2009 Lexus RX-350

**dr427** · 03-11-2003, 11:27 PM

Griots! If for nothing else you have to buy it once for the GREAT bottle! The wrap around siphon tube gets every last drop out! Much less is wasted.

**Cleanmaxx Brian** · 03-22-2003, 12:24 AM

When you have tried all the others...you to will learn that Griots Garage Speed shine is probably the best there is. Smells good too and yea, the best bottle! "Nothing shines like SPEED SHINE!"

**SVR** · 03-22-2003, 08:22 PM

Contacted the omikron detailing products company by email and i have found out that i should not be using 3M GE as that product will eat away at the layers of bodyguard product that i have applied. So i quick detail my car with filtered water from my kitchen. Works great and the silky smooth feel of the bodyguard coated paint remains.

Pity i can`t wash the car with filtered water. Still stuck with hard tap water.

At least i save $15 a month from not having to buy 3M GE

**imported_Larry A** · 03-22-2003, 10:52 PM

For me its Eagle One Wipe n Shine . It does not streak at all it fills minor swirls it can be used in the sun if you work fast and it shines like hell It will also improve a unwaxed finish if you do it twice

**Michaelwdes** · 04-11-2003, 04:02 AM

#34 by the gallon, gonna try the final detail next though, cheaper as stated.

**Tuck91** · 12-19-2009, 02:27 PM

Heres a Lexus I detailed recently. The owner just wanted a really basic wash/clay/cleaner wax, and the interior detailed. The lady was very concerned that the interior was clean.

Washed wheels and tires with Wheel Brightener and All Purpose Cleaner. The wheelwells recieved the same treatment.

Washed the entire truck with Meguiars NXT Generation Car Wash, Microfiber Wash mitt, two buckets, grit guards, and three Water Magnets to dry.

I clayed with the Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay kit, Last Touch 1:1 and Supreme Shine Microfibers. Then I waxed the truck with Meguiars A12 Cleaner Wax, she asked for a cleaner wax so thats why I used this.

I cleaned the windows with Meguiars Quik Glass Cleaner. The tires got Gold Class Endurance High Gloss. The wheelswells were treated with Hyperdressing at 3:1. All brightwork was polished with Meguiars Hot Rims Mag and Aluminum Polish.

The interior was completly vacummed, then all surfaces got a wipedown with APC at 4:1 and warm water. Leather was scrubbed with a leather brush and APC at 10:1. Then wiped down with warm water. Then all surfaces were finally treated with Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer. The carpets and mats were cleaned with Tuff Stuff, a carpet brush and APC Plus at 8:1, then rinsed with warm water and a cotton towel.

Here are some Before/During/After shots:

Took about six hours to do this and the owner was very pleased how it turned out. It still looks pretty good considering it was just a wash/clay/wax detail.

**Old Pirate** · 12-19-2009, 02:40 PM

Looking great the lexus is, great job Nick!.........:wizard:

**imported_Luster** · 12-19-2009, 02:44 PM

Looks great as usual, Nick! Did you read my thread called "Be Careful With Tuff Stuff"? I`ve been using it for years and NEVER had any problem, but I recently used it and it actually "bleached out" the carpet. I had to buy some carpet dye and fix it before the customer picked up the car!!! Just use with caution.

Nice work.

**gmblack3** · 12-19-2009, 03:11 PM

Great work Nick!

I am sure she was very happy.

**imported_Flash Gordon** · 12-19-2009, 04:32 PM

Nothing like a clean alpine white car...Well except one in jet black

Great Job as always Nick :wizard:

Thanks for posting at Truth In Detailing

ancing Dot:

**Tuck91** · 12-19-2009, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

Looking great the lexus is, great job Nick!.........:wizard:

Thanks Angelo!

Originally Posted by Luster

Looks great as usual, Nick! Did you read my thread called "Be Careful With Tuff Stuff"? I`ve been using it for years and NEVER had any problem, but I recently used it and it actually "bleached out" the carpet. I had to buy some carpet dye and fix it before the customer picked up the car!!! Just use with caution.

Nice work.

Thanks Bill. Yeah I saw your thread on that and as soon as I pulled out the can I thought of you. I ended up doing a little hidden area in the trunk and it came out good.

Originally Posted by gmblack3

Great work Nick!

I am sure she was very happy.

Thanks Bryan.

Originally Posted by Flash Gordon

Nothing like a clean alpine white car...Well except one in jet black

Great Job as always Nick :wizard:

Thanks for posting at Truth In Detailing

ancing Dot:

Thanks Flash Gordon.