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Lexus GS400 Before/after: PC, Menzerna Intensive and Final, NXT (15 pictures; 5.92MB)

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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Default Lexus GS400 Before/after: PC, Menzerna Intensive and Final, NXT (15 pictures; 5.92MB)

I got this Lexus last Saturday and the paint was in poor condition. I touched up all the chips and scratches. The touch up paint was left to cure for several days. Afterwards, I ordered a Porter Cable 7424 and Menzerna polishes, and used my Clay Magic bar and the remainer of my NXT wax. The exhaust tips were polished using 2000 grit sandpaper and Mother's polish. The entire detailing process: Dawn dishwashing soap wash, claying, 2 polishing steps, and waxing, took 6 hours. The results are still shocking to me everytime I look at the car. Enjoy the pictures.

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The paint is so extremely smooth. It took out most of the scratches and made the shine so deep. Thanks for looking.

PS: The lowering springs are being delievered.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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very nice job. looks brand new again.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:23 AM
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excellent restoration

just like new.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:26 AM
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beautiful car. need some bigger wheels though.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:32 AM
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^what he said! good job though!
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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That's some good *** work dude! holy ****...i'm thoroughly impressed with what you just did.

BTW: if you need to sell those VS-XX let me know.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:39 AM
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The exhaust tips were rusty, dirty and grimey. This is the result from 2000 grit sanding and Mother's metal polish.




The wheels/tires for sale. They have been for sale for months! Out of all my wheels, I can't seem to sell these... That's why I am content on using these wheels temporarily for the time being.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:41 AM
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PM me the specs and the price.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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Amazing.
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 09:51 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Phil DeVtec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">PM me the specs and the price.</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you are thinking of putting it on your G35, here is a picture:

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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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wow good job
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:40 AM
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lol i saw this on club lexus too!
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:39 AM
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needs bigger wheels
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:42 AM
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talk about from ashy to classy ... very nice job
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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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dude that is insane!
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