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Old 01-21-12, 11:30 PM
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I've detailed this car since we bought it in 01, i do monthly waxes and wash it only when necessary and have tried my best to keep the leather in tip top shape. This car turns heads and breaks necks. everytime we go to the dealer for parts, someone tries to make an offer to buy it. let me know what you think. i also detail as an occupation. It is almost 95 swirl mark free!! <---hard to achieve with Lexus black paint
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Looks sweet! What products are you using on it?
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Originally Posted by LexyISF
Looks sweet! What products are you using on it?
My secret... shhhh. lol a mixture of everything. any specific questions?
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Glaze? LSP?
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Originally Posted by LexyISF
Glaze? LSP?
neither, 100's of layers of carnuaba wax.
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Yeah, what did you use?!?!
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for maybe 4 years i used a 100% real carnauba wax and i switched over to Meguiars' gold class for maybe the last 3-4 years.
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- - - REALLY really incredibly SUPERB way to show the Pride you take with your delightful auto !!!

I am QUITE impressed, especially when you consider the age of the car. You should feel proud. Thanks for showing us the photos, and making many of us be even more mindful of our own Lexus'.

Wishing everyone a GREAT week !

Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
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Originally Posted by Mikey100
- - - REALLY really incredibly SUPERB way to show the Pride you take with your delightful auto !!!

I am QUITE impressed, especially when you consider the age of the car. You should feel proud. Thanks for showing us the photos, and making many of us be even more mindful of our own Lexus'.

Wishing everyone a GREAT week !

Mikey Lulejian - Lake Oconee, GA
Thanks Mikey, I always turns heads at the dealership and i take a lot of pride in this Lexus
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looks great. Love the look of black on a luxury flagship.
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@TheDream, Thanks
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I would like some close up shots in the sun to confirm... How often you drive the car?
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
I would like some close up shots in the sun to confirm... How often you drive the car?
Its daily driven. I don't need to prove anything to anyone by the way, you could and would be able to see swirl marks in the pics if there was any.
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Originally Posted by GS4_Fiend
I would like some close up shots in the sun to confirm... How often you drive the car?
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Its daily driven. I don't need to prove anything to anyone by the way, you could and would be able to see swirl marks in the pics if there was any.
Not to come off as a douche, but those pics aren't exactly HD. Moreover, if you make a claim for the "cleanest <insert whatever>" you're gonna have to prove it.

Waiting on flood light and close-up pics.
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Originally Posted by Shiryo
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Not to come off as a douche, but those pics aren't exactly HD. Moreover, if you make a claim for the "cleanest <insert whatever>" you're gonna have to prove it.

Waiting on flood light and close-up pics.
WOW ! Ya know, maybe I misread wut I thought I read. - But I kinda figgered a long time ago the reason virtually all of us were here on Club Lexus was: To get answers to questions, learn, share kewl detailing ideas, and styling modifications, AND to show off our cars that we are proud of. Somehow, it was rather understood that common CIVILITY was a fact on being here. - :

Lexury530: As I wrote earlier, you have a GREAT LS, and you have maintained it incredibly. Not even counting its age, it’s a wonderful example of automobilia. And I and many others here on Club Lexus appreciate the fact that you took your time to photograph it, and then assembled a great thread to share these pics with us. Be VERY PROUD and please do not be deterred along the way. And again, let me offer my THANKS for sharing this with us. - -

Wishing everyone a most Blessed Week, and a Peaceful one.

Mikey Lulejian – Lake Oconee, GA


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