When someone works with their hands, is a laborer. When someone works with their hands and mind, is a craftsman. But when someone works with their hands, mind, and heart…is an Artist.
Professional detailing and professionally recovered seats. YOU are a professional mechanic, you have all the tools and knowledge needed to do YOUR job, let those with the expert knowledge do their job too. You’ll be much happier in the end. I can’t believe you took on this project but it shows how much you love this car and I look forward to seeing it completed!
Agreed on professional detailing. As for the seats and such there's a lot of smaller textile companies in towns and regions that do such work. Though it's very hard to find what you're looking for upper end things like a lexus. I've seen it done though.
Enjoying this Lexus series. For seats - Good condition used. Detailing - Professional. Attempted the self-detailing thing, but ended up driving to a professional shop with the car interior in a mess.
As a DIY’r, I love the fact that you don’t hide the problems found during this process because it’s part of the process. It’s reassuring to see a master mechanic deal with the headaches along the way. Great series! I look forward to follow this journey.
Shout out to Jose, solid cameraman/video editor/helper guy! Give that man a raise, he's gonna be in for a lot of work in the future as this series progresses!
My honest opinion would be to have a professional apolstry shop make new seat covers and have a professional detail shop do a full detail on it. I can't wait to see once everything has been done and its all cleaned up. What a great Lexus!
Stumbled onto this channel and I'm impressed how you don't cut away or hide the processes. No annoying background music or cutting to the finished product. It's a relief! As for the interior, getting the leather covers is one thing. But the foam and cushioning pieces will also need some taking care of. I think you should lean in getting mint used pieces. Of course, if those start to get wildly overpriced, you'll have no alternative than to go with the new covers only. If you do go that route, here's hoping the cushioning pieces are in decent shape. As for detailing, I think you have your hands full as it is with the mechnical side. Detailing is a whole other ball of wax. I would say send it out to get it detailed.
It is what it is. Its all ok for a expert mechanic that pays wholesale. For a non mechanic, send it to the wrecker ball. This is gonna maybe the best of his series.
I absolutely love your channel! It’s so refreshing to watch and not have to worry about 4 letter f bombs flying all over the place and no screaming! I really enjoy seeing the care you take removing and installing each part. Thank you!
Yeah, there isn't much Lexus restorations on TH-cam. At least, not much where originality is the main objective. On the other hand: they are very expensive to work on, so I can see why. Ask me how I know 😉
I think you'll receive the most personal satisfaction (and we, your viewers will learn the most) watching YOU rebuild the seats and do the detailing. Thanks for a great channel
Amazing series! As a 21 year old Lexus LX 470 owner, I appreciate you showing love to an old Lexus. These early 2000s top of the line Lexuses are built like no other and will go to the moon and back several times if you take care of them! Also, you are a very brave man, dealing with issues on the camera and not editing out the frustrating parts!
Hello from Romania! I look at you with great interest and I can't wait for this episode. You are my style of mechanic who doesn't make fun of the customer or the car (unfortunately, we lack such specialists here). From my point of view, definitely go with the deep interior detailing and change the upholstery of the seats if they can no longer be saved. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to the next episode. All the best, I salute you with respect.
This has to be one of the luckiest cars out there, not only did it make it to 600k miles after all that it found a home with the one man in the world that will put all OEM part back on it and fix it to perfection. I would say get used OEM seats and any panels that might be beyond repair, then do a complete interior detail to bring it back to like new and when the car becomes a 1-million-mile car you should do the custom interior with all the materials you want.
@@stormforge68 Ya you can get parts from low milage cars for less than 1/4 of the price of new, that is even if you can get the part new from OEM. Interior panels are really hard to come by because they are either on back order until the manufacture makes a batch or only have one or 2 in the whole country. (I struggled to find OEM trim for a 10-year-old Toyota) If you want new your closest option is reupholstering which would not be OEM. And at that point you also want to re bolster the seats too and that bring up the price higher than get used OEM. Also, if anything were to wear prematurely AMD can show us how to fix it so that would be a bonus to anyone who is also trying to take their own car to higher milage. While I see his OCD on restoring the car, I would like him to take the car to a million miles before going all out on the car and doing unrealistic fixes.
For the seats, third option looks like the best way to go. Just make sure they replace the foam too. As for detailing, you should send it to a professional, but do make sure it's someone willing to film it. I like detailing videos, and do want to see it.
I'm not a mechanic and I don't even do my own oil changes but I love seeing your work and hearing your thought process as you do it. It really helps me see the complexity of all of this and appreciate the work mechanics do to keep peoples cars on the road.
Bringing new life to the LS430 is like finding an old, neglected and unwanted dog at the animal shelter. It's given a checkup at the vet, some pampering at the groomer, and a loving home.
Loving the series so far. I vote for good used seats, if not, custom leather covers Professional detailing would be nice, get it done right the first time since you're invested in the project.
do agree. it has to be real clen since it has been so bad before. then it is easy to keep it clean. I know I am a car detailer- but seen a lot of fast clean..and still is...not rigth, and that is also for the lexus. it is wort it.
Man i know nothing more than filling up gas, and changing my break lights. But something about this channel make me love watching all these videos. Car mechanics are underrated.
Was planning to watch the first 20mins then watch the rest later - but because AMD makes it super engaging ended up watching all of it! Great viewing and learning!
Loving this series!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Any chance you can include a link to the full list of repairs and cost and time breakdown as you go?
If the price of low mileage OEM interior replacement parts are reasonable, I suggest that route. If not, there are very competent interior craftsmen in your vicinity that can rebuild and recover the seat covers to match. Either option would make you happy.
I'm all for custom seat covers and new seat foam; there are quite a few companies that offer these and IMHO, would be worthwhile. Then all you have to do is the upkeep and condition the leather ever so often and you'll enjoy it for years to come. As far as the detailing goes, having worked as a professional detailer in my earlier years, it takes a lot of time and dedication to do a thorough job. If you don't have the time for it, it would be worthwhile having it done processionally, especially if you're looking at other things like paint correction. White is one of the more difficult colors to detail.
Fixing the interior sounds great. Every man to his trade. I mean, a professional, reputable detailer sounds like the icing on the cake. Can't wait to see what you do. Cheers from Australia.🇦🇺🇺🇲
I think you should go with the high quality seat covers, I'm thinking of going that way with my older camry since they don't make my seats anymore, it would be nice to see your approach, keep up the great work!
I've been following this the last few videos. I would be interested in a running tally of the total expenses... parts you've replaced and cost of the car running tally. It would be good info.
As a guess (and I'm not a car person) he will have spent about the same as it cost him to purchase the car in the first place. Especially if he gets new seats.
Kiichiro Toyoda founded Toyota. The word "Toyoda" uses ten Japanese strokes to write while "Toyota" uses only eight. Eight is considered a lucky number in Japanese culture. For these reasons "Toyota" was chosen as the company's name.
There is also a separate company called ToyoDa (started and run by the same "Toyota" family) that makes parts and tools, which is why the part has Toyoda stamped on it. Since your comment didn't answer his question why it said "Toyoda" on it.
@@BA-gn3qb No, actually it wasn’t. Not once did you mention that Toyoda was a company. You only mentioned that the family name is Toyoda and they changed the spelling due to superstition. How is it obvious that they ALSO use the original spelling in a completely different company? 🤦♂️
I have an 03 ls430 with 177000 miles, apparently I have a few miles ahead of me. I have had the cross climate2 Michelins on for a year, excellent choice for this car. I live in Victoria BC, so lots of rain, a little snow and ice, these tires are great in all seasons. Good luck with your project, love your passion!
Hey AMD, awesome walkthrough and replacement of the LS power steering pump, rack and lines. Can’t wait to see more done with the LS. For the interior I believe a nice leather reupholstery would be great and for detailing, I think a professional detailed would be great. Especially paint color correction. As for the name Toyoda on the pump, that is the founders real last name Toyoda. Kiichiro Toyoda. Fun fact, there is a city in Japan named Toyota since the main Toyota manufacturing plan is in that town.
I have installed pre-made, "Duplicate of Original" leather upholstery on my TWO, 1996 Impala SS' and my 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. I did the Lincoln first, by finding a professional Upholsterer who allowed me to ASSIST him, installing the Lincoln upholstery. With what I learned, I did the Impala SS's and several Ford Truck bench seats. Very pleasant work! Great results!
Watching you fix cars gives me the same sense of peace as watching Bob Ross paint pictures. Big fan! On the seats, i like the used option but the covered option is even better. I would like to see the interior professionally detailed and if possible see their reaction to its current condition. Thank you for these great videos!
I have been following you for a while and i must confess, i am highly impressed with your work, highly professional and highly skilled, great job. Greetings from Nigeria
I say option 3 on the upholstery, and I think getting a professional to hit the reset button on the detail work would be the way to go. I have no doubt you’ll get it in a good detail place, but a pro will make it that much better👍🏽. Love this series!
I love love love love love this series you have on bringing this LS back to life!! Definitely go with the new leather seat covers from NAPA or someone else. And absolutely get a professional detail on the interior and exterior including the engine bay! Also maybe a paint correction and ceramic coating to bring that paint back to life! I’m super excited to watch this project and see the final product!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!
Luv watching these videos. The attention to detail and the luv you have for the Lexus standard for excellence is incomparable,,,appreciate all your work
As someone who has done the seats in both manners, I would get a clean set of used seats in a heartbeat. The aftermarket leathers are pricey and lots of work to install. I would recommend the replacement. I too had a foul odor vehicle and found that the foam retain most of the odors despite the new leathers over them. Therefore, I would really recommend the OEM used seats. No worries about color match or issues with quality. It is what it is!!
I enjoy watching all the content on this channel and I really enjoy watching and learning from this project series. Can’t wait for the next video! If it were me, I’d take it to a professional detailing shop and assess the interior condition afterward.
U can always tell a passionate car guy like all of us that are watching the smile on his face when opening a new part it’s like Xmas to us rt guys!! Our wives hate us lol 😂
Loving these series. Since seats will not be repaired I’d rather see used good condition seats to keep it as OE as possible. Then interior detailing + headlights in my opinion. 🎉
Hi Ahmed,Its nice to have you on another video of the restauration series, about your asking on witch way to go respect those seats., I have done it a few times and it comes all down to the financial aspect of the issue, Here in Venezuela it is very difficult to get things done properly but I had the seats redone completely with new Colombian hides by a very competent craftsman and it costed about half the price of new OEM seats for an 1999 Corolla an also an 1998 LS 400.I was very pleased with the work and so was my client, so my advise would be : do it that way since used seats tend to be brittle on the hides unless they were very well maintained and that is a risk you have to evaluate by seeing and actually feeling the leather. Have a nice day and keep up the extraordinary work.Thank you so much.
If you can't get OEM seats, i definitely like the option of having a professional company make you leather for your seats that you can replace yourself. Also, absolutely yes for giving it to a professional detailer to have it fully detailed. Also a ceramic coating is a must, which i would think should be an option the detailer should do as well.
I'm doing similar things to my new to me 2006 Avalon. Your videos have been an inspiration and a lifesaver. My car has lived in NV and AZ so rubber hoses and plastic connectors are baked to a crackly crunch. I touched the PCV hose and "SNAP". Your advice on Toyota parts from another video has also helped a lot. On another note, Toyoda is the actual family name of the founder of Toyota, Kichiro Toyoda. The Japanese word Toyota is evidently more pleasing to their ears than the original.
I recommend dealer install of vehicle specific seat covers. Had a local KatzKin dealer install saddle brown leather and seat warmers in my 2015 Tundra SR5 CrewMax (MGM) as well as my 2022 4Runner Trail (Army Green). After seeing the quality of the leather and install, I didn't hesitate in ordering for the 4Runner when it landed at the dealer last year. Looks factory in both instances - and with the 4Runner, the saddle brown and the Army Green really complements the truck. Couldn't be happier.
You are a beast with auto mechanics. It is the main reason why I follow your channel. I say leave the detailing to the professionals. They will do it properly and take that burden away from you. The end result will be something that will speak for itself every time you drive it. Also I say go with custom replacement upholstery for the inside. It would be interesting to see a professional who does this for a living. Maybe to see their expertise and tricks of the trade. Loving the series so far. Thanks Amd!
First let me say that I love your channel!! It is so refreshing to be able to watch automotive content without all of the off color comments and horrendous language. You are very much a craftsman and a gentleman! As for the car, my opinion would be to get the new upholstery but maybe try detailing it yourself. That is something that I have been watching videos to learn how to do. You might find that you would enjoy the process. Thank you for the detail and professionalism that you put into your content. God Bless!!
Watched what Chicago Auto Pros have done on other cars. They’re close to you too. That’s my vote. And agree on the new covers for the seats. That power steering job was great.
I like option number 3. Having worked at a Ford Assembly plant when I was younger, I have seen how seats cushions are manufactured and I believe that you can do it and that you will be much happier for having done it.
Custom seat covers is exactly what I was thinking. And yes, have it detailed with all the other work done. I'd like to see you review a 2022 Camry Nightshade SE AWD.
A year and a half ago I bought a 2015 Prius with just under 100,000 miles and the inside looked absolutely new! I think I would stick with what you do best and hire a professional detailer. The other thing. A few years ago I bought new replacement seat covers and seat foam from The Seat Shop for my Chevy van and installed them myself. Looks very good. Thanks for the great videos and I love that new shop!!
I’m more than ever motivated to buy an old Toyota and send it your way for mechanical restoration. Like the other comment says, you’re an artist. Stay blessed. My opinion get OEM seats or change the leathers.
I so wish I knew how to work on automobiles. I'm jus not mechanically inclined. im so impressed. Love the fact that u like things original. When folks work on project cars they tend to ignore the suspension but u not only did it right but u did it first!
When someone works with their hands, is a laborer. When someone works with their hands and mind, is a craftsman. But when someone works with their hands, mind, and heart…is an Artist.
Wow. That's beautiful.
Haha.. I love watching him work. What a find. The cars beautiful. Good to see it found a good home.
Mayito
Very well said!
And someone who works with only his heart, is in a coma.
Seat covers and detailing
You're then supporting professionals instead of salesmen
Professional detailing and professionally recovered seats. YOU are a professional mechanic, you have all the tools and knowledge needed to do YOUR job, let those with the expert knowledge do their job too. You’ll be much happier in the end. I can’t believe you took on this project but it shows how much you love this car and I look forward to seeing it completed!
Agreed on professional detailing. As for the seats and such there's a lot of smaller textile companies in towns and regions that do such work. Though it's very hard to find what you're looking for upper end things like a lexus. I've seen it done though.
New seat covers and professional detailing all the way! It would be very interesting to see how it turns out 🙂
Agree!!
I agree!!
Agree!
Let me add: vid/vids of the detailing would be great, too! This Lexi is beginning to feel like family.
Agree...should see chrisfix or the guy from carflip channel for detailing
It will be amazing
Enjoying this Lexus series.
For seats - Good condition used.
Detailing - Professional.
Attempted the self-detailing thing, but ended up driving to a professional shop with the car interior in a mess.
As a DIY’r, I love the fact that you don’t hide the problems found during this process because it’s part of the process. It’s reassuring to see a master mechanic deal with the headaches along the way. Great series! I look forward to follow this journey.
Shout out to Jose, solid cameraman/video editor/helper guy! Give that man a raise, he's gonna be in for a lot of work in the future as this series progresses!
My honest opinion would be to have a professional apolstry shop make new seat covers and have a professional detail shop do a full detail on it. I can't wait to see once everything has been done and its all cleaned up. What a great Lexus!
My opinion also.
Stumbled onto this channel and I'm impressed how you don't cut away or hide the processes. No annoying background music or cutting to the finished product. It's a relief!
As for the interior, getting the leather covers is one thing. But the foam and cushioning pieces will also need some taking care of. I think you should lean in getting mint used pieces. Of course, if those start to get wildly overpriced, you'll have no alternative than to go with the new covers only. If you do go that route, here's hoping the cushioning pieces are in decent shape.
As for detailing, I think you have your hands full as it is with the mechnical side. Detailing is a whole other ball of wax. I would say send it out to get it detailed.
Everytime he says "Thats okay." It just radiates the "Thats the farthest thing from okay." Energy a disappointed father would have
To me it has a certain Bob Ross vibe :)
Happy little bolt.
It is what it is. Its all ok for a expert mechanic that pays wholesale. For a non mechanic, send it to the wrecker ball. This is gonna maybe the best of his series.
It's a midwestern passive aggressive thing. Same as how Canadians are always saying "sorry." They're not actually sorry!
Not necessarily, that's his calm way of dealing with old car troubles.
I absolutely love the way you show respect to each discarded part for its service
only the OEM toyota parts, otherwise its suspicion and discontent 😂 its very cute
In my opinion I like the seat cover idea. Some of the options can be better than the OEM leather.
Which ones are better?
Professional detailing…..you’ve earned it.
Nothing better then a perfectionist in a technician. You rock your not complaining you help us be better at repair work.
I absolutely love your channel! It’s so refreshing to watch and not have to worry about 4 letter f bombs flying all over the place and no screaming! I really enjoy seeing the care you take removing and installing each part.
Thank you!
This is a cool series. Would love to see more Older Toyota/Lexus restorations.
Yeah, there isn't much Lexus restorations on TH-cam. At least, not much where originality is the main objective. On the other hand: they are very expensive to work on, so I can see why. Ask me how I know 😉
I would definitely allow you to work on my 4Runner!!!!
@@Carnold_YT oh I know lmao I own one which wasn’t taken care of and it hurts sometimes
A Lexus focused repair shop wanted $4k for suspension work on my 1999 LS 400. It wasn't even the full front suspension
@@d.ortega4574 that’s crazy. Lexus aren’t even complicated to work on they’re fancier Toyotas for the most part.
I think you'll receive the most personal satisfaction (and we, your viewers will learn the most) watching YOU rebuild the seats and do the detailing. Thanks for a great channel
Amazing series! As a 21 year old Lexus LX 470 owner, I appreciate you showing love to an old Lexus. These early 2000s top of the line Lexuses are built like no other and will go to the moon and back several times if you take care of them!
Also, you are a very brave man, dealing with issues on the camera and not editing out the frustrating parts!
Like your LX. I have 01 LX with 130K mi. I will probably be buried in.
Hello from Romania! I look at you with great interest and I can't wait for this episode. You are my style of mechanic who doesn't make fun of the customer or the car (unfortunately, we lack such specialists here). From my point of view, definitely go with the deep interior detailing and change the upholstery of the seats if they can no longer be saved. Otherwise, I'm looking forward to the next episode. All the best, I salute you with respect.
This has to be one of the luckiest cars out there, not only did it make it to 600k miles after all that it found a home with the one man in the world that will put all OEM part back on it and fix it to perfection.
I would say get used OEM seats and any panels that might be beyond repair, then do a complete interior detail to bring it back to like new and when the car becomes a 1-million-mile car you should do the custom interior with all the materials you want.
@@stormforge68 Ya you can get parts from low milage cars for less than 1/4 of the price of new, that is even if you can get the part new from OEM. Interior panels are really hard to come by because they are either on back order until the manufacture makes a batch or only have one or 2 in the whole country. (I struggled to find OEM trim for a 10-year-old Toyota)
If you want new your closest option is reupholstering which would not be OEM. And at that point you also want to re bolster the seats too and that bring up the price higher than get used OEM. Also, if anything were to wear prematurely AMD can show us how to fix it so that would be a bonus to anyone who is also trying to take their own car to higher milage. While I see his OCD on restoring the car, I would like him to take the car to a million miles before going all out on the car and doing unrealistic fixes.
For the seats, third option looks like the best way to go. Just make sure they replace the foam too.
As for detailing, you should send it to a professional, but do make sure it's someone willing to film it.
I like detailing videos, and do want to see it.
I'm not a mechanic and I don't even do my own oil changes but I love seeing your work and hearing your thought process as you do it. It really helps me see the complexity of all of this and appreciate the work mechanics do to keep peoples cars on the road.
Definitely custom seats!🎉 I also say you should detail the car yourself so that you can come out of your comfort zone and learn something new:)
Great series! I vote for the new leather "seat cover" option and professional detailing.
Same here
Agree bc some detailer can recondition and remake the covers even better than oem.
YES !!!
Exactly my thoughts.
Agreed! A professional paint correction and ceramic coat / ppf will amaze you at how well it will bring that car back to life.
Bringing new life to the LS430 is like finding an old, neglected and unwanted dog at the animal shelter. It's given a checkup at the vet, some pampering at the groomer, and a loving home.
The amount of respect for good quality parts is huge
Thank you for your service
You are the Bob Ross of mechanics, my mind calms down as you talk about what you are doing.
Loving the series so far.
I vote for good used seats, if not, custom leather covers
Professional detailing would be nice, get it done right the first time since you're invested in the project.
do agree. it has to be real clen since it has been so bad before. then it is easy to keep it clean. I know I am a car detailer- but seen a lot of fast clean..and still is...not rigth, and that is also for the lexus. it is wort it.
Man i know nothing more than filling up gas, and changing my break lights. But something about this channel make me love watching all these videos. Car mechanics are underrated.
Was planning to watch the first 20mins then watch the rest later - but because AMD makes it super engaging ended up watching all of it!
Great viewing and learning!
I agree, I jut did the same thing. In the future I have to make sure to start watching at night when I have time.
@@Craig2142 😊🤣🤣
I drive an electric car, still watch most of your videos, it relaxis me and make me happy.
God bless you.
Loving this series!! Can't wait to see the finished product. Any chance you can include a link to the full list of repairs and cost and time breakdown as you go?
We’ll go over all expenses once we reach a point of completion
@@TheCarCareNut So in 2047? Jokes aside, cant wait to see this beauty finished!
If the price of low mileage OEM interior replacement parts are reasonable, I suggest that route. If not, there are very competent interior craftsmen in your vicinity that can rebuild and recover the seat covers to match. Either option would make you happy.
@@TheCarCareNut Awesome! Thanks!
Im not a mechanic but the way you properly adminster your skills when doing your work could be applied anywhere. Great work. Love your channrl.
I'm all for custom seat covers and new seat foam; there are quite a few companies that offer these and IMHO, would be worthwhile. Then all you have to do is the upkeep and condition the leather ever so often and you'll enjoy it for years to come.
As far as the detailing goes, having worked as a professional detailer in my earlier years, it takes a lot of time and dedication to do a thorough job. If you don't have the time for it, it would be worthwhile having it done processionally, especially if you're looking at other things like paint correction. White is one of the more difficult colors to detail.
Replace all the seat covers with new Napa leather!! Thanks for this amazing series. God bless you guys!!!!
Fixing the interior sounds great.
Every man to his trade. I mean, a professional, reputable detailer sounds like the icing on the cake.
Can't wait to see what you do.
Cheers from Australia.🇦🇺🇺🇲
Yes, a professional .Better to spend your time on wrenching.
I think you should go with the high quality seat covers, I'm thinking of going that way with my older camry since they don't make my seats anymore, it would be nice to see your approach, keep up the great work!
I've been following this the last few videos. I would be interested in a running tally of the total expenses... parts you've replaced and cost of the car running tally. It would be good info.
I have a feeling he's going to do an epilogue video where he shares that info and what he thinks of the project.
As a guess (and I'm not a car person) he will have spent about the same as it cost him to purchase the car in the first place. Especially if he gets new seats.
I’d think a couple thousand or more till he gets everything done and we all know he’s meticulous
@@johnmccallum8512 Yes, he will have had spent enough money to buy a new Renault Megane or a Nissan Altima.
Kiichiro Toyoda founded Toyota.
The word "Toyoda" uses ten Japanese strokes to write while "Toyota" uses only eight. Eight is considered a lucky number in Japanese culture. For these reasons "Toyota" was chosen as the company's name.
A Toyota's a Toyota
(that's a palindrome)
There is also a separate company called ToyoDa (started and run by the same "Toyota" family) that makes parts and tools, which is why the part has Toyoda stamped on it. Since your comment didn't answer his question why it said "Toyoda" on it.
@@xNYCMarc - That was a given Mr. Obvious. 🤦♂️
@@BA-gn3qb No, actually it wasn’t. Not once did you mention that Toyoda was a company. You only mentioned that the family name is Toyoda and they changed the spelling due to superstition.
How is it obvious that they ALSO use the original spelling in a completely different company? 🤦♂️
@@xNYCMarc - Go Troll elsewhere.
You've already lost.
I refer to this mechanic to my friends as the " car gentleman ". I wish he was in my area. Very professional, only quality parts and lots of patience.
I love watching an experienced tradesman at his work. Beautiful! Done right, done once. AND you never have to worry about that piece again.
Really enjoying your expertise on getting her to a Million miles ...Be fun!!!!
I can't believe the way you described the ball joints. The Lexus GS is notorious for ball joint failure.
Following this closely. Love this. Do the new leather covers, it’s the best way to go.
Honesty goes a long way,that's why we watch your channel.stay awesome, God bless
Definitely new seat covers and professional detailing!
Yup yup. Send it to a professional that does this stuff every single day. You won't regret it!!
Family oriented videos, no cussing 🙏🏽Love it.
for me , new leather in the seats is the best. about detailing, showing how to do it with those who are learning is the best option.
so inspiring ,alot folks usually run away from ride with high miles ,I'm definitely going for right away
I’m exhausted just watching you. Love your patience and how calm you remain. I would vote for custom seat covers and professional detailing.
Looking forward to that “Next Project” video series! Should be a blast. Thanks for the fun!
Really enjoyable series!
I have an 03 ls430 with 177000 miles, apparently I have a few miles ahead of me.
I have had the cross climate2 Michelins on for a year, excellent choice for this car.
I live in Victoria BC, so lots of rain, a little snow and ice, these tires are great in all seasons.
Good luck with your project, love your passion!
Hey AMD, awesome walkthrough and replacement of the LS power steering pump, rack and lines. Can’t wait to see more done with the LS. For the interior I believe a nice leather reupholstery would be great and for detailing, I think a professional detailed would be great. Especially paint color correction. As for the name Toyoda on the pump, that is the founders real last name Toyoda. Kiichiro Toyoda. Fun fact, there is a city in Japan named Toyota since the main Toyota manufacturing plan is in that town.
I have installed pre-made, "Duplicate of Original" leather upholstery on my TWO, 1996 Impala SS' and my 1988 Lincoln Mark VII LSC. I did the Lincoln first, by finding a professional Upholsterer who allowed me to ASSIST him, installing the Lincoln upholstery. With what I learned, I did the Impala SS's and several Ford Truck bench seats. Very pleasant work! Great results!
Watching you fix cars gives me the same sense of peace as watching Bob Ross paint pictures. Big fan!
On the seats, i like the used option but the covered option is even better. I would like to see the interior professionally detailed and if possible see their reaction to its current condition. Thank you for these great videos!
I have been following you for a while and i must confess, i am highly impressed with your work, highly professional and highly skilled, great job.
Greetings from Nigeria
I say option 3 on the upholstery, and I think getting a professional to hit the reset button on the detail work would be the way to go. I have no doubt you’ll get it in a good detail place, but a pro will make it that much better👍🏽. Love this series!
Toyoda comes from the founder’s name. Awesome series. Loving watching this thing come to life.
I really enjoy listening to your commentary as you work. I'm not a mechanic so it helps me understand your thought process.
I love love love love love this series you have on bringing this LS back to life!! Definitely go with the new leather seat covers from NAPA or someone else. And absolutely get a professional detail on the interior and exterior including the engine bay! Also maybe a paint correction and ceramic coating to bring that paint back to life! I’m super excited to watch this project and see the final product!! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!
I would go with the 3rd option with nice factory-looking covers and have it dry-ice cleaned and detailed professionally for a fresh start.
Yea the underneath of that car is begging for dry ice. I was hoping for at least a good break clean hose down.
dry ice would be awesome for this thing, it would be so satisfying
@@wcovey25 100% agree
Love this project. Recovering the original seats is the way to go.
This series could not have come at a better time. I just got one of these bad boys.
sweet don’t forget to film
Always a pleasure to watch you at your beloved work… you transfer your passion to us who watch your clips. Perfect 👍
Luv watching these videos. The attention to detail and the luv you have for the Lexus standard for excellence is incomparable,,,appreciate all your work
Loving this series!!! Can't wait to see it when it's done but I'm enjoying ever part of the journey. As always, awesome content! Keep it coming.
I hope you can keep this channel forever ✌️🥰
It's just too amazing I never get bored watching the show 😂❤❤
As someone who has done the seats in both manners, I would get a clean set of used seats in a heartbeat. The aftermarket leathers are pricey and lots of work to install. I would recommend the replacement. I too had a foul odor vehicle and found that the foam retain most of the odors despite the new leathers over them. Therefore, I would really recommend the OEM used seats. No worries about color match or issues with quality. It is what it is!!
I enjoy watching all the content on this channel and I really enjoy watching and learning from this project series. Can’t wait for the next video!
If it were me, I’d take it to a professional detailing shop and assess the interior condition afterward.
I say you get used good seats, and you have your car detailed by professionals. Great video, and looking forward to the next one. God bless you.
46:00 Toyoda was the name of the company before they changed it to Toyota. Toyota was knows as “Toyoda”, named after the founder, Sakichi Toyoda.
I have a 2010 Es350 that had horrible seats, went with a third option but i had professionals do it. still looks great after 3 years.
U can always tell a passionate car guy like all of us that are watching the smile on his face when opening a new part it’s like Xmas to us rt guys!! Our wives hate us lol 😂
Please do more of these videos I can watch car restoration videos all day!
Loving these series. Since seats will not be repaired I’d rather see used good condition seats to keep it as OE as possible.
Then interior detailing + headlights in my opinion. 🎉
Hi Ahmed,Its nice to have you on another video of the restauration series, about your asking on witch way to go respect those seats., I have done it a few times and it comes all down to the financial aspect of the issue, Here in Venezuela it is very difficult to get things done properly but I had the seats redone completely with new Colombian hides by a very competent craftsman and it costed about half the price of new OEM seats for an 1999 Corolla an also an 1998 LS 400.I was very pleased with the work and so was my client, so my advise would be : do it that way since used seats tend to be brittle on the hides unless they were very well maintained and that is a risk you have to evaluate by seeing and actually feeling the leather. Have a nice day and keep up the extraordinary work.Thank you so much.
If you can't get OEM seats, i definitely like the option of having a professional company make you leather for your seats that you can replace yourself.
Also, absolutely yes for giving it to a professional detailer to have it fully detailed. Also a ceramic coating is a must, which i would think should be an option the detailer should do as well.
GREAT JOB ON THE BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT....I'M DOING THIS ON MY LS 430 IN THE NEXT 2 WEEKS...REALLY HELPFUL...
Third option is the best for the interior, customizing and adding some personal touch is always a good way to go.
Really enjoying your restoration series! cant wait to see all done and finished!
I'm doing similar things to my new to me 2006 Avalon. Your videos have been an inspiration and a lifesaver. My car has lived in NV and AZ so rubber hoses and plastic connectors are baked to a crackly crunch. I touched the PCV hose and "SNAP". Your advice on Toyota parts from another video has also helped a lot. On another note, Toyoda is the actual family name of the founder of Toyota, Kichiro Toyoda. The Japanese word Toyota is evidently more pleasing to their ears than the original.
I recommend dealer install of vehicle specific seat covers. Had a local KatzKin dealer install saddle brown leather and seat warmers in my 2015 Tundra SR5 CrewMax (MGM) as well as my 2022 4Runner Trail (Army Green). After seeing the quality of the leather and install, I didn't hesitate in ordering for the 4Runner when it landed at the dealer last year. Looks factory in both instances - and with the 4Runner, the saddle brown and the Army Green really complements the truck. Couldn't be happier.
You are a beast with auto mechanics. It is the main reason why I follow your channel.
I say leave the detailing to the professionals. They will do it properly and take that burden away from you. The end result will be something that will speak for itself every time you drive it.
Also I say go with custom replacement upholstery for the inside. It would be interesting to see a professional who does this for a living. Maybe to see their expertise and tricks of the trade.
Loving the series so far. Thanks Amd!
Professional detailing & custom seat covers. Just two cents from Tom in PA. :) Blessings & Travel mercies for you & the family.
First let me say that I love your channel!! It is so refreshing to be able to watch automotive content without all of the off color comments and horrendous language. You are very much a craftsman and a gentleman! As for the car, my opinion would be to get the new upholstery but maybe try detailing it yourself. That is something that I have been watching videos to learn how to do. You might find that you would enjoy the process. Thank you for the detail and professionalism that you put into your content. God Bless!!
Watched what Chicago Auto Pros have done on other cars. They’re close to you too. That’s my vote. And agree on the new covers for the seats. That power steering job was great.
Full professional detail and seat cover!
I like option number 3. Having worked at a Ford Assembly plant when I was younger, I have seen how seats cushions are manufactured and I believe that you can do it and that you will be much happier for having done it.
New rack & tie rods, sway bar links & bushings. Woow smoooth ride
*I appreciate your longer shows.*
Custom seat covers is exactly what I was thinking. And yes, have it detailed with all the other work done.
I'd like to see you review a 2022 Camry Nightshade SE AWD.
Great work! My OCD would be killing me and id have to spend hours cleaning that engine compartment....love the videos!
Amazing! No throwing of tools or cursing. Now we know why it costs so much to repair cars; lots of hassle, tools, patience.
A year and a half ago I bought a 2015 Prius with just under 100,000 miles and the inside looked absolutely new! I think I would stick with what you do best and hire a professional detailer.
The other thing. A few years ago I bought new replacement seat covers and seat foam from The Seat Shop for my Chevy van and installed them myself. Looks very good. Thanks for the great videos and I love that new shop!!
Used seats, send it to a detailer. I've enjoyed watching this Lexus slowly come back up to snuff. Thanks, CCN.
I’m more than ever motivated to buy an old Toyota and send it your way for mechanical restoration. Like the other comment says, you’re an artist. Stay blessed. My opinion get OEM seats or change the leathers.
Am glad i watched these videos. I just realised why my bushing keep being shot. They are always tied out of position
I so wish I knew how to work on automobiles. I'm jus not mechanically inclined. im so impressed. Love the fact that u like things original. When folks work on project cars they tend to ignore the suspension but u not only did it right but u did it first!
I am always a fan of re-upholstery. You need a true artist, but they can make something amazing.
Hi Ahmed, I like your idea of rebuilding the seats, totally agree with you. Regarding detailing, give it to professionals.