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Over the last few days I bought the meg #7 from outozone and found a great deal on microfiber towels from costco. Other than wax removal, how else can I use the MF towels? I hope to finish buffing out the car with #9 and then apply the #7 polish. The collinite 476 should arrive soon after. I never new that polishes existed much less the how to use them when detailing a car. This car should look great when I am done!... our new lx-470 and old landcruiser are next. Thanks to all for sharing your knowledge!

Ok, help me finish the job: I clay then use meg #9 swirl remover then use meg clear coat wax/cleaner then wait for #476 dualcoat to arrive and apply Right??

I tried the clay this morning and I did make the paint a little smoother, but I had hoped it would have been a little more aggressive. on another note, I have a no name sealant that I use and it works great on black... it brings out a deeper black than the meg wax-cleaner and leave no haze. The sealer has Dupont Teflon and some resins. Questions: when do I apply the sealant? Before I wax or after? Since I have a coat of wax on the car, should I wash before I clay to remove the wax? Thanks and sorry for any obvious questions

Ok! Ok! you guys talked me into it :D So which one should I get? ... picked up a tin of 476 ;-)

steve, it's a 1990. I am the second owner and it has been very well cared for. the hood was repainted when other owner hit a deer and they did a bad job... it has what look like water marks on the paint that are brown in color. The white bubble blotches are on the trunk area. Car looks like new from 10', but up close to the paint I had the parts store deliver the clay from maguires with the spray, water blade and some carnuba wax-cleaner also from maguires. I left the car in the garage at work after I waxed it... should I clay with the spray while it is inside and dirt free or saop it up and clay outside as suggested? how do I cut the clay bar?... the lady at the store said that she would only use clay on light color cars. thanks! I will take my camera to work tomorrow maybe I can shoot the blemishes.

since the new truck looked good from the dealer I decided to put a quick coat of wax on my 735i. I do neglect this cars paint (black). Anyway, I gave it a good wash and waxed with meguair clear coat wax. Problem: the paint still feels rough/dry and a little abrasive to the touch... not the glass like feel it should have. also, there are blemishes that are white in color and look like micro bubbles and they do not rub off, they feel like they are sealed under the paint. I know that I should have used clay first. Would that solve all of the above and will it hurt the clear coat? THanks!

sorry... one more question: what should I order from www.pakshak.com? they have terry/micro and mits. I want to get it all in one order.

Just picked up the truck today !! :D They waxed it for me, but it is not up to my standards. I use a cotton strand wheel, looks like a double sided carpet... hehe ... amateur.

I asked the service manager if they would cover the exhaust manifolds under the drivetrain warranty should I have a problem and he said no. If you are under 50K I would take it in and have them check to whole truck over. It should be covered under the bumber to bumber warranty.

I am overloaded with info - I never knew that you should apply wax in straight lines. - Not familiar with a clay bar? I have a parts distributor that delivers to our business so I will ask for: microfiber cloth Meguiars cleaner Meguiars #83 Water blade plexus for the instruments what kind of soap? the wax included type or the basic stuff.

GREAT STUFF GUYS !! thanks for all that info... :) I have used a rotary buffer on my other cars in the past with a mild abrasive to remove scratches. I think it has a 3m product... microglaze? Can't wait to get started! The water blades scare me, I feel that it would cratch the sh__ out of the paint. I do want that deep black look so I with try a carnuba wax as suggested. To be honest, I do not wash my cars weekly maybe monthly, especially in the winters here in the North East.

my new used lx470 is coming soon and looking for advise on detailing it once I get it. best product for black paint. I might want to machine buff it out first to remove swirl marks. Leather cleaning, I read woolite and warm water to clean? To I use lexos conditioner or the clean/cond thereafter. How do I clean the headliner? woolite carpet cleaner ok? What is the best armerall type spray for the plastics and dash? Many thanks! sorry for all the questions.

Are the manifolds a recall or are they at least covered by the drivetrain 6/70? Does the factory 50k expire at 49,999 mine has 50,900... I wonder if they would consider giving it one last once over under the 50k warranty? Stan, how did you buy your truck... did you have any history on it? Once I own the truck I wonder if I am entitled to a copy of all the history records from the local dealer.

Thanks guys. What is a steering coloum motor? Do you mean the power steering pump? ...I replaced that on my 91 two times so far. Do the exhaust manifolds break or does the gasket leak? Thanks again!!

anyone else... this is the lexus owners club after all. thanks!

Thanks Robert! talking about it takes some of the anxiety out of this before the final purchase goes though. It does not have the certified warranty and that worries me some, although it does still have the drive train warranty which is nice 6/70?. If it's made like my old Toyo LC I shall be very happy... just worried that all the bells and whistles stuff will give me headaches.

Hello all, new member and soon to be 2000 lx470 owner. Can I please get you advise on this truck, it has 51k miles and has been well serviced, but the interior was mis-treated... I hope to replace the bad panels and patch leather if possible. Can you let me know if there are any problems that are inherent with this truck and any other info you can through at me would be greatly appreciated. I am handy and hope to do most of the work myself as I have done on my land cruiser and bmw 735i. Should I be affair or ecstatic Thanks very much! Joe