Detailer's Domain: Lexus LX470

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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 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/lusso-autobathe.aspx)
Adam's All Purpose Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Uber Yellow Wash Sponge (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberyellowwashsponge.aspx)
Uber Clay Bar kit with Optimum No Rinse (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuber-blue-clay-bar-kitwithoptimumnorinse.aspx)
Einszett Spray Wax (https://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=32)
Menzerna Power Finish (http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-polishes-compounds-po203spowerfinish32oz.aspx)
Menzerna Power Lock
(http://www.detailersdomain.com/menzerna-powerlock-polymersealant.aspx)

Wheels/Tires
Uber Wheel and Tire Kit (http://www.detailersdomain.com/uberwheelandtiredetailkit.aspx)
Adam's Super VRT (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-supervrt.aspx)

Glass
Adam's Glass Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-glasscleaner.aspx)
Adam's Glass Sealant (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adams-glasssealant.aspx)

Engine
Adam's APC (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-allpurposecleaner16oz1gallon.aspx)
Adam's In and Out Spray (http://www.detailersdomain.com/adamspolishes-inandoutspray.aspx)

Interior
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonaxdashboardcleaner.aspx)
Sonax Leather Foam (http://www.detailersdomain.com/sonax-leather-foam.aspx)

Tools:
Infratech 5300 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=328)
Fenix TK11 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenixgeartk11black.aspx)
Brinkmann (http://www.detailersdomain.com/brinkmannmaxfiredualxenonrechargeablespotlight.asp x)
Fenix TK40 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/fenix-gear-tk40.aspx)
Flex 3403 (http://www.detailersdomain.com/theuberflexl3403vrgbasekitwith4pads.aspx)
Makita (http://www.detailersdomain.com/makita9227cx3rotarypolisher.aspx)
Metabo (http://www.detailersdomain.com/metabope12-175lightweightrotarypolisher.aspx)
The Uber Foam Pads (5.5inch) (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=106)
Tons of "Uber" Microfiber Towels
Uber Drying Towels (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=10)
Brushes (http://www.detailersdomain.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=53)
Cam Spray Pressure Wash and Foam Canon Attachment (http://www.detailersdomain.com/pressurewasher.aspx)

Interior
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9292.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9353.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9355.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9372.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9384.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9375.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9380.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9371.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9277.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9279.jpg

Closer Look
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9278.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9281.jpg

Vac
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9395.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9390.jpg

Sonax Leather Foam
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9412.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9406.jpg

Stains and marks from a baby set
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9405.jpg

After
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9416.jpg

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Dusting
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9417.jpg

Mats
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9283.jpg

Cleaned up mats with einszett Deep Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9432.jpg

After shots:
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9420.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9421.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9423.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9424.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9426.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9425.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9441.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9442.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9443.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9444.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9445.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9448.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9450.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9457.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9458.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9464.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9466.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9456.jpg

Before shots (not great but you get the point)
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9257.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9259.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9264.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9265.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9276.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9273.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9272.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9271.jpg

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Wheels and tires
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9268.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9266.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9261.jpg

Sonax Full Effect Wheel Cleaner
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9312.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9315.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9314.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9304.jpg

Rinse
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9309.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9310.jpg

Before Engine
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9299.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9296.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9297.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9294.jpg

P21S TAW on the engine bay
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9316.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9317.jpg

After shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9438.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9440.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9437.jpg

Wash
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9345.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9343.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9349.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9336.jpg

The Lexus was in much need of claying
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9386.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9352.jpg

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Polished out with Power Finish - the paint was in good shape.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9396.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9428.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9430.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9431.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9471.jpg

Final shots
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9470.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9472.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9473.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9474.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9488.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9491.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9492.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9494.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9496.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9497.jpg
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f149/pyiu/1st%20gen%20iphone%208gb/lexus%20lx470%20detail/IMG_9498.jpg

Enjoy!

(Permission for the write up granted by the customer)

[pyreguy]

Excellent work! Wishing I loved closer to you right about now.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Phil, I've said it before, I'll say it again. I wish I lived in New Jersey.

[Alphatek45]

Like buttah. Nice work!

[danewilson77]

All that work must have taken a week. Looks great.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good point, DW. How long does it take to do a detail like that?

[az3579]

Good point, DW. How long does it take to do a detail like that?

Depends on the car. I've seen someone online who does the same thing and for him it takes all day, from early morning to later in the evening to finish a regular sized car.

[danewilson77]

My car is all pretty and clean...as it sat in the garage during the storms. At the end of tomorrow it will be a different story.

[SC4ME]

All this rain has actually kept my wheels fairly clean. Now that it is clearing up, time to get the soap and bucket out. Should wax it again, too.

[DetailersDomain]

thanks guys!

this one was about 14 hours.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Phil, if you don't mind answering, what kind of cost are we talking about here with a 14-hour job?

[DetailersDomain]

we are $65 per hour.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Phil.

Feel free to post as many cars as you want here. This is car porn for me! LOL.

[az3579]

we are $65 per hour.

Oh. My. God.
You do an awesome job, but what reasoning have you found for why people pay such a large amount of money just for a detail? I mean $910 bucks for that Lexus????? :jawdrop

[DetailersDomain]

that's nothing we have had guys with Mazda 3's that bill out at hundreds.
nothing is too good for your car when you love it.

[billschusteriv]

Great work Phil! Will definately be reading your detail writeups, how-to's, and looking for some of these products you mention on your website!

[DetailersDomain]

thanks guys I appreciate it and will post up more.