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Old 02-01-12, 09:57 AM
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I offered my IS-F a little treat for my nearly 2 years of ownership : Full detailing
















It looks like the paint had been washed with grit



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This looks great! I'm really impressed with what the waxing did. What kind of wax was it? Is that a foam applicator pad you used with your polisher?
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Sweet..!! My F is screaming for a FULL detail job like that... Might make this one of my Spring projects..

Also, I noticed your F has the clear 3rd brake light in your international market... Is there a way you can get us a part number for it from your local Lexus dealership ..??

This is something cool us USA owners can bring in..

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Are the tips supposed to be chrome? I've noticed mine look like brushed aluminum now (no reflection).

I have yet to perform a full paint correction on my Obsidian.....most likely this Spring.
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Looks great! Detailed mine this summer (obsidian) using the turtle wax black box kit and it turned out fantastic, it really popped after using it.
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Are the tips supposed to be chrome? I've noticed mine look like brushed aluminum now (no reflection).

I have yet to perform a full paint correction on my Obsidian.....most likely this Spring.
Chrome..?? No way Jose... LoL

Stainless Steel...

You should be able to bring them back lto life with this and some elbow grease..




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Yes the tips are supposed to look chrome

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Also, I noticed your F has the clear 3rd brake light in your international market... Is there a way you can get us a part number for it from your local Lexus dealership ..??
I never noticed USDM had a different 3rd stop light.
******* gives me 81006-53030-C0 as the part number. My EPC is not working at the moment so I can not cross check
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Originally Posted by IS350atWOT
This looks great! I'm really impressed with what the waxing did. What kind of wax was it? Is that a foam applicator pad you used with your polisher?
I don't know which products were used. I had a professional do it for me
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Nice job on the install! As Joe Z said, the clear third brake light would be something nice for the IS Fs here.
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That's not right! Would you have a professional service your woman? Just kidding. Looks great.
I found this site that tells you how all this is done with great video's and they test all kinds of waxes and stuff.
www.autogeekonline.net
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Chrome..?? No way Jose... LoL

Stainless Steel...

You should be able to bring them back lto life with this and some elbow grease..




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Thanks! I actually have some of that at home
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Originally Posted by yemgi

I never noticed USDM had a different 3rd stop light.
******* gives me 81006-53030-C0 as the part number. My EPC is not working at the moment so I can not cross check
Awesome ..!! Our USDM part number 81006‑30011‑C0 / USE20, BLACK and has the red lense..

Thank you for verifying the cleat center stop light.. Should be pretty easy to get from our JDM part supplier here on CL..

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Originally Posted by yemgi
I don't know which products were used. I had a professional do it for me
I was about to comment on the porter cable.I've always wanted to learn to use one correctly...but not on my car

He/They did a great job!! Looks brand new again. Props
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Originally Posted by yemgi

I never noticed USDM had a different 3rd stop light.
******* gives me 81006-53030-C0 as the part number. My EPC is not working at the moment so I can not cross check
Awesome ..!! Our USDM part number 81006‑30011‑C0 / USE20, BLACK and has the red lense..

Thank you for verifying the clear center stop light.. Should be pretty easy to get for our JDM part suppliers here on CL..

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