Body - Permanent Type Protective Wax Coatings

BODY026

AUGUST 16, 1991

Title: PERMANENT-TYPE PROTECTIVE WAX COATINGS

ALL MODELS

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Lexus uses two types of permanent protective wax coatings; one is yellow-brown and the other is black. The yellow-brown (cavity wax) is used for interior body panels (i.e. hoods, trunk lids, doors, engine compartment components, etc.). The black (underbody wax) is used on the underside of the body floor, separate frame (if equipped) as well as inside the fenderwell areas. Both types of waxes provide substantial corrosion protection to the aforementioned areas and components.

Note: Any underbody wax that has been inadvertently sprayed on the exhaust system by the factory will normally burn off in a few miles.

IMPORTANT: These permanent-type protective wax coatings should not be removed from the vehicle unless body work is to be done in an area coated with the protective wax. It is essential that these wax coatings be restored to areas where the wax was removed during body repairs.

Replacement wax coatings are available from local automotive chemical suppliers.

Any wax coating overspray on the exterior paint finish may be removed easily with Toyota Bug and Tar Remover (Part No. 00259-1BT00). Be sure to wash the paint surface with Toyota Liquid Car Wash (Part No. 00289-1CW00) before using the Bug and Tar Remover (this will prevent paint scratching from the dirt attached to the wax coating).