View Poll Results: Do you use the Lexus dealer car wash?
Yes
195
42.21%
No
267
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Do you use the Lexus dealer car wash?
05-18-07, 05:57 PM
#91
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I've always done my own washs. But, went to Austin to get my CD player replaced, and they advertise 'hand washing', so I figured what could it hurt!? Well, it looked good at first, but today I noticed that something mixed with the brake dust on my chrome rims to make a nasty looking, hard to remove stain, in streaks. Water, and rubbing, did not remove it. I think it was probably the tire black, but I'm not sure. But, I am sure that I won't be letting anyone else wash it again for a long time. 
05-18-07, 07:42 PM
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I just purchased an 06 IS 350 last week. Pardon my ignorance, but as a second owner of a Lexus, am I eligible to take my car to any Lexus dealership for a free wash?
05-18-07, 07:48 PM
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'free' wash job.
05-19-07, 08:30 AM
#94
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No, you get a free car wash anytime you like. Just go to the service pull in and tell them you are there for a courtesy wash. All Lexus cars get that privledge. I was doing it weekly until I realized that my dealership has no idea how to dry a car.
05-19-07, 10:36 AM
#95
Not every dealership plays along. And for the reasons you mentioned, I skip it anyway, unless I know they'll wash it by hand.
05-19-07, 04:42 PM
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05-25-07, 07:31 PM
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Probably a good idea man. I had been letting Lexus of Sacramento wash my car and after about a month they have managed to make my car look like its been sanded with a very fine sand paper! it looks horrible to me! So I have invested in about 400 bucks worth car detailing products including a porter cable 7424 and I will be fixing and then maintaining my own car from now on!
What type of car wash does Fulton use (auto or handwash)? Bought my car there 2 months ago and haven't tried their courtesy wash, yet. They gave me free 30 days of car wash at Pavillions on Fair Oaks and used it once. My car is silver though so it's harder to see imperfections.
05-26-07, 09:19 AM
#99
I use the dealerships wash if I have the time to wait. Lexus Of Clearlake recently got rid of the machine washers and are now doing them by hand, in which they do a pretty good job. Check your center consol everytime they wash because I think their vacuum hoses scratch the finish. the only other complaint I have is that you always remember to have your sunroof closed. I forgot mine was on tilt and I guess they didn't catch until half way into the wash and they kind of wet the inside of the car, but it dried like new.
08-12-07, 08:26 PM
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When I brought mine in for the first time I didn't know that they would wash it. After getting it back I noticed waterspots on all the glass. Used some Amaz clean & green water stain remover to get rid of them. Be careful with any product like this around your B pillars as it can scratch them easily. No more dealer washes for me.
