Keeping the Daily Driver Clean

**JZPWR** · 09-02-2008, 03:48 PM

This is my personal car and I love it. It`s a 2001 ES300 with 175,000 miles. It`s my first C&B and I have to thank all the members on the boards for helping me with the questions I had concerning products, procedure,etc. I decided to rewash and wax the car since it survived over 40 rain falls in a month. A lot of rain came on a week ago thanks to Tropical Storm Fay. What impressed me the most was how the Meg`s NXT 2.0 Wax held up beading over and over again over the long periods of rain. I`m very pleased at the paint`s shine and flake properties for a car that`s approaching the 200k mark.

I haven`t gotten to the interior yet but I will update ASAP. Only drawbacks I had from this C&B is the fact that the lighting really took away the deepness and gloss I see on the car especially on the rear quarter panel and it made the closeup camera shot glare.. Thanks again everyone!

Wash: Duragloss 901 Wash

Wheels: P21S

Wax: Meg`s NXT 2.0 Tech Wax

Tires: No Touch Tire Shine

Topper: Eagle One Nanowax (I miss DG 951 AW)

**imported_paradigm** · 09-02-2008, 07:24 PM

nice...it`s great to see daily drivers and older cars kept in such great shape. looking forward to the interior shots!

**RTexasF** · 09-02-2008, 11:50 PM

Had you not mentioned the mileage I would never have guessed it. Very nice.

**MarcHarris** · 09-03-2008, 04:46 AM

looks awesome. i love to see cars that are 5-15 years old looking brand new. i`m sure there are a lot of lexus owners in your area that are envious of you

nothing like getting into and out of a clean car...

**blucpe** · 09-03-2008, 05:35 AM

looks better than new. love to see, if i may, old cars in great shape. like seeing a woman of age that takes great care of herself.

**4cruizn** · 09-11-2008, 04:24 PM

Incredible for 175k+. I`m all about keeping the high-mileage cars looking fresh. Recently turned over 342k on my Acura. Keep up the great work!

**Florida-LS** · 09-14-2008, 09:29 AM

Looking sharp!

I have a high-miler in my garage as well that is used for a DD. It`s paid for and running great. It`s an awesome feeling!

**chitownbob** · 09-15-2008, 11:22 PM

Great job. I did an ES a few weeks ago and felt like the paint was pretty tough to work on. I wouldnt use P21S on the wheels though. Its a pretty weak wax and the heat will melt/evaporate off pretty fast. Use a sealant of some sort and you should be good.

Bobby