Turning Around My CHEAP Lexus ES350 In ONE DAY Worth Thousands More
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I traded a motorcycle for this 2010 Lexus ES350. Now that it's here it's time to breathe some life back into this 253,000 mile car. It took a village but with Detail Dudes and Blue Collar Collision and Glass we managed to wash, polish, ceramic coat, interior detail, chrome wheel clean, and replace the windshield in a single day. All that's left is mounting the old tire onto the new wheel Monday and this car is ready to head out!
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I have an 08 ES350 with 308,000 miles and it's running great! I just say it's getting nicely broken in! Still doesn't burn a drop of oil and everything works like new, A/C will still freeze you out!
Wow..my 07 only has 134k
I thought those years were bad
@@MeandtheLord “Lexus bad” is like “pizza bad”
Still really good lol
@@MeandtheLordyea they had transmission flare issues, and the engine had vvti issues. I would buy a 11-12
Did you ever do the transmission fluid change or kept the original fluid?
Considering the age and the mileage this is probably one of the cleanest examples you'll see on the road with the exception of the front bumper. Definitely a good trade on your part!
Lmfao, how can you possibly qualify that comment
What pad and compound did you use for the 1 step? Out of curiosity.
@@WDB211 Optimum Hyper Polish on a yellow rupes foam pad
@@marksbikeexports5123 what do you mean? I can qualify it simply based on the over all condition of the car. I'm not solely talking about cleanliness, by "clean" I mean the interior has minimal wear and tear I for 253k miles, the body is shockingly straight and there is very little damage aside from the front bumper.
When applying a ceramic coating keep the applicator on the panel slide it back and forth in a cross hatch pattern lifting the applicator after every pass will create high spots or miss a spot on the panel. Only a recommendation do as you wish. I have installed approximately 100 ceramic coatings in last 3 years I’m only saying to help people no hate at all. Cheers
Fortunately Avalon King is probably the easiest ceramic coating to work with on the market, but you are very correct.
On our pro grade coatings we install the manufacturer actually recommends against doing cross hatch pattern and just overlapping at about 50% to ensure full and even coverage.
@The Forsaken One he used more than those little drops he did at first it just wasn’t on camera, this stuff is like concentrate, a little goes a long way!
@The Forsaken One You overlap so you don't miss a spot
@The Forsaken One yes, and with Avalon King you see when it's ready to be wiped off because it looks like a rainbow after the product has flashed.
1 bottle is honestly enough to do a car like this 2 times.
@The Forsaken One after it is applied to the paint the chemical that allows the coating to bond to the clear coat, once it has a rainbow look after application (temperature and humidity play a role in this and can be anywehere from 1 minute to 10 minutes) that means it has bonded and is ready to be wiped off.
That is for sure one of the cleanest if not THE cleanest 250,000 mile car in the country.
3:33 The exhaust tip on my '77 Datsun Z was Chrome-plated. Back then, many owners of Z's didn't clean the exhaust tip and they became coated in road film, matching the muffler in appearance - brownish!
My dog literally recognizes the intro to watch Jr go...😆
My 2 and 1 year olds do too! 😆
Dang. Why have I not realized how nice these cars are before watching this video? Seems both luxurious and reliable... definitely a rare combination
Heated and cooled seats for the win!
Yeah. A better looking Camry, same reliability, more luxury and a ton more sound deadening.
@@indyjones3287 different suspension and engine too
@@fuosdi64 engine is the same. 2GR-FE probably different timing and/or compression, hence the need for premium fuel and a higher hp rating.
@@indyjones3287 agreed they have so much sound deadening in these you would think something is wrong when driving it!
I'm wondering what theentire cost was including windshield, mirror, wheel, detail, coating, etc.
Thanks
Plus the 4 guys for a full day labor costs and you have well over a $1000 worth of costs....sure does look good
Get the bumper replaced dude, even patched up it'll let the whole car down. Looking great though, amazed those wheels came up as well as they did.
Scott and the detail guys are knocking it out of the park. That car looked amazing when they were done
Thank you!! 🍻
I want to see the window surround being wrapped! My car needs it and I am curious how you would do it.
Okay, Okay... I'll shoot that, it's super easy though! 🍻
@@WatchJRGo how much ya selling it for when it's done
@@clevelandmaker386 he ain’t, he’s keeping it as a daily next to the f250. Mark my words, it’s too nice to let go!
So consistent JR. You upload on the regular. You’re appreciated. This is my dream car.
Brilliant transformation with a solid days work. Replace the screen, the mirror, and the wheel and it’s gotta be the best 250k mile example anywhere.
John - you should try the balled up alum foil method before trying steel wool to "polish" the chrome. alum is softer than (on metal) chrome, and doesn't leave behind steel fragments to rust in place as they become embedded. take 1ft of alum foil, wad it up, squirt some simeple green or wd40 on it, and try that.
I used aluminum foil and glass cleaner on my 71 442 cutlass Chrome reverse rims with baby moon hubcaps, the massive chrome bumpers and the exhaust tips, and when I re-finished my chrome wheels on my 1986 Cutlass. Works great! Simple Green might be better, I think the cleaner is debatable on which to use.
@@madmex2k Sounds like a great car! - On the fluid -- meh, i bet you could use water, as it's just to carry away the crud left over -- :)
Lexus age really well. Truly the best built cars in existence.
These are the videos that I really enjoy.
I finally tried that Avalon King coating after seeing all of the results from you using it. Stupid easy to work with once you do the prep. Used 1.5 bottles on my Forester. Paint, glass, trim, lights. Looks great. Thanks for the recommendation.
That's a lot of coating for a single vehicle. I'm sure you got it covered very well.we used half a bottle on this one.
It looks a billion times better than it did in the last video. Good job!
People ask me why I get my 2001 Chrysler Sebring Limited Convertible professionally detailed each year....THIS is why. A professional detail will bring out the best in the paint without damaging and once it's ceramic coated...just shines for the rest of the year!! Gotta try this on my 2015 Lexus RX350. The 250k mile ES350 has doubled or even tripled in value after today!!
Annual professional details are worth the money for sure!
I think adding constructive comments is great, no wise ass just good down to earth comments are really appreciated by us total novices and JR.
I just bought 2012 lexus es350 in nearly mint condition with 65k miles. Only undercarriage is rusty, so I will give it to coat.... mine has some cloudiness on lights and curb rash on wheels...great job
When I had customers with the same wheel issues I usually talked them into some aftermarket non chrome replicas or just some reasonably priced aftermarket wheels
That was amazing to watch. Wonderful to see the car restored to a thing of beauty!
I love AvalonKing. The application process is super easy!
I don't get how you don't have 1 million subscribers yet
I love the the color of this car. She really cleaned up nicely.
My 2005 sc430 has 274,302 miles on it and there’s minor blemishes like scratches from Florida hurricanes and Florida sun and could use new seats but other than that my car is amazing and beautiful
Been waiting for this one! Awesome car!!
We need separate video how to improve the headlight like you just did. If I polished mine over the years they still got cloudy and yellow soon after. I even painted mine with a clear coat at some point.
Proud Lexus owner here! and I can say that nothing beats the quality build and long term performance of my 2005 ES330!!! Amazing
I always use Brillo pads on chrome and like that that can take it. I think the soap built into the pads helps myself but obviously regular steel wool works and might be cheaper. If a car is reasonably decent it's amazing what a good wash and polish will do for it.
Try barkeeper's friend, you can get it in a powder or a liquid and it cleans chrome and stainless steel effortlessly
@@jigglezpoo I actually use that in the bathroom but I could see it working great on chrome, I'll have to try it.
I love chrome rims because of the shine they bring.
That Lexus would be perfect for a giveaway to someone in need JR. I say no more on the topic ever again. Please folks. No flack or blowback. You’re an outstanding mechanic John. I always learn something new.
I love the ES 350! Great job on it!
Last year I picked up a 2010 for my mom. She loves it. It's loaded with 65k miles on it. Also the display isn't yellow like this one. Cheers
We got to see the Seafoam Spray on this 250k mile car
Wait, steel wool didn't scratch the chrome exhaust? Crazy! That putty knife on a sawzall was nuts...
Also I need apparently need to get some ceramic coating. Got two family haulers that need to look more shiny.
Did you see the dry ice cleaner on Tavarish the other day?? Might wanna check on that. Really enjoy the content! God Bless!
Ever thought about having a editing bay at the warehouse, maybe even a bed, shower in the office so you don't have to run home and edit?
You just need to be patient 😂… it’ll get there eventually
Even then IIRC his internet out there sucks so uploading would be terrible vs at home
Did you fix the chrome strips along the base of the doors? I saw one had some of the chrome missing on the plastic door strip at the beginning of the video. I have the same car and is has the same problem with those chrome strips.
Hey really great work on it could you let me know what did you do with the headlights that they turned so new, and second thing I own a es350 2009 its wind shield is a bit cracked any suggestion where can I get it replaced. I am in Stillwater Oklahoma.
Man that lexus got rescue. Great 📹 🎥
Car is looking good. Just need that bumper replaced and should be good to go. Quick flip JR.
Lexus all dayyyyy!!! Currently have an 06 GS430 4.3V8 05 RX330 and just sold an 06 ES300 and 06 GS300 AWD.
You should try this product called Neverdull for the chrome. Also removes rust. Just scrub and wipe off, repeat with fresh side if needed. :)
Hey man you need some of the brushes that snap into a drill (Amazon) for cleaning wheels, kills that Ford brake dust quick with some wheel cleaner.
I have to admit ... I am a attentive sucker for a good cheap detail .... love the vids ... Cheers ...
What compound/polish did they use for the 1 step correction, turned out pretty good for seemingly minimal effort
Optimum Hyper Polish on a Rupes yellow foam pad.
Amazing transformation!
Like the Lexus. Great work! 👍
So the detail dudes work out of the other side of the shop? and you get exclusive deals for details on your cars. nice
Timeless design and style 2007-2012 ES 350’s!
Are you going to clear the headlights? They look pretty hazy. Makes a huge difference in terms of how clean something looks IMO. 👌
Try using flitz it will polish and protect the chrome all at once.
Will that Avalon King ceramic coat bring back fogged headlight lenses? If so what kind of prep besides just a good wash do you need to do to the lenses before the ceramic coat?
No, you have to correct them before coating them. We did a video a few months ago demonstrating the process of several(8 if memory serves me correctly) headlight restoration kits, and what we determined to be the best overall product. It's on JR's channel
P21S Polishing Soap works great for exhaust tips.
You need to put floor drains in the detail bay so you can wash the cars inside when it gets cold
What sorcery was that, pad washer??? Can we see more of that? Also what was the process they used on the headlights?
Awesome video as a always! I look forward to your videos every evening.
Also since I started using Avalon King on your recommendation a while back I have not looked back, it is awesome, love the coupon code too 👍
+1 I need a sick pad washer like that. Buckets and powder? That's so manual!
That is my favorite era of Lexus. When I get a different car I want a es350
I swear by NevrDull. It's some crazy stuff that will polish anything up with just a little bit of time and elbow grease.
Try some Nevr-Dull on the exhaust tips.
Where did you look for the wheel? Mine has a rash too.
I recently tried a similar flip. Found a 2000 Acura TL in great shape with 70k miles, rust free (rare where I’m from) with paint and wheels in bad shape. Bought it for $2500. Spent a bit of money and time getting the paint fixed and new wheels. Guess what? It was still a 20 year old car and that’s how people perceived it no matter how clean it was. The only way I can sell it is to take a loss on the “fixes” I made to it. Lesson learned.
who dented your exhaust tip? the forward one. on your f 250.
If you were keeping it how hard would it be to find and install the top of the line factory spec stereo from a wreckers? Cheaper than getting a lower quality but new unit?
I'm not sure if you can retrofit the Mark Levinson... but that would be amazing 🎶
@@WatchJRGo Knowing that Toyota/ Lexus tend to keep things simple I bet it would be as simple as having all the components and plugging them in. On a base model Toyota Corolla without cruise control it's simply a matter of replacing the turn signal stalk because the wiring is already in place.
That car is in great shape for that many miles, Liked, btw, how much is it for one of those ceramic coating have never priced them out
If you do it yourself I believe with his code you can get a bottle for $50-$60.
Prices vary wildly in the detailer world though, you could expect to pay $700+ for a job like this from the wash to the coating from a reputable business.
Great video JR.
Damn the Lexus IS clean
So LKQ found you a chrome wheel why not ask about the mirror while you were at it. The color portion of the mirror is a pop our panel. So you can pop your nebula gray out and slap it onto the replacement mirror assembly
Lexus was the best brand car Iever owned in terms of overall use luxury connined ...
mantap ...
Take my Money already! It looks amazing.
new bumper dude- that car looks okay but a frankenstein bumper will stand out for sure
Nice! !!!!!💪much love from Detroit 👍 THANX
I can recall looking for Lexus cars a few years back on insurance auction sites and I was surprised that most of them had high mileage
if you brakes are leaving that much dust , get rid of the cheap or factory pads, I run ebc and power stop on two different cars and hardly an dust and one car was my wife accord which was real bad when it had factory pad.
You need to invest in a sand blasting cabinet. Those wheels could have been plasted and repainted quickly :)
still a great job
Nice looking car, before they've ruined the overall design with predator grill and alien body lines..
JR fat shaming his Sumo wrestler friend? Wow , D move !
Wow a Sawsall spatchula tool gizmo for window replacement.
Pretty standard tool to break the sealant free. You can watch vTuned do it on his McLaren an episode or two ago.
I still want one, irrationally.
Regarding alu rims. use baby wasch papir in those smal bags. they cost near to nothing but takes breakdust an everything on your rims. :):)
Plastic weld that cracked bumper from the back. As long as you use some stainless mesh to overlap the crack itll be nice and easy.
That paint has held up well for 400,000kms after the polish .
It was very impressive! I've seen cars with half the miles that were barely able to be brought back at all with extensive work. This cleaned up really easy and quick.
These cars are just the best car of all time, bulletproof reliability, plenty fast, smooth and comfortable, plenty of space, really good on gas, way better than the epa estimates, and good looking. Hard to find something better than these ES’s.
What's up withthe fire engine, the Rolls, and the TV project?
I have 20's on my avalon and the motor and trans still feel and perform like I'm on my stock 17 inch wheel . Do it big !!!
@Yippee Skippy thanks for your intelligent reply were all better off for it now smh
@Yippee Skippy work vossen colab
Nice turnaround time on vid #2
Those wheels can be improved at least! Just snatch up a power cone, some compound, and go to town!
Can't wait to see what the beetle looks like ceramic coated.
Haha keep an eye on our Facebook or our Instagram and you'll see it. Didn't do a full Avalon King coating but it did get polishec and sealed!
Heard a tip.
Put a soft ballcap-style sunvisor right above the display(not something hard that would injure in an accident). LCD's get burned by the sun.
@@lynzoido cretin....Well aren't you a plump bag of dogsqueeze.
I didn't claim to know what this issue is, just that LCD's do get burned by the sun. You see it on outdoor displays all the time after a few years in the sun.
Can’t go wrong with a Lexus! 👌
Looks good man
More TV wall content! You have the scissor lift, no more excuses! :-)
When I use 0000 steel wool on my chrome parts I do it with wd40 as lubricant
Good Evening from Maple Ridge British Columbia, Canada 🇨🇦
BC, Eh? 🍻
@@WatchJRGo And not far from Maple Ridge...I'm in Abbotsford BC, about a half hour away from Maple Ridge.
@@nbrowser
Down in White Rock B.C. Two blocks from the Pacific Ocean and 15 minutes from the U.S. border which is closed for another month going South.
Can the chrome wheels be ceramic coated?
They definitely can and we do it often.
I think your cameraman had a bit too much coffee towards the end of the video.
Mine is a 2011 es 350 pearly white. Daily driver and will get on down..that air filter kn makes my car get better gas mileage
What a sweet looking Lexus. Make a good shop car-loaner car
Love that Lexus!
You can solve that exhaust tip problem with a big ole 12 incher 😂😂😂