Item
Sand, pollen, and other particu-
late matter
Oil stains
Asphalt (tar)
Water stains
Water repellent glass coating
Glass treatment remover
Tire cleaner
Gasoline
Oil
Washer fluid
Vehicle washing products (P. 33)
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Question
Can I use car wash shampoo/
soap?
Can I use a general household
neutral detergent?
What should I use to wipe off
dirt?
What should I use to dry the
vehicle?
Can I use a water stain
remover?
Can the vehicle be waxed?
Can a coating be applied to the
vehicle body?
Can I use an iron remover?
Wash off with water immediately.
If the contaminants cannot be removed with water
alone, use a neutral detergent solution. If the con-
taminants are allowed to remain on the vehicle, they
may settle into the matte clear coat, making it more
flat. As a result, it will become more glossy, possibly
permanently losing its matte properties.
Use dilute citric acid (citric acid powder dissolved in
distilled water) to remove the water stains.
Remove immediately.
Even if removed, depending on the contaminant, the
matte clear coat may be damaged, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for
car wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehi-
cle with plenty of water after using detergent.
Do not use alkaline (including weakly basic) deter-
gents, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for
car wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehi-
cle with plenty of water after using detergent.
Use a soft chamois cloth.
Lexus does not recommend the use of water stain
removers, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Do not use alkaline detergents or products contain-
ing abrasives.
No. Do not wax the vehicle or apply a coating to the
vehicle body, as they may cause the matte clear coat
to lose its matte texture.
No, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture
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