Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
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wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
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For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
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with water.
Wipe away any water.
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Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
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If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
Self-restoring coat
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The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash etc.
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
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The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside
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temperature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying
warm water.
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
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Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
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LS460/LS460L_U (OM50G04U)