First time using, looks good no?

question: ceramic coat windshield yes/no?

 

Damn, that looks good.

What product did you use?

I have the same ES300h silver metallic as you as well. I love the OEM rims you got.

Do you have the regular halogen headlights? I thought all ES300h got the HIDs from factory?

 

thanks!

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Do you have the regular halogen headlights? I thought all ES300h got the HIDs from factory?[/

I know the Canadian packages were different than the US. Mine has Leather and the full leather package included HID lights.
Bulbs might be old?
I’ll change them out. New ones in Amazon aren’t too expensive

 

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It dosent change color but HIDs will dim overtime.

 

[QUOTE=lornejack;11663204]From the Canadian brochure for 2014 ( https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-co...ES-2014-CA.pdf ) The Leather/Navigation pack for the 350 included the HID/Auto levelling headlights. The Leather pack on the 300h included the HID lights. There are several threads and posts in this forum on how to tell which type of headlight you have. (*Hint* look for the full enclosure on the back of the low-beam...it indicates HID).

For the US models, ( https://autocatalogarchive.com/wp-co...S-2014-USA.pdf ) it appears that HID lights were not part of any particular package but were available as an individual order option.

Of course, individual dealerships might have put units into dealer stock with different options that they felt would allow them better sales so "buying from the lot" might have got you stuff that isn't strictly according to what the brochure shows to be included.

 

What looks good or doesn't look good?

I only see a shiny ES, that every well cared for vehicle will shine the same.
If you want to show a difference, show the before and after product application pictures.

As for me, I would not spray anything onto the existing pain that's in pristine condition. It already has clear coat and waxing it few times a year and washing it carefully, will insure the surface will remain mirror-like reflective for many years to come.

What makes you consider putting something something on the windshield?

 

The difference using a ceramic wax coating on a pristine paint finish is that it is so slippery that dirt doesn't adhere. Once applied, using Meguiar's, it's just a quick spray and rinse procedure each time you wash the car if you wish to apply it. I'm meticulous with all my cars - 4 - and use ceramic on all of them including my very pristine 2019 Lexus with 11,000 miles and my 1998 Corvette with 22,000 miles. They stay clean for weeks... Regarding the windscreen, I did apply ceramic wax on it and found that it was too slippery and the wipers skipped, not cleanly wiping the water away. I removed it with a cleaner and the skipping went away. Normal glass cleaner or Rain-X for me on the glass.

 

which product is it?

 

I use Meguiar's ceramic wax. Comes in a blue bottle and costs about $20.00 USD at Walmart. I followed the instructions to the letter and it works perfectly.

 

Thanks

Seems like Turtle Wax and Meguiars are very comparable with their ceramic wax line. I have read alot about the turtle wax being the best from what I heard but you cant go wrong with eithr.

 

is what I use.
Easy to put on, lasts quite a while, and it gives me the shine I like. I found this as the "best" Ceramic Spray Coating. Here is a great where he compares multiple brands against each other.

This isn't a "real" ceramic coat or anything, just a finisher that I use on my vehicle. I apply it once every few months, wipe on with a microfiber and then wipe off with a separate one.

I handwash my car every few weeks using ONR and then apply this. I attached a picture of the water beading and the "shine" it gives after application (remains shiny for months).