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What did you do to your GS today?

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Old 04-03-19, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by maya1883
Well, I am planning to sell or exchange my lease car "Lexus UX UX 250h AWD" Anyone is here that suggest me how I transfer my lease because I have no idea on these matters.
1. This is the 2gen forum
2. Ummm... perhaps you should speak with the company that currently has your lease?
Old 04-03-19, 08:54 AM
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Wet sanded the headlights, 800, 1000, 1500, 2000, 2500, then 3000. There's still some yellowing on the passenger side lights, but it's better than it was before. To anyone who has done this before, will an AIO polish with a rag work to bring back the shine back to the lights? I used some spray wax with carnuba to at least give it some protection while my tools and supplies get shipped up here.

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I'd say you're only polishing the external surface area... you can only make it so perfect. Yet that won't change the "inside" of the lens material, and you probably aren't going to polish the inside. Not sure there's much you can do, on the external surface, that you haven't already done.
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
I'd say you're only polishing the external surface area... you can only make it so perfect. Yet that won't change the "inside" of the lens material, and you probably aren't going to polish the inside. Not sure there's much you can do, on the external surface, that you haven't already done.
That makes sense, I was referring to the micro-scratches left by the sanding though. Just wasn't sure if PlastX or an AIO polish would remove it or not.
Old 04-03-19, 05:16 PM
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Yes. After 3000 grit, move into polishes. Shouldn't take long to restore clarity, if all the larger grit scratches are gone.
Old 04-03-19, 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by firelizard
Yes. After 3000 grit, move into polishes. Shouldn't take long to restore clarity, if all the larger grit scratches are gone.
Great thanks, i figured that was the case.

In other news, got some more LED's in the mail today and threw some into the interior, more specifically the footwells and key ring.

Can't really tell, but it's white.


Another thing came in the mail today..more excited for this. Finally might be able to listen to the radio after my head unit gets in.

Old 04-04-19, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ph0bolus
That makes sense, I was referring to the micro-scratches left by the sanding though. Just wasn't sure if PlastX or an AIO polish would remove it or not.
Suspect they aren't external-surface micro-scratches... that they might be internal micro-fissures, that you can't do anything about, and are part of the structure.

Seem to remember when opticians check for scratches of the eye, they'll use a dye that will fill in the scratches ("lines"), while doing nothing to smooth surfaces... anything you can wipe on the external-surface, to identify if the scratches are external, or internal?
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
Suspect they aren't external-surface micro-scratches... that they might be internal micro-fissures, that you can't do anything about, and are part of the structure.

Seem to remember when opticians check for scratches of the eye, they'll use a dye that will fill in the scratches ("lines"), while doing nothing to smooth surfaces... anything you can wipe on the external-surface, to identify if the scratches are external, or internal?
I don't think so, but I'm pretty sure they're external from the sanding. There was only hazing /oxidation initially. I didn't notice any internal scratches when I started.
Old 04-05-19, 06:26 PM
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Put my interior back together, found my security light plug, and changed all the door lock actuators
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Originally Posted by sbagdon
Suspect they aren't external-surface micro-scratches... that they might be internal micro-fissures, that you can't do anything about, and are part of the structure.

Seem to remember when opticians check for scratches of the eye, they'll use a dye that will fill in the scratches ("lines"), while doing nothing to smooth surfaces... anything you can wipe on the external-surface, to identify if the scratches are external, or internal?
You can clearly tell that the exterior surface is scuffed by the lack of gloss. Polishing out the scratches will restore the gloss fully, and some of the clarity, even if it doesn't restore clarity all the way through the plastic.
Old 04-07-19, 05:20 PM
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Lowered my GS430 with Tein S-Tech springs, new KYB GR2 struts all around and new KYB mounts on the front struts. Still need to do upper control arms, an alignment and probably need some wheel spacers.



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Gave the engine bay a nice bath. Can almost eat off of it now.


Old 04-07-19, 10:17 PM
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I used the 3M kit which 3 levels of wet sanding and then a polish compound. They say to only use the HAND sander but I used a Battery powered drill to speed it all up. You can get it all done with just the $20 kit and any drill.
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Looking good man!
Old 04-08-19, 08:46 AM
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Does anyone know where i can find more info on a flashing high brake light for our cars?. I tried searching and didnt really find much. I assume its a relay of some sort. I think something like this would look cool/ be more safe.



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