black_LS

So how'd you wash the engine compartment? Soapy water?

GRAND_LS 4

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Nice looking ride. You did a great job, esp on the engine compartment... what did you use to make it look BRAND new?

Zoraone

I use a glass cleaner that doesn't contain any harsh chemicals. I can't remember the name off the top of my head. Basically get the dirt off with rags and towels.

Then I went over the plastic with basic armorall. But, instead of slopping it on, I wiped it off afterward to give it a dull shine.

steveski

Welcome to CL - pretty amazing before and after transformation. The blue looks great. I don't see many with that color - very nice

MC Wong

Your car looks fantastic. Great job in bringing the car back to near new condition.

Zoraone

Again, thank you all. I still have some work to do with the wheels and tires. I need to pull the wheels and clean the underside of the wheel arches. Likewise, some touchup paint is in order.

The original owner was a golfer and the rear bumper has some marks on it.

All-in-all, currently the nicest vehicle I've ever had the pleasure to own. Even at 12+ years old it is smoother, quieter and far more comfortible than my 2005 GTO --- and it has better paint too!

KilaWombat

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Cleaned up very nicely...sweet ride

steveski

All-in-all, currently the nicest vehicle I've ever had the pleasure to own. Even at 12+ years old it is smoother, quieter and far more comfortible than my 2005 GTO --- and it has better paint too![/QUOTE]

I say the same thing about my 95 bro - I drive 80 miles roundtrip to work and the car still drives like new - glad you like it. It will give you many more years of enjoyment.

Matador

I have a sudden urge to clean my engine bay now... wonder why...?

heyhowyado

you're care looks fantastic!

how often do you use the clay-bar system?? every time you wash or only before you wax?

Zoraone

I've done it once on my GTO at about 25k miles and once on the Lexus. I guess you could do it before each wax, but it really depends on the condition of the paint of your car to begin with.

Thermactor

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so how much do you want for the LS?

Zoraone

I don't want to sell it

LiCelsior

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well im sure if someone offered u 15grand u'll sell it lol.

TJW98LS

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Holy S***, no way man... No wonder the paint doesn't hold up well. ****, i'll have to have someone clearcoat it when I get the bottom painted =(