Newly Tinted / Debadged / & Bon Ami Winshield Cleansed
07-14-01, 11:59 AM
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Rather productive morning.
1.) Tints pics are below. Its a 3M tint, grey, 35%.
2.) Debadged: this was harder than I anticipated. The badges came off without iossue, but the 2 year old residue was another story. See the pic with the outline of the residue, and check my previous thread about everything I've tried so far to get it off.
https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...5&pagenumber=2
3.) The Bon Ami cleaning of the windshield: it rocks; the windshield looks brand new, especially from the inside while looking into the sun. See here for what I was trying to accomplish.
https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...threadid=17817
OK, here come the pics!
1.) Tints pics are below. Its a 3M tint, grey, 35%.
2.) Debadged: this was harder than I anticipated. The badges came off without iossue, but the 2 year old residue was another story. See the pic with the outline of the residue, and check my previous thread about everything I've tried so far to get it off.
https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...5&pagenumber=2
3.) The Bon Ami cleaning of the windshield: it rocks; the windshield looks brand new, especially from the inside while looking into the sun. See here for what I was trying to accomplish.
https://www.clublexus.com/vb/showthr...threadid=17817
OK, here come the pics!
full residue - eewwww
07-14-01, 12:07 PM
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rear tint with cutout around brakelight
theguys tinting weren't going to do this, but I asked them to just so I would never have to worry about any legal ramifications, not to mention, so the guy behind me doesn't have any excuses
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07-14-01, 03:08 PM
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I don't get removing the badges. But your car looks clean and shiny for sure. FYI, you left your license # in the last pic. I'm not sure why we mask out our license plates in pics. I do it because others do it.
Anyway, now your car is buff, how about replacing those pea shooter 98 exhaust tips? They look so small in the cutouts to me now.
Anyway, now your car is buff, how about replacing those pea shooter 98 exhaust tips? They look so small in the cutouts to me now.
07-14-01, 04:17 PM
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Bit,
Badges: yeah, I know, some don't agree, but hey, my car right? 
Just a' clean' probl...uh, I mean 'thing' I have...
Not that I'm trying to be like other cars, but as an example, when I see a brand new MB 500, its usally deb'd, and I think it looks sharp, classy, and understated. There's no need, *IMHO*, for 'Lexus', then the 'L', then 'GS400'. I don't care if anyone says 'hmm, what kind of car is that?' Not that others do, but I don't feel like I have to advertise what I got under the hood; those who question will find out soon enough. Those who I would have something in common with will know, y'know?
Its all good.
As for the exhaust, (ha! pea shooters, that's great) that maybe next, but alot of research and a few more direct deposits first.
I think it was you who posted earlier about stupid newbie questions?? I liked those because I identified with almost all of them!
I want throaty, but not loud, and I don't want to loose any of the low end......time for the archive search!
FYI, I welcome any and all comments.
Peace.
Just a' clean' probl...uh, I mean 'thing' I have... Not that I'm trying to be like other cars, but as an example, when I see a brand new MB 500, its usally deb'd, and I think it looks sharp, classy, and understated. There's no need, *IMHO*, for 'Lexus', then the 'L', then 'GS400'. I don't care if anyone says 'hmm, what kind of car is that?' Not that others do, but I don't feel like I have to advertise what I got under the hood; those who question will find out soon enough. Those who I would have something in common with will know, y'know?
Its all good.
As for the exhaust, (ha! pea shooters, that's great) that maybe next, but alot of research and a few more direct deposits first.
I think it was you who posted earlier about stupid newbie questions?? I liked those because I identified with almost all of them!
I want throaty, but not loud, and I don't want to loose any of the low end......time for the archive search!
FYI, I welcome any and all comments.
Peace.
07-14-01, 04:31 PM
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looks great, the exhaust you are going to buy is L-tuned, you will look at others like borla, but the result will be L-Tuned...
haha actaully i would suggest you get L-tuned, i like louder more "ricy" exhausts but i think you'd like the quiet deep rumble of L-tuned
haha actaully i would suggest you get L-tuned, i like louder more "ricy" exhausts but i think you'd like the quiet deep rumble of L-tuned
07-14-01, 05:00 PM
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A question onthe L-Turned stuff...
this may be a faq somewhere, but humor me...
The L tuned items can be ordered and installed through any lexus dealer? That seems pretty cool, but wierd to me. I guess coming for the BMW world, almost any mods usually voided your warranty and the service techs would look at you like you had 4 heads if you told them you wanted them to put on an aftermarket piece / mod...
The L tuned items can be ordered and installed through any lexus dealer? That seems pretty cool, but wierd to me. I guess coming for the BMW world, almost any mods usually voided your warranty and the service techs would look at you like you had 4 heads if you told them you wanted them to put on an aftermarket piece / mod...
07-14-01, 05:28 PM
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Badges gone..
I fully endorse removing the badges. Mine will be off soon as well. Looks tight. I dispise any type of ulterior accessories. Neon lights, bumper scratch guards, stripes, et al. Too bad for the residue that you were left with. A visit to a good body shop will eliminate those.
07-14-01, 05:34 PM
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Hey Horse,
About yesterday; a little too much caffine; no hard feelings.
I've learned a ton of info already from this forum and the folks who keep it going and would gladly stand in line to contribute.
Thanks again everyone.
About yesterday; a little too much caffine; no hard feelings.
I've learned a ton of info already from this forum and the folks who keep it going and would gladly stand in line to contribute.
Thanks again everyone.
07-14-01, 05:39 PM
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Since Lexus doesn't offer "Sport" models they offer L-tuned parts for dealer installation. Thus, you can purchase the L-Tuned parts from any Lexus or Toyota dealer. Many here have purchased from Steve Ganz @ Carson Toyota and a few are now purchasing from Lexus of Manhattan and then having them installed by a Lexus dealer if they want to keep the warranty or by whomever they want if they don't care about the warranty. (whew, long sentence ).
Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota
Gonzo4u@earthlink.net
800-908-6968 ext. 2381
Or Private Message SUPRATRD
for Manhattan Lexus PM Johnny Mo for the contact.
As for non-Lexus mods voiding your warranty - as long as you stay with L-Tuned and TRD, you're OK. Other, non-Lexus/Toyota mods are between you and your dealer. Some are cool about it. Others are dicks. I'd talk to your service advisor before putting on a "foreign" mod if you care about your warranty.
).Steve Ganz at Carson Toyota
Gonzo4u@earthlink.net
800-908-6968 ext. 2381
Or Private Message SUPRATRD
for Manhattan Lexus PM Johnny Mo for the contact.
As for non-Lexus mods voiding your warranty - as long as you stay with L-Tuned and TRD, you're OK. Other, non-Lexus/Toyota mods are between you and your dealer. Some are cool about it. Others are dicks. I'd talk to your service advisor before putting on a "foreign" mod if you care about your warranty.