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Old 03-09-15, 03:19 PM
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Thank you for this thread. My wife complains that I have too many car care products so I just show her the pictures in this thread and explain to her its just part of being a Lexus owner.
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
Here you go
I use 3 wash mitts to wash my cars: premium (Carpro one) for the top part, regular (Meguairs) for the bottom part and cheap (no name yellow) for the wheels/tires with 2 buckets: one for wash solution and one for rinsing with a grid guard.

I just received 3 more orange pads, 1 pad brush, and 2 3M ducking tapes (not in the picture).


10x15 canopy as a mini detailing center to provide shade and block out dust.


Pictures of my cars (IS250 and IS350) can be found here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...0-build-s.html
where did u get that canopy?
Old 03-09-15, 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by charlesatl
Thank you for this thread. My wife complains that I have too many car care products so I just show her the pictures in this thread and explain to her its just part of being a Lexus owner.
lol my wife can't complain anymore since it helps pay the bills
Old 03-09-15, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zmcgovern4
lol my wife can't complain anymore since it helps pay the bills
You're one of the lucky people in this world, get paid for doing something you love!

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Old 03-09-15, 06:05 PM
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Too bad we don't live in the same city, I would be over every weekend haha

Originally Posted by FSportIS
Here you go
I use 3 wash mitts to wash my cars: premium (Carpro one) for the top part, regular (Meguairs) for the bottom part and cheap (no name yellow) for the wheels/tires with 2 buckets: one for wash solution and one for rinsing with a grid guard.

I just received 3 more orange pads, 1 pad brush, and 2 3M ducking tapes (not in the picture).


10x15 canopy as a mini detailing center to provide shade and block out dust.


Pictures of my cars (IS250 and IS350) can be found here
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/bui...0-build-s.html
Old 03-09-15, 11:47 PM
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just took advantage of the free shipping promo over at autogeek to try some of that CarPro perl 👍
Old 03-10-15, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by jv6792
where did u get that canopy?
I bought it from Amazon. Direct link is here
Amazon.com : DELTA Canopies - 10'x15' Pop up 4 Wall Canopy Party Tent Gazebo EZ Navy Blue - E model : Outdoor Canopies : Patio, Lawn & Garden Amazon.com : DELTA Canopies - 10'x15' Pop up 4 Wall Canopy Party Tent Gazebo EZ Navy Blue - E model : Outdoor Canopies : Patio, Lawn & Garden
Old 03-10-15, 10:20 AM
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nice thanks. been looking for one of these for a while but theyre waay pricey and some only say they they are a "kit". so how does it hold up? is it pretty sturdy?
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Originally Posted by jv6792
nice thanks. been looking for one of these for a while but theyre waay pricey and some only say they they are a "kit". so how does it hold up? is it pretty sturdy?
I bought this one because it is easy to set up quickly and it requires no tool. Two people can set this up in about 20 mins and disassemble is even faster. This canopy is meant to stay temporarily.

I set it up. I detail my car for about 10-12 hours and then I disassemble it at the end.

The unit itself weighs about 80 pounds and feel pretty sturdy. It does a good job at least in 1 day in my case. I also use it a lot for BBQ events in the backyard.

If you want to make it more permanent, you definitely need to buy anchors and sand bags to hold the 4 legs in place. I don't do this so I don't know how it will hold up. I only use it for a day and take it down because it is very simple.
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Originally Posted by Glock47
Too bad we don't live in the same city, I would be over every weekend haha
Yeah come down here, I can wash and detail your car for free and let you try a bunch of sample of anything you like, my friend When I'm going to SD, I'll give you a call to meet up too.
Old 03-10-15, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
I bought this one because it is easy to set up quickly and it requires no tool. Two people can set this up in about 20 mins and disassemble is even faster. This canopy is meant to stay temporarily.

I set it up. I detail my car for about 10-12 hours and then I disassemble it at the end.

The unit itself weighs about 80 pounds and feel pretty sturdy. It does a good job at least in 1 day in my case. I also use it a lot for BBQ events in the backyard.

If you want to make it more permanent, you definitely need to buy anchors and sand bags to hold the 4 legs in place. I don't do this so I don't know how it will hold up. I only use it for a day and take it down because it is very simple.
its great for the price. im definitely gonna get one of these
Old 03-11-15, 09:00 AM
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Some new soft edge less MFT.
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Air compressor worked ok.. will try this bad boy out this weekend
Old 04-02-15, 01:48 PM
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Popping, it works best in drying the wheels/tires and the crevices, like super fast. Enjoy using it.
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nice pick up @popping.. i need to step up my game for summer....


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