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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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Hello All,

First I would like to thank all who take the time to read this and respond.
They call me Ermac(nick name), I'm from Ventura County, I just bought 2 days ago a 2009 Lexus(Color: Dark Gray, Guts: Black) GS 350 WITH 2100K MILES YES 2100K MILES!!!!! This is a first time luxurious car buy for me =]. So I have been reading everything I can about that questions I have VIA the search button, but still cant understand just a couple things: 1 how to properly maintain the leather( clean, condition, and feed? Once a week, month? Brands?), and the exterior (wax, clay bar, sealant, and so on??? Once a week, month? Brands?). Any input will be greatly appreciated! I'm used to my scion and plain ol cloth seats, Costco car wash and looked great, but now that I have this baby, I want to really take care of every aspect I can. The most important, leather and paint. Everything else I can do( Alldata =]). Thanks again everyone!!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 08:44 PM
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Welcome to the forums bro post some pics of the GS. First and foremost, go here and sign up and provide your Club Lexus UN and youll get a discount on all the parts.

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/parts-c...S350-2009.html

You can use Lexus leather conditioner. You can do that every few months or so. As far as waxing there are many ways you can do so, take a look in the Auto Care & Detailing forum.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks for the info! I have done so I just keep getting confused about the whole process for the leather and paint =[
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:07 PM
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i wax my car every 3 months
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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clay bar every 6 months with mothers and clean my leather and condition it every week.
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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i use Griots wax products and cleaners when possible…. go on their site. they have a lot of tutorials and when to's and how to's….. keep us updated and show us some pics
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:12 PM
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Thanks for the response Warandcar! I will post some pics asap!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:17 PM
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welcome to our club… so much information here. your car should last until my 5 year old starts to drive. then you can sell it to me!
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Old Jul 30, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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LOL! Man I don't think I'll ever get rid of it!
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 10:22 AM
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PoorBoy's makes the best car care products overall. I do, however, love the 3M Performance Finish (paint sealant) for a last step product. If you've got some imperfections, pick up a bottle of PoorBoy's Black Hole (for dark cars only), then do some 3M PF after.
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 11:16 AM
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Go read the forums at Autogeek.net they have alot of information for you and all the products you would ever want. I was a beginner and went with Blackfire products and love them.
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welcome yes ventura county!!!
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 03:48 PM
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Thank everyone for your input!!! Anybody know if there is meets in Ventura County?
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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Zymol for the wash and wax products seem to work well for me. welcome aboard boss!
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 06:02 PM
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Post some pics!

As for the leather, I found this website called www.best-auto-detailing-tips.com probably best info and its clear and cut! Check it out!

I'll be posting some of my baby soon, just need to clean her up!
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