View Poll Results: EXTERIOR COLOR
Autumn Shimmer
12
3.64%
Caviar
41
12.42%
Eminent White Pearl
61
18.48%
Matador Red Mica
23
6.97%
Nebula Gray Pearl
42
12.73%
Nightfall Mica
37
11.21%
Obsidian
14
4.24%
Satin Cashmere Metalli
15
4.55%
Silver Lining Metallic
21
6.36%
Ultra White
32
9.70%
Atomic Silver
32
9.70%
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What is your 4RX's exterior color?
#46
Driver School Candidate
First choice was white...but hard to find when we were shopping. So we went with our 2nd choice, Obsidian. LOVE the black but a pain to keep clean during NE winter especially after snow storm or rain. Luckily we have a touch free, laser car wash. So when my Baby gets icky, we head to the car wash. Enjoy watching it all through the pano moonroof.
I own the same color and I was told to stay away from automatic car washes if I care about swirl marks
I am used to 2-bucket wash but yet to try it on my new RX as it just 2 weeks old
Any thoughts ?
#47
oh absolutely, Obsidian aka "Gloss Black" will begin showing swirl marks going through those mechanical car washes. I had Obsidian on 2 previous cars, I opted for Caviar this time around. Don't get me wrong, if I had the time (we have 3 kids) then I wouldn't mind taking the time to keep a gloss black car clean and swirl free.
#48
Lexus Test Driver
I agree. It will show even if you are SUPER careful. Try doing a ceramic coating. Also, the RX has the paint that fills up those swirl marks with heat over time. ONly the dark colored paints have it.
#49
Driver School Candidate
Swirl marks on Obsidian.
But I digress. I won't go through the car washes that have brushes and draping cloths to wash my car. I only (twice to date) will go through the touchless laser car-washes. Hi power multiple jets and air-blow dry. I have NOT noticed any swirl marks on the car. Just dry spots like a dish washer will leave. I've been opting for the the
Deluxe Wash
- Touch-Free Wash
- Undercarriage Wash
- Touch-Free Drying
Once the weather is warmer, I know Hubby will be out there with the hose, buckets, his polishes, etc....and special sponges washing my Lexus. He does all the other 3 cars (Benz and Toyotas) this way so I know Lexus will be done extra carefully. The first time we tried to go to a manual car wash where you use their sprays after pulling into the bay but they were all frozen. That's when we found out about the laser wash. $10 and it's done. Pretty cool to watch through the panoramic moonroof.
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#50
Lexus Test Driver
We live in the Northeast and get harsh winters. So driving through town after snow storm or even bad rain storm in the winter can get the car extra dirty. With all the salt that is used for the roads, I have to wash it somehow. Hubby surprised me with my Lexus at the end of October. We picked it up early November 2016. I had been about to put in an order for Highlander when he asked if I'd like a Lexus instead.
But I digress. I won't go through the car washes that have brushes and draping cloths to wash my car. I only (twice to date) will go through the touchless laser car-washes. Hi power multiple jets and air-blow dry. I have NOT noticed any swirl marks on the car. Just dry spots like a dish washer will leave. I've been opting for the the
Once the weather is warmer, I know Hubby will be out there with the hose, buckets, his polishes, etc....and special sponges washing my Lexus. He does all the other 3 cars (Benz and Toyotas) this way so I know Lexus will be done extra carefully. The first time we tried to go to a manual car wash where you use their sprays after pulling into the bay but they were all frozen. That's when we found out about the laser wash. $10 and it's done. Pretty cool to watch through the panoramic moonroof.
But I digress. I won't go through the car washes that have brushes and draping cloths to wash my car. I only (twice to date) will go through the touchless laser car-washes. Hi power multiple jets and air-blow dry. I have NOT noticed any swirl marks on the car. Just dry spots like a dish washer will leave. I've been opting for the the
Deluxe Wash
- Touch-Free Wash
- Undercarriage Wash
- Touch-Free Drying
Once the weather is warmer, I know Hubby will be out there with the hose, buckets, his polishes, etc....and special sponges washing my Lexus. He does all the other 3 cars (Benz and Toyotas) this way so I know Lexus will be done extra carefully. The first time we tried to go to a manual car wash where you use their sprays after pulling into the bay but they were all frozen. That's when we found out about the laser wash. $10 and it's done. Pretty cool to watch through the panoramic moonroof.
#52
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Matador Red Mica with Parchment Bamboo Matte Interior.
Previous car (2014 RX 450h) was Satin Cashmere Metallic (or whatever that color was called in 2014). The color is very nice in that it never shows dirt or needs washing; I doubt I washed the car more than 4 times per year. But I wanted a change and something dramatic this time.
Previous car (2014 RX 450h) was Satin Cashmere Metallic (or whatever that color was called in 2014). The color is very nice in that it never shows dirt or needs washing; I doubt I washed the car more than 4 times per year. But I wanted a change and something dramatic this time.
#53
Pole Position
Caviar. Love it!
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#58
Lexus Test Driver
I think the ultra white is the sexiest. Great contrast esp with tint and looks good.
But all the women drive them.
I love my nebula grey when it's clean and shiny
But all the women drive them.
I love my nebula grey when it's clean and shiny
#59
Atomic Silver, going by the color options at the Build page
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