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Old 05-31-23, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by JRey350hou
No, I'm not familiar w that establishment. I looked at several before making a decision. I'm using Vive' Detailing who has a long established very good reputation in Houston area. Was almost embarrassed when dropping off RX350 w all the high end vehicles they are currently working on. All good though n I feel they will do an excellent job. Should be ready Saturday.
I'm sure they will do a great job. Please post pics of the final result.
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Default Front Bra for 2023 RX 350h ?

Front Bras are very hard to find. Anyone know of a dealer that sell them ?
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Originally Posted by Criticalman
Front Bras are very hard to find. Anyone know of a dealer that sell them ?
‘The film people have all but put most out of business.
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Old 06-01-23, 05:47 AM
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Not sure why you would want one unless it is for a very specific use like gravel road travel. carbras.com does custom ones as I suspect there are few stocked ones nowadays.
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I just had the part of the RX ppf with Xpel Ultimate Plus (full hood, front number - partial grill, full fenders, headlights, foglights, side mirrors, door sills and door cups) and full GTechniq ceramic coating at a reputable place (RDI Detailing) where I live.

Well worth the cost!









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It's fascinating to watch them put that stuff on, isn't it? I had the same configuration done to mine. Good luck with it. Beautiful wheels btw
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What color is that ? ... Iridium ? ...Looks beautiful
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Originally Posted by Criticalman
What color is that ? ... Iridium ? ...Looks beautiful
👍🏼, it is Iridium Silver with black interior. The color is growing on me. My previous 4Runner and my wife Corolla is also silver too (both Silver Classic Metallic).
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Beautiful color. I am waiting on a 2023 RX 350h. I have a 2017 RX 450h in silver lining. I thought the colors were really close until I parked next to one at the dealer. Made mine look washed out. Waiting on the pearl white or Iridium.
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Originally Posted by Edison_Chen
👍🏼, it is Iridium Silver with black interior. The color is growing on me. My previous 4Runner and my wife Corolla is also silver too (both Silver Classic Metallic).
I have iridium. It’s not what I would have preferred, but now that o have it, I really like it.
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Originally Posted by Freds430
Beautiful color. I am waiting on a 2023 RX 350h. I have a 2017 RX 450h in silver lining. I thought the colors were really close until I parked next to one at the dealer. Made mine look washed out. Waiting on the pearl white or Iridium.
Debating between the same two colors, such a tough choice
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I love the Iridium too. I bought a grecian blue F-sport but the Iridium was on my list if I had bought a 350h.
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Default PPF vs Ceramic near the ocean

A friend has had issues with water spots on her vehicle because she lives at the beach. Does anyone have experience whether ceramic coating or PPF would be a better choice to prevent that? It's almost impossible to rinse the car off with water that doesn't have salt and minerals in it where she lives.
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Originally Posted by ncRXhybrid
A friend has had issues with water spots on her vehicle because she lives at the beach. Does anyone have experience whether ceramic coating or PPF would be a better choice to prevent that? It's almost impossible to rinse the car off with water that doesn't have salt and minerals in it where she lives.
She should get a water deionizer to rinse the car off with. A ceramic coating and or PPF would help too. But she needs to regularly rinse it off if the water spots come from ocean spray or regular/often rain. With a water deionizer she doesn't even have to dry it off after a rinse.

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Full Ceramic coating-- Modesta
PPF-- Full Frontal includes hood, Fenders, R/L Front bumpers of vehicle, A-Pillar, B-Pillar. Very satisfied for Now. Follow up in 3 weeks for inspection & free detail wash.


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