Do You Wax Your Lexus?

[Fidelis K]

I bought a '06 ES330 (primarily for my wife) one year ago. Today I realized
that I hadn't waxed the car ever since I bought it. In fact, I haven't
adequately washed it since Day 1. I occasionally clean the exterior with a
damp rag. I'm just curious about whether many Lexus owners regularly wax or
thoroughly clean their cars.

[kitzler]

On Jan 26, 12:17 am, "Fidelis K" <***@hotmail.com> wrote:
I have no idea if Lexus paint is any different than other car enamels,
so I can only reply that I do wax my GS300 once a year. On another
note, I have been applying Rain-X to my windshield and found that I can
drive at high speed without using my wipers, provided it is not
pouring, just drizzling.... Also Rain-X makes my wipers work smoother.
Now another question is, what if I applied Rain-X instead of wax to my
Lexus, would it self wash during a heavy rain?

I once experimented something I know now is forbidden, I lived in
Germany and had to drive my Mercedes on the Autobahn at night for about
40 miles. It was pouring rain, and I took an umbrella, a sponge and an
almost empty bottle of dishwashing liquid. Put a little water in the
bottle and sprayed the dishwashing liquid on my sponge then wiped the
entire car. I did get a little wet to be sure, but the next morning to
my surprise, my filthy car was shining like a showroom piece...Here I
think Mercedes used extremely good paint and several coats of it,
because even nick and scratches did not reveal underpaint. Just
thought I would pass this on........

[The Visitor]

Post by kitzler
I once experimented something I know now is forbidden,

Why is it forbidden.

Bad for the car? Environment?

[kitzler]

Post by The Visitor

I once experimented something I know now is forbidden,Why is it forbidden.

Bad for the car? Environment?

First the car looked like hell, all covered with white foam, of course
it was at night, so I did not care. Surprisingly the foam stayed on
the car for most of the ride, even though it was pouring rain. When I
returned there was no foam left, just a clean car, now to answer your
question, it is against the law in Germany to drive like that, and I
surmise the same thing in the States, just don't want to be pulled
over by a trooper looking for an a--hole to be ticketed.......

[AlanW]

I wash my 2002 ES 300 every 4-6 weeks. I wax the car twice a year
using One Grand Blitz wax.

Alan

Post by Fidelis K
I bought a '06 ES330 (primarily for my wife) one year ago. Today I realized
that I hadn't waxed the car ever since I bought it. In fact, I haven't
adequately washed it since Day 1. I occasionally clean the exterior with a
damp rag. I'm just curious about whether many Lexus owners regularly wax or
thoroughly clean their cars.

[mcbrue]

You have to get it serviced every 5000 miles. The stealership will wash
it and vacuum it for you during the service. They don't wax it so why
should you?

[CFL]

I wash my IS once or twice a week and wax every 4 to 6 weeks.

Post by AlanW
I wash my 2002 ES 300 every 4-6 weeks. I wax the car twice a year
using One Grand Blitz wax.
Alan

Post by Fidelis K
I bought a '06 ES330 (primarily for my wife) one year ago. Today I realized
that I hadn't waxed the car ever since I bought it. In fact, I haven't
adequately washed it since Day 1. I occasionally clean the exterior with a
damp rag. I'm just curious about whether many Lexus owners regularly wax or
thoroughly clean their cars.

[mcbrue]

Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

[Max]

Post by mcbrue
Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

hogwash. Tell me what's so different about water based modern paint
that allows no protection for 4 to 5 years. They're not "putting it
on thinner", it's a different chemical makeup than older laquer based
paints. It's water based to be EPA friendly.

Clearcoat finishes require regular cleaning. Salt, dirt and acid rain
will eat away modern paint even faster than laquer based paints of
older cars. Clear coat finishes simulates glass over a base coat.
If you don't keep the clear coat clean and protected, it'll etch, just
like glass and your car's finish will look like hell.

There's absolutely no way I'd drive around with the salt that's
covered my car from the recently salted roads for 4 or 5 years.

Washing and waxing won't wear out the paint anymore than than rain
will wash the paint away. Gawd almighty you can't possibly be this
stupid naturally.

[mcbrue]

welll gollllly! ahm so stupid ah lives whar ah caint even find no salt
on tha car frum tha roads cause it dont git that cold hear whut makes
em put salt on them ole roads!

hum de hum - walking off - thinking of the story of the funny farm
inmates asking the farmer what he is going to do with the load of
manure and he says he is going to put it on his strawberries. They
scratch their heads and wonder why they are inside cause they don't
put manure on their strawberries! Salt on the roads indeed!

[St. John Smythe]

Post by mcbrue
welll gollllly! ahm so stupid ah lives whar ah caint even find no salt
on tha car frum tha roads cause it dont git that cold hear whut makes
em put salt on them ole roads!

The Georgia D.O.T. definitely does de-ice roads. It's not NaCl, but
it's still corrosive.

[Bee]

I own a 2003 ES 300 I hand wash It twice a week and clay bar twice a year
wax 4 times a year. You just gotta keep em clean Also Clean and dress the
leather once a month. I live in the Northeast and dont drive it much in the
winter. Hope it helps.. this is a link How to clay bar
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html

Post by mcbrue
welll gollllly! ahm so stupid ah lives whar ah caint even find no salt
on tha car frum tha roads cause it dont git that cold hear whut makes
em put salt on them ole roads!
hum de hum - walking off - thinking of the story of the funny farm
inmates asking the farmer what he is going to do with the load of
manure and he says he is going to put it on his strawberries. They
scratch their heads and wonder why they are inside cause they don't
put manure on their strawberries! Salt on the roads indeed!

[Elmo P. Shagnasty]

Post by Bee
You just gotta keep em clean

Why?

Especially when you're just going to turn it in after 3 years and get
another one.

You have OCD.

[Max]

On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:19:20 -0500, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"

Post by Elmo P. Shagnasty

Post by Bee
You just gotta keep em clean

Why?
Especially when you're just going to turn it in after 3 years and get
another one.
You have OCD.

not all of us lease.

[Matthew]

You ask WHY one would want to keep his car clean???
At the very least, a sense of pride, cleanliness, promoting longevity to the
vehicles appearance etc.
I will suppose that one does shower, shave and put on clean socks and
underwear on a daily basis too.....
Some people just go to more extremes than others.

Post by Max
On Sat, 03 Feb 2007 19:19:20 -0500, "Elmo P. Shagnasty"

Post by Elmo P. Shagnasty

Post by Bee
You just gotta keep em clean

Why?
Especially when you're just going to turn it in after 3 years and get
another one.
You have OCD.

not all of us lease.

[Neal Hudson]

What the hell is SALT ? I live in California and we don't have any salt or
body rust.!!!! I never wax my car and have it washed from time to time.

Post by Max

Post by mcbrue
Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

hogwash. Tell me what's so different about water based modern paint
that allows no protection for 4 to 5 years. They're not "putting it
on thinner", it's a different chemical makeup than older laquer based
paints. It's water based to be EPA friendly.
Clearcoat finishes require regular cleaning. Salt, dirt and acid rain
will eat away modern paint even faster than laquer based paints of
older cars. Clear coat finishes simulates glass over a base coat.
If you don't keep the clear coat clean and protected, it'll etch, just
like glass and your car's finish will look like hell.
There's absolutely no way I'd drive around with the salt that's
covered my car from the recently salted roads for 4 or 5 years.
Washing and waxing won't wear out the paint anymore than than rain
will wash the paint away. Gawd almighty you can't possibly be this
stupid naturally.

[Max]

Post by Neal Hudson
What the hell is SALT ? I live in California and we don't have any salt or
body rust.!!!! I never wax my car and have it washed from time to time.

what the hell are mudslides? What the hell are earthquakes? What the
hell is acid rain?

Post by Neal Hudson

Post by Max

Post by mcbrue
Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

hogwash. Tell me what's so different about water based modern paint
that allows no protection for 4 to 5 years. They're not "putting it
on thinner", it's a different chemical makeup than older laquer based
paints. It's water based to be EPA friendly.
Clearcoat finishes require regular cleaning. Salt, dirt and acid rain
will eat away modern paint even faster than laquer based paints of
older cars. Clear coat finishes simulates glass over a base coat.
If you don't keep the clear coat clean and protected, it'll etch, just
like glass and your car's finish will look like hell.
There's absolutely no way I'd drive around with the salt that's
covered my car from the recently salted roads for 4 or 5 years.
Washing and waxing won't wear out the paint anymore than than rain
will wash the paint away. Gawd almighty you can't possibly be this
stupid naturally.

[W. Wells]

funny!!!

Post by Max

Post by Neal Hudson
What the hell is SALT ? I live in California and we don't have any salt or
body rust.!!!! I never wax my car and have it washed from time to time.

what the hell are mudslides? What the hell are earthquakes? What the
hell is acid rain?

Post by Neal Hudson

Post by Max

Post by mcbrue
Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

hogwash. Tell me what's so different about water based modern paint
that allows no protection for 4 to 5 years. They're not "putting it
on thinner", it's a different chemical makeup than older laquer based
paints. It's water based to be EPA friendly.
Clearcoat finishes require regular cleaning. Salt, dirt and acid rain
will eat away modern paint even faster than laquer based paints of
older cars. Clear coat finishes simulates glass over a base coat.
If you don't keep the clear coat clean and protected, it'll etch, just
like glass and your car's finish will look like hell.
There's absolutely no way I'd drive around with the salt that's
covered my car from the recently salted roads for 4 or 5 years.
Washing and waxing won't wear out the paint anymore than than rain
will wash the paint away. Gawd almighty you can't possibly be this
stupid naturally.

[Neal Hudson]

Don't know about mudslides or acid rain. Earthquakes damage only a small
physical area. Screw up utilities for bigger areas. Don't get an ulcer
worrying about an earthquake coming as you might with a tornado or heavy
storm alert. What ever those might be :-) If I had the time to worry then
I guess I could be waxing my car instead of enjoying the beach, etc.

Post by Max

Post by Neal Hudson
What the hell is SALT ? I live in California and we don't have any salt or
body rust.!!!! I never wax my car and have it washed from time to time.

what the hell are mudslides? What the hell are earthquakes? What the
hell is acid rain?

Post by Neal Hudson

Post by Max

Post by mcbrue
Aren't you afraid of wearing out the paint with all that washing and
waxing? Modern paint does not need to be washed more often than every
4 or 5 years, and to save fuel costs by saving weight, they are
putting on thinner coats of paint.

hogwash. Tell me what's so different about water based modern paint
that allows no protection for 4 to 5 years. They're not "putting it
on thinner", it's a different chemical makeup than older laquer based
paints. It's water based to be EPA friendly.
Clearcoat finishes require regular cleaning. Salt, dirt and acid rain
will eat away modern paint even faster than laquer based paints of
older cars. Clear coat finishes simulates glass over a base coat.
If you don't keep the clear coat clean and protected, it'll etch, just
like glass and your car's finish will look like hell.
There's absolutely no way I'd drive around with the salt that's
covered my car from the recently salted roads for 4 or 5 years.
Washing and waxing won't wear out the paint anymore than than rain
will wash the paint away. Gawd almighty you can't possibly be this
stupid naturally.

[Max]

Post by Neal Hudson
Don't know about mudslides or acid rain. Earthquakes damage only a small
physical area. Screw up utilities for bigger areas. Don't get an ulcer
worrying about an earthquake coming as you might with a tornado or heavy
storm alert. What ever those might be :-) If I had the time to worry then
I guess I could be waxing my car instead of enjoying the beach, etc.

Tornado? I consider a "heavy storm alert" an indication that we have
rain, which I prefer over droughts. :-)

I lived in California, many of my family members still live there. No
thanks...beautiful weather most of the year, but some of the strangest
people on the planet.

[mcbrue]

So what do you think those strange people in Ca put on their
strawberries?