So this is just a repost from the main thread: After getting my Cargo net hardware I noticed that the metal plate which you screw it in....is GONE on one side.....so that was a bummer. Then I fiddling around I found I can mount it INWARD and the cargo net would hold just about the same. So in case anybody needs an alternative....here you go:




I will have to find a larger nylon screw for that hole that I left there. Overall I need to take off the the latch cover plate cause I snapped it in before tighening up the carpet liners... and that thing is really tight in there. Didn't have my pry tool on hand so....some other time...

 

2006, but feels like it just rolled off the lot! Freshly upholstered interior on the GS300, Pristine, sharp, and exactly how a Lexus should look. What do you guys think?





Now it feel like a proper Lexus GS.....

 

Gave the '06 GS300 some much-needed TLC this weekend. Full deep clean inside and out, plus a few new bits to freshen up the look. Used detailing brushes to get into the nooks and crannies. Used a powerful vacuum. She might be 20 years old soon, but she still cleans up better than most new cars on the road. Still in love with this silhouette!

 

After scrubbing a bit the interior carpet, it was time for some new floormats.

 

Was showing some friends the updates, so why not share a quick video.

PS- I was commenting that I will be swapping a burnt Xenon bulb with a new pair of 6000Ks and I ordered original wheel locks.

 

One of my bulbs burnt out, I actually thought the color of the bulb was pinkish-purple, then I read that's the bulb dying off. So to match my LED foglight I picked up a pair of 6000K bulbs.

 

So yes, the car is entering it's final phases. I'm awaiting some parts and I at the same time I am giving the paint some time to cure, it needs one more month for the deep cleaning and ceramic coating aplications.
Next iwill be the replacing of both upstream oxygen sensors, and I will be adding 90-degree extensions on the downstream sensors. I ordered an EVAC purge valve, for my engine came off an IS300 and it uses a different system, so when I fill it up, it rough idles for a while. Then I'm getting another engine servicing, I have some inexpensive synthetic oil for cleaning and flushing the engine. Then I'm getting a full auto detailing, Inside, undercarriage, and motor.

Parts still needed:
Aftermarket side skirts, Trunk carpet, new flat tire replacement, rear tool kit, and Sun Guard tint.

Then I guess that would be the end of the road.... I might post later on a head unit upgrade and amplifier with some sound deadning and speaker hack for the ones I bought,

Stay safe,

Paul

 

So my 'secret sauce' is here... Vonixx Hidracuoro. This is like Aerospace 303 protectant but made for luxury cars. The "Soft-Touch" Feel: Because it’s lanolin-based, Hidracouro makes synthetic leatherette feel more like real, expensive Napa leather. It takes away that "vinyl" stiffness and makes the seats feel supple under your legs. It also has a distinct "fine leather/new car" aroma that will immediately upgrade the "luxury vibe" when someone sits in the car. Hidracouro gives a "satin" look, it makes the black in your seats look deeper and richer without being "shiny" or greasy like a cheap tire shine.....

 

They told me "That car looks clean..." I told them I was just getting started

You can't shortcut a two-decade legacy. It took 8 rounds of lifting 20 years of road film, oils, dirt, and "hidden"grime just from the door cards, dash, center console and seat backs, to finally see the water run clear. If you want the best S190 in the country, you have to do the work others aren't willing to do. Done right, not just done.

Interior protection coming soon....

 

So I am lucky enough to have a friend who has a print shop. My vinyl decals just arrived. I gave that Start button like 8 passes of alcohol and microfiber cloth, and no more dirt is coming off. Next a little soapy water on the decal and align it to the LED. Stretch around the button and place the chrome trim. Depending on how the gray color acts upon the backlight, I might swap for Charcoal black. Original Lexus fonts are used.

 

Japan vs Germany. The S190 holding it's own in the garage today.

 

They say it’s the little things, but 20 years of 'Engine Start' wear was staring me in the face every morning. 🏎️✨
I went down a rabbit hole designing this custom matte decal to get that factory-fresh fit. It already looks 100x better, but we’re still dialing in the size adjustments until it’s 100% surgically fit. No bunching allowed in this cockpit. 📏🧐