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phil@detailersdomain Dec 28, 2010 07:05 PM

Detailer's Domain: Lexus LX470
 
Lexus LX470 -

This SUV needed a decent clean up, however the paint wasn't bad at all.

What was done -
Exterior

- Wheels were prepped with Sonax Wheel Cleaner and cleaned up with various brushes
- Tires were spritzed down with Adam's All Purpose Cleaner and washed down
- Wheel wells were cleaned up
- Wash down and rinsed
- Door jambs were cleaned up
- Clayed
- Dried
- Tires dressed
- Masking
- Polished with Menzerna Power Finish
- Inspection with Fenix, 3m Sun Gun, Infratech, and natural sunlight
- Last Step - Menzerna Power Lock
- Rubber and Plastics Treated
- Exterior windows and mirrors cleaned and sealed
- Exhaust tips cleaned
- Windows were clayed and sealed

Engine
-Cleaned
- Dressed

Interior
-Leather Cleaned and conditioned
-Dash and plastics cleaned
-Vacuumed
-Carpets Cleaned and Extracted
-Mats cleaned

Products used:
(feel free to click the link below for more info)
Exterior:
Lusso Auto Bathe
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse
Einszett Spray Wax
Menzerna Power Finish
Menzerna Power Lock


Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit
Adam's Super VRT

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner
Adam's Glass Sealant

Engine
Adam's APC
Adam's In and Out Spray

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner
Sonax Leather Foam

Tools:
Infratech 5300
Fenix TK11
Brinkmann
Fenix TK40
Flex 3403
Makita
Metabo
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels

Brushes
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment

Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9292.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9353.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9355.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9372.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9384.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9375.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9380.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9371.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9277.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9279.jpg

Closer Look
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9278.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9281.jpg

Vac
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9395.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9390.jpg

Sonax Leather Foam
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9412.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9406.jpg

Stains and marks from a baby set
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9405.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9416.jpg

Dusting
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9417.jpg

Mats
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9283.jpg

Cleaned up mats with einszett Deep Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9432.jpg

After shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9420.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9421.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9423.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9424.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9426.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9425.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9441.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9442.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9443.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9444.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9445.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9448.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9450.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9457.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9458.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9464.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9466.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9456.jpg

Before shots (not great but you get the point)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9257.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9259.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9264.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9265.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9276.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9273.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9272.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9271.jpg

Wheels and tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9268.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9266.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9261.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9312.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9315.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9314.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9304.jpg

Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9309.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9310.jpg

Before Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9299.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9296.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9297.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9294.jpg

P21S TAW on the engine bay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9316.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9317.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9438.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9440.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9437.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9345.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9343.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9349.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9336.jpg

The Lexus was in much need of claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9386.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9352.jpg

Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9396.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9428.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9430.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9431.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9471.jpg

Final shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9470.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9472.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9473.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9474.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9488.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9491.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9492.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9494.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9496.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9497.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f1...l/IMG_9498.jpg

Enjoy!

(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)

yetti96 Dec 29, 2010 04:56 AM

LOL at BFG ATs on a Lexus, but the detail job looks great. Seeing this makes me never want a light colored interior. Amazing work once again sir.

Bigprfed22 Dec 29, 2010 08:53 AM

Its based on a land cruiser :roll: lol

Originally Posted by yetti96 (Post 3182256)
LOL at BFG ATs on a Lexus, but the detail job looks great. Seeing this makes me never want a light colored interior. Amazing work once again sir.


iwashmycar Dec 29, 2010 09:00 AM

gorgeous. well done on that light colored Lex interior..never liked those lol

Bigprfed22 Dec 29, 2010 09:38 AM

This interior did a 180:thumbsup:


Originally Posted by iwashmycar (Post 3182369)
gorgeous. well done on that light colored Lex interior..never liked those lol


M3NTAL Dec 29, 2010 08:48 PM

What tools and chemicals did you use on the door cars and also the speaker grills? Do you worry about pushing grime further in?

Thanks, and excellent work!


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