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02-28-02, 11:10
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I just bought a 2002 Lexus IS300 and it is silver, thats right SILVER (no black this time) with black interior. The dealer however already took the plastic off it  and cleaned it. When I get it home should I just dawn wash it, clay, and then SG or do you think I need AIO. Thanks everyone. | |
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02-28-02, 11:24
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Dave C. is offline
Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 380 |
Congrats on the new ride Al!!  I don't think the AIO will hurt, so yes I would use it. Also, I wouldn't clay if it isn't totally necessary. What did you get rid of btw?? | |
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02-28-02, 11:27
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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NJ Posts: 3,211 | CONGRATS!
I know we had a few PM's back and forth on your new car purchase....glad you finally decided on something! NICE CAR!
Anyhow, I would dawn wash, clay and go right to SG....no need for AIO........
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02-28-02, 11:29
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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: MA Posts: 1,932 | I would use either the clay or the all in one. You can tell if the car even needs either, more than likley it won't. Straight to the SG, wax and then take some pictures for us. | |
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02-28-02, 11:33
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Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Marlborough, Massachusetts Posts: 1,799 | I was chatting with AlBoston, geekysteve, prinzII, bw and Jason last night on the Autopia Chat and all told us of the great deal he got on the car at Lexus of Norwood.
Al...have fun!
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02-28-02, 12:15
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Dave C. is offline
Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 380 |
Quote: Originally posted by Gonzo0903
the great deal he got on the car at Lexus of Norwood.
| Buying from the "man" Al?? I think everyone in MA has bought a car from Herb, or at least it seems that way. Interesting guy, not too impressed with his dealerships though. My family has purchased 3 cars from him, pretty soon he will own all of the dealers in MA  . Enough of my ranting, congrats again on the new ride!! Very cool car indeed!!  | |
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02-28-02, 12:57
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MikeLS is offline
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 645 |  Whoa, Sweet!
Very nice Al! I've looked at a few IS300s but I'm still up in the air. I've got it narrowed down between 3 or 4 makes now and the Lexus is one of them. I'm jealous!!  
Congrats, you must be elated! Now, show us some pix to drool over will ya?!  | |
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02-28-02, 01:34
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Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cooper City, FL Posts: 545 | I think that pretty much everyone knows my preference for using AIO no matter what...it'll provide a nice surface for the SG to bond with, and frankly takes so little time to do that you might as well do it right.
I know that I will probably get flamed on this, but...I firmly believe that it is time well spent.
Congratulations on your new wheels!! 
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02-28-02, 01:52
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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: MA Posts: 1,932 | Jim - I'm with you on the AIO all the way. | |
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02-28-02, 02:23
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RH is offline
Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 543 | I'm chime in with my vote for AIO also. Congrats on the new ride! | |
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02-28-02, 03:38
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Join Date: May 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 286 | Honestly, if the dealer already got their hands on the car, they've probably already screwed it up...if i were in your shoes id Dawn wash, clay (to get out the rail dust), use something eqivelent to PPCL, and then AIO, followed by SG....id take the time to have the piece of mind of knowing it was done right.
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02-28-02, 04:11
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kreativ is offline
Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 103 | Congrats on your new IS! Silver should be much easier to maintain than your previous black.
The 3 Lexus dealers closest to me all wax the car as part of the prep work. So personally, I'd use AIO (1 or 2 applications) to remove any wax and then apply SG over it.
I tend to be conservative when it comes to new cars, so I stay away from Dawn washes (bad for paint if overdone, according to Ron K. and Sal of Zaino. Something about harming the plasticizers) and claying. | |
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