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Congrats on becoming a father man! That's awesome! 
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I hear ya on the 430. I looked at the Germans and walked away hugely impressed with all the tech in some like the BMW 750/Merc S class, but reliability concerns once again prevented me from getting one. The LS460, while not quite as tech'ed up, still has everything you could want with the dependability we have come to expect after owning the 430. I'm assuming you've probably driven the 460, but if not take one out for a spin I think you will like it.
.I hear ya on the 430. I looked at the Germans and walked away hugely impressed with all the tech in some like the BMW 750/Merc S class, but reliability concerns once again prevented me from getting one. The LS460, while not quite as tech'ed up, still has everything you could want with the dependability we have come to expect after owning the 430. I'm assuming you've probably driven the 460, but if not take one out for a spin I think you will like it.
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If you've never owned a black (Obsidian) Lexus before, be prepared for an enormous amount of upkeep on that paint. The paint is quite "soft" and shows imperfections readily, (like swirl marks etc). I detail mine twice a year and that still doesn't cut it (pun intended). Cut polishing, two bucket washing etc, still doesn't help.
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Plus, maybe I'm a masochist. I actually enjoy detailing my car.
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Well a couple weeks ago I used 22ple VX3 Signature Glass Coating on the LS and just this week did the 612. It was a 2 day process for each car, but they both look fabulous. The VX3 was actually very easy and quick to apply, it was all the prep work that took all the time. Now the key will be how long the protection lasts. It is supposed to be good for 2 to 3 years.
This was all spurred by a neighbor who had Opti Coat applied to his car. I could really see the difference and supposedly that's good for 5 years. I didn't go that route because I've read Opti Coat is probably best applied by a professional, and I wanted to do the job myself.
This was all spurred by a neighbor who had Opti Coat applied to his car. I could really see the difference and supposedly that's good for 5 years. I didn't go that route because I've read Opti Coat is probably best applied by a professional, and I wanted to do the job myself.
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Well a couple weeks ago I used 22ple VX3 Signature Glass Coating on the LS and just this week did the 612. It was a 2 day process for each car, but they both look fabulous. The VX3 was actually very easy and quick to apply, it was all the prep work that took all the time. Now the key will be how long the protection lasts. It is supposed to be good for 2 to 3 years.
This was all spurred by a neighbor who had Opti Coat applied to his car. I could really see the difference and supposedly that's good for 5 years. I didn't go that route because I've read Opti Coat is probably best applied by a professional, and I wanted to do the job myself.
This was all spurred by a neighbor who had Opti Coat applied to his car. I could really see the difference and supposedly that's good for 5 years. I didn't go that route because I've read Opti Coat is probably best applied by a professional, and I wanted to do the job myself.
Can you link me the products you're refering to? I'm not looking for more shine or protection (I allready have that), but if it puts a coating resistant to swirls, I'm game.
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Here's a link to an article by our own Zach McGovern (zmcgovern4 in the Automotive Care & Detailing forum) about the benefits of coatings.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...paint-coating/
And this is the product that I just used -
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...d-application/
There are a lot of other great articles on that web site. Also you can feel free to contact Zach through our forum. Then if you go to their store you can buy just about any detailing product. They regularly run sales or offer discounts on certain products. I've put in two orders with them and have been satisfied.
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...paint-coating/
And this is the product that I just used -
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...d-application/
There are a lot of other great articles on that web site. Also you can feel free to contact Zach through our forum. Then if you go to their store you can buy just about any detailing product. They regularly run sales or offer discounts on certain products. I've put in two orders with them and have been satisfied.
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