Lexus products
07-30-12, 09:34 AM
#2
Dunno about what the Lexus dealerships use, but I used TUFshine - permanent tire shine. Works surprisingly well! No sling, and (from what I've read) very long lasting. It has been only a month since I used it on my car - and I don't see any change (deterioration) in the coating from when I applied it.
Friends who recommended this to me have indicated that this has lasted them on their daily driver for close to a year already with almost no change.
Key is to clean the tire extremely well before applying the coating.
Friends who recommended this to me have indicated that this has lasted them on their daily driver for close to a year already with almost no change.
Key is to clean the tire extremely well before applying the coating.
07-30-12, 05:17 PM
#5
Racer
+1 on TufShine. Doubt your dealer is using it or that there is any "standard" of what they use across dealerships exists (so you probably won't get a decisive response to your inquiry) but like jj14, TufShine is my latest favorite. Pricey, but very long lasting with no sling, and you can adjust the amount of shine you want by applying more or less applications. Super stuff and my current #1 choice after using many products over the years.
07-30-12, 07:36 PM
#6
Lead Lap
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+1 on TufShine. Doubt your dealer is using it or that there is any "standard" of what they use across dealerships exists (so you probably won't get a decisive response to your inquiry) but like jj14, TufShine is my latest favorite. Pricey, but very long lasting with no sling, and you can adjust the amount of shine you want by applying more or less applications. Super stuff and my current #1 choice after using many products over the years.
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08-01-12, 04:30 PM
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Lead Lap
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I went into the detailing area and the
jugs are generic, white and the dude
didn't know where it originated.
Gotta be like a Griots or Chemical
Guys bulk producers.
jugs are generic, white and the dude
didn't know where it originated.
Gotta be like a Griots or Chemical
Guys bulk producers.
Last edited by noncom23; 08-02-12 at 03:17 AM.
08-02-12, 05:37 AM
#9
TUFshine's customer service is amazing! I had applied that to my new car recently, and there was one spot (an inch wide) on the tire that didn't turn as black as the rest of the tire. I sent an Email to the manufacturer, and to my surprise, I got a response back from them, and they asked if they could call me. He talked to me and asked me to describe the problem, and worked with me to resolve the issue till the issue actually got resolved!
I was pleasantly surprised to see this level of customer service, and to see their confidence in their products!
(no, I am not a TUF employee, and do not get paid for writing this)
I was pleasantly surprised to see this level of customer service, and to see their confidence in their products!
(no, I am not a TUF employee, and do not get paid for writing this)
08-03-12, 12:56 AM
#10
You'd be surprised at what we use at my dealership. Its either water OR silicone based dressings. I prefer when we have the water based (pushing for it too) since the silicone makes us slip and slide everywhere when it hits the ground. Most clients like shiny instead of satin black after a complimentary wash sadly
08-03-12, 05:45 AM
#11
Lead Lap
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Got a bottle of Griot's yesterday
and will try it this weekend. I will
probably put on extra coats and look at
it in levels to see if I can come close
the new car Lexus look.
Thx for all the great replies!
and will try it this weekend. I will
probably put on extra coats and look at
it in levels to see if I can come close
the new car Lexus look.
Thx for all the great replies!
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