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Old 08-20-11, 02:31 PM
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Default Chrome grill for 2006-2009 ES350

All it takes is 1/2" wide chrome tape (JCWhit) and a little time.
1st photo: stock
2nd photo: top two bars covered
3rd photo: Completed
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Old 08-20-11, 06:21 PM
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Doesn't look bad - just wondering how long it'll last before it starts peeling.
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Hold off until I test this for a while--I prefer a thicker mylar tape than I got; it is real thin. In mean time will look for thicker tape. Has anyone used the grill strips sold on eBay?? I used them on my old LS400 and they were super(lasted for years), but not sure how they would fit on the ES. Or if anyone knows of a source of a thick mylar chrome tape, send me a message.
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Correct MadMax--I will be taking this off; not sticking good. Will be installing the Chrome strips avail. on eBay. Had bought strips for the LS400 but transmission went out and I had to buy the ES, so checked those and they will fit with several left over. Purchase was to replace the ones I had used for about 10 years sucessfully. SO: Do not use tape for this purpose.
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Addendum: put the eBay strips on the top and bottom full-length bars and left the tape on the 3 middle double bars because the thick eBay strips would not neatly abut the logo circle. The tape adhesive problem on the extreme ends (away from logo) was fixed with Goop. I am happy with the way it looks (like a later model); and better than the grey painted plastic bars.
Note all this is personal opinion; some may prefer total stealth blackout; I might also but not in the HOT south.
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Ebay grill, cheap and looks sweet!
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Sick350, got the same and yes, it gives a bite on the plain front end. Looking for a match pair for the lower grill but never found it. BIllet grill are strong aluminium, so less chance of chipping.
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went with an E & G Customer Classics grill - - easy to install and IMO, distinctive.



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Originally Posted by CQRT
went with an E & G Customer Classics grill - - easy to install and IMO, distinctive.



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Loving the grill, es350 looks sweet in black!
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Thanks - -between that grill, the limo tint windows and chrome wheels, I thought it really made the car look sharp . . not bad for an old ride!

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