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Yeah, I had this on repeat while doing it. I got as far as taking off that 7/8th nut, but couldn't get any further. Undoing that clip was the major pain. I had so many scratches from the headliner, that I just gave up.
Test fit the new wheels today, they’re going to take a 5mm spacer to clear the brakes up front and are just a tad aggressive for me in the rear. I haven’t decided if I’m keeping them yet... rotiform kps in
20x8.5+35 front and 20x10+40 rear.
Took advantage of the 3 day weekend and did a full polish, then 2 coats of Cquartz UK. I don't know why I haven't coated my cars sooner. I've always been a religious sealant user. I do maintenance washes weekly when weather permits. This morning when I rinsed it off, the sheeting was incredible, but of course because it is so freshly applied. 90% of the water sheeted off with the hose, and the leaf blower took care of the rest.
Took advantage of the 3 day weekend and did a full polish, then 2 coats of Cquartz UK. I don't know why I haven't coated my cars sooner. I've always been a religious sealant user. I do maintenance washes weekly when weather permits. This morning when I rinsed it off, the sheeting was incredible, but of course because it is so freshly applied. 90% of the water sheeted off with the hose, and the leaf blower took care of the rest.
With proper wash technique, garage, and not letting grime dwell more than a couple weeks on the surface, this sheeting will continue for 2 years.
Even longer if you use carpro reload every other month and essence plus once a year.
With proper wash technique, garage, and not letting grime dwell more than a couple weeks on the surface, this sheeting will continue for 2 years.
Even longer if you use carpro reload every other month and essence plus once a year.
Yes sir. I have a set of separate washing materials that I only use for this car, (mitts, buckets, waffle weave, etc.).
2 years? I was going to be happy if I got 12-18 months out of it. But 2 years would be awesome with just basic upkeep.
Yes sir. I have a set of separate washing materials that I only use for this car, (mitts, buckets, waffle weave, etc.).
2 years? I was going to be happy if I got 12-18 months out of it. But 2 years would be awesome with just basic upkeep.
Yeah Cquartz is one of the top consumer grade coatings out there in terms of both ease of use and longevity of application just with simple upkeep of the coating.
Got bored on Sunday, and had some leftover vinyl, so decided to wrap my exhaust openings.
There was also a new addition to the family this past week so I spent some time washing, sealing, and waxing the RX350.
DAMN! How hard was this? Remove them and wrap then reinstall? The guy I had wrap my roof convinced me it wasn't worth wrapping these because of the heat from the exhaust plus the difficulty of reinstalling the cutouts without damaging the vinyl. So I painted mine with high temp paint and a gloss clear instead but I'd love for the gloss of the wrap to match what I have on the rear chrome trim and emblem (just like yours!). Mine aren't that glossy.
DAMN! How hard was this? Remove them and wrap then reinstall? The guy I had wrap my roof convinced me it wasn't worth wrapping these because of the heat from the exhaust plus the difficulty of reinstalling the cutouts without damaging the vinyl. So I painted mine with high temp paint and a gloss clear instead but I'd love for the gloss of the wrap to match what I have on the rear chrome trim and emblem (just like yours!). Mine aren't that glossy.
Haha I didn't take anything off, and it was relatively easy. I just used two pieces to make it easier for myself. I'm sure it could've been done in one. Like your installer said, I'm not sure how it'll hold up to high temps, but I rarely go past 4,000 RPM's so hopefully that'll prolong its life/shine.
05-21-18, 07:46 AM
