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View Poll Results: How Often Do You Wash Your Lexus?
As Needed
196
22.17%
Weekly
376
42.53%
Every 2 Weeks
193
21.83%
Once a Month
67
7.58%
Every Other Month
34
3.85%
I Don't Care
18
2.04%
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How Often Do You Wash Your Lexus?

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Old 09-11-02, 11:49 PM
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Default How often do you wash your Lexus?

Well, how often?
Old 09-11-02, 11:55 PM
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I voted "I Don't Care". I wait until it rains to get my car wash.

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Old 09-12-02, 01:53 AM
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If you own a Lexus and can't clean it at least once a week I will personally come and beat you with a tire iron.. LOL

All kidding aside I am a complete **** freak when it comes to keeping my cars clean.. My neighbours come and ask for advice on what I use and how I keep them so clean..
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I wash my Black GS weekly and as needed. Last weekend, I washed it 3 times in 4 days. Paddy Wagon busted me at the car wash in Cherokee at 6:30 AM. I love a clean Black car.

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Old 09-12-02, 05:41 PM
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Often times, my car is just dusty. I use a California Car Duster
and some quick detailer spray to extend the time between car
washes. I've seen some serious drought conditions this summer.

I'm just trying to do my part and save water.
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I wash by silver 99 GS4 every Saturday. and I apply tire gloss gel damn near every day. I can't stand for my V to be dirty. Between washes , I use Meguiar's Quick Detailer to give it that fresh look. Plus, I detest dirt buildup on the rear bumper (GS owners know)!
Old 09-14-02, 02:01 AM
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Originally posted by Paddy Wagon
Often times, my car is just dusty. I use a California Car Duster
and some quick detailer spray to extend the time between car
washes. I've seen some serious drought conditions this summer.

I'm just trying to do my part and save water.
Agreed. As needed with the CA Car Duster and Meguires Quick Detail between washes. I can keep the car looking spotless for 4-6 weeks during the summer on a single wash.
Old 09-16-02, 03:39 AM
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Default hmmm lets see

i have had my new *used lex for all of 40 days and to be honest i have washed it at least 7 times, waxed it once just today and will be detailing it to the fullest when i get off work this friday..since imma go cruise to hotlanta this weekend , i cant be inna dusty lex.

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Old 09-16-02, 07:55 AM
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Originally posted by Fourcaratz
...and I apply tire gloss gel damn near every day.
4ctz, I don't know how glossy you like your tires, but since I switched to Meguiar's Gold Class Endurance Tire gel, my tires stay black longer...Even after a wash, I don't have to re-apply it, because it remains on the tire.

The reason I asked about the gloss is that Meg's makes 2 versions of Gold Class Endurance.

Gold Class Endurance
(Black Bottle. Milky pink liquid. Offers natural finish shine)
I've seen this everywhere

and
Gold Class Endurance High Gloss
(Clear Bottle. Purple liquid. Offers High Gloss shine)
I found this a Pep Boys.

I've used both, but prefer the regular Gold Class Endurance Gel over the High Gloss. I have a black RX 300, and while glossy tires look good, they can't compare to the gloss of my black paint, so why try and compete, eh?

Gold Class Endurance leaves tires beautiful, black and slightly glossy for 7-10 days. If you apply a second coat 15-20 minutes after the first, the results are even better.

Here's a pic showing Gold Class Endurance
https://www.clublexus.com/photo1/sho...=6095&size=big
Old 09-19-02, 05:25 PM
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i gotta wash mine every other day... esp if it rains...then mine gets filthy...damn new york city smog!
Old 09-24-02, 06:11 PM
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As needed; Meguiars Quick Detailer and Quick Wax in a pinch.
Due to dry conditions in Virginia, I use a local "soft-cloth" car wash to save my well water. No scratches yet....
Old 10-01-02, 01:23 PM
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All my roommates think I am crazy for washing my car once a week, but I can't stand my car being dirty.
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PW, you're killin me. Where's Daily?!

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Dex...As needed...That includes even those that exceed daily.
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PW,

Hope you don't mind I fixed up the poll for Dex..


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