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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Drives: '14 GT86, '08 Vitz Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Central Valley, CA
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Silky Smooth
Well, I finally got around to cleaning my car again. It was overdue for one (dang school in the way), so I did the works. I cleaned it with Meguiar's Crystal Clean wash (panel by panel like I always do), dried, let sit overnight (did this wash to get that thick layer of dirt off), then washed it again using Dawn (panel by panel
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I ♥ Yaris
Drives: Black 08 LB MT & red 97 Miata Join Date: Oct 2008
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Very nice, I have definitely grown to appreciate sedans more since I joined YW. Thanks in no small part to sedans like yours. Beauty!
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Looking good, love your sedan.
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That last pic is amazing. Good job as always Laz!
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Gotta address that negative battery post and cable issue before it gets any worse. Car looks great.
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Location: Oklahoma
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Nice, Laz!!! Wanna come to Oklahoma and do mine LOL!!!???
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I LOVE my Yaris!
Drives: 2007 Polar White LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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Very nice!!
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vroom vroom
Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006
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I always look at this car and think "damn, I should have gotten a Vios"
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Yeah, I've been taking care of it, but it keeps coming back. I'll be on a short break, so I'm going to take it into the dealership to have them clean it up and coat it with that gel to prevent the acid buildup from returning.
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I got the VG's for like 30 bucks (I want to say, but you can get them on eBay for cheaper, maybe. Do an eBay search for Vortekz Generators). |
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I don't know that I'd take it to the dealer for that, but that's the right idea; silicone paste ftw.
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![]() Drives: 2008 Yaris LB "S" Blazing Blue Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Central N.J.
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I never liked the Sedan version of the Yaris *until* I saw your car....very nice ride
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