The old girl doesn't scrub up too badly
The old girl doesn't scrub up too badly
25-01-2017, 01:25 AM
I also wanted to give her a good clean to wash off any salt/grit that maybe stuck in the wheelarches/underneath that the car has picked up over winter.
Some before pics:
![[Image: DSC00267.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00267.jpg)
![[Image: DSC00268.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00268.jpg)
![[Image: DSC00269.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00269.jpg)
After pics:
![[Image: DSC00270.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00270.jpg)
![[Image: DSC00271.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00271.jpg)
![[Image: DSC00272.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00272.jpg)
I spent 5 hours to get it looking all clean and shiney.
I also decided to take off the chrome exhaust tip and clean that up as well (sorry no before pics as I forgot to take some). But here are some after pics:
![[Image: DSC00273.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00273.jpg)
![[Image: DSC00274.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00274.jpg)
Exhaust tip fitted back onto the car:
![[Image: DSC00275.jpg]](http://i688.photobucket.com/albums/vv242/kam05_2009/DSC00275.jpg)
She doesn't look too bad for a 9.5 year old car.
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
I washed my car yesterday- it was absolutly flithy! It last had a wash 1500 miles ago and since it was a sunny day yesterday, I gave the car the full works- wash, clay, polish/wax (Meg's 3 step system), tyres dressed etc. I also cleaned the interior.
I also wanted to give her a good clean to wash off any salt/grit that maybe stuck in the wheelarches/underneath that the car has picked up over winter.
Some before pics:
After pics:
I spent 5 hours to get it looking all clean and shiney.
I also decided to take off the chrome exhaust tip and clean that up as well (sorry no before pics as I forgot to take some). But here are some after pics:
Exhaust tip fitted back onto the car:
She doesn't look too bad for a 9.5 year old car.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
25-01-2017, 01:57 AM
Nice work though matey, was a bit cold out there for washing the car yesterday, but it's looking really nice - and yes difficult to tell how old it is :biggrin:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Wow 1500 miles without a clean? Actually didn't look that bad considering! :tongue_smilie:
Nice work though matey, was a bit cold out there for washing the car yesterday, but it's looking really nice - and yes difficult to tell how old it is :biggrin:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
25-01-2017, 02:11 AM
Its done 133k now.
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Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
Actually I'm thinking of getting the front bumper and bonnet resprayed- too many stonechips (I normally try and hide the stonechips with polish/wax).
Its done 133k now.
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
Mods:...WIM geometry setup & fine tune, K&N Air filter, Stainless steel A/C rings, Brodit phone kit, Stainless steel clock surround, B&M Shortshifter & LED Domelight, Maplight & Sun Visors, OEM Chrome exhaust tip, OEM rubber bootliner, Fan type windscreen washer jets, LS430 Side repeaters, OEM LE grille, OEM cargo net, Front OEM armrest
25-01-2017, 03:03 AM
![[Image: Sig-enginebay.jpg]](http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y179/SteveHammatt/Sig-enginebay.jpg)
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
steviewevie
25-01-2017, 03:03 AM #7Looks a bit different. Good job :thumbup:
IS200 Turbo project now just about complete ! See my thread here and leave your comments.
Now running standalone Syvecs ECU and no stock ECU !
25-01-2017, 03:26 AM
parthiban Wow 1500 miles without a clean? Actually didn't look that bad considering! :tongue_smilie:
Nice work though matey, was a bit cold out there for washing the car yesterday, but it's looking really nice - and yes difficult to tell how old it is :biggrin:
Thats nothing.....its been two years in april for me since i gave it a good clean/wax.......apart from a quick wash the bodushop gave it last year in may....got to do it soon ....heres a pic back in jan @ wim.....looks good Kam!:thumbup1:
![[Image: 6a89a362.jpg]](http://i780.photobucket.com/albums/yy86/AIYA_Z/Car/6a89a362.jpg)
Edited 16-03-2010, 11:55 AM by SHAHZ.
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parthiban Wow 1500 miles without a clean? Actually didn't look that bad considering! :tongue_smilie:
Nice work though matey, was a bit cold out there for washing the car yesterday, but it's looking really nice - and yes difficult to tell how old it is :biggrin:
Thats nothing.....its been two years in april for me since i gave it a good clean/wax.......apart from a quick wash the bodushop gave it last year in may....got to do it soon ....heres a pic back in jan @ wim.....looks good Kam!:thumbup1:
Tinted Glass-Sports Grill-Debadged-TTE Spoiler-TTE Lowering Springs-PLUK Kazama Exhaust-18" Aero Alloys-K&N Air Filter-Denso Iridium Power Spark Plugs-Quad Tail Light Conversion-6000K HID-X-White High Beam-6 LED Sidelights-Quad LED Boot Light-JDM OEM Smoked Front Fogs-JDM Blue Reverse Bulbs-LS430 Smoked Side Repeaters-6 LED Side Repeaters-Chrome Indicator Bulbs-Alpine HU-Rear Headrest Monitors-PIAA Super Sporza-Fan Washer Jets-Lex Tax Disc Holder-Chrome Gear Knob-2003 Cup Holder-Toyo Proxes T1-R
25-01-2017, 03:29 AM
SHAHZ Thats nothing.....its been two years in april for me since i gave it a good clean/wax.......apart from a quick wash the bodushop gave it last year in may....got to do it soon ....heres a pic back in jan @ wim
![[Image: carzl.th.jpg]](http://img710.imageshack.us/i/carzl.jpg/)
Do you mean 2 years since you've given it a proper clean, or 2 years since it's been washed in any form (other than the bodyshop wash you mentioned)?
hock:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
SHAHZ Thats nothing.....its been two years in april for me since i gave it a good clean/wax.......apart from a quick wash the bodushop gave it last year in may....got to do it soon ....heres a pic back in jan @ wim
Do you mean 2 years since you've given it a proper clean, or 2 years since it's been washed in any form (other than the bodyshop wash you mentioned)?
hock:
2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]
Black just doesn't look right unless its clean and shiny :laugh:
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