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Old 08-03-14, 09:20 AM
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Just wondering if any of you guys seen a black gs with graphite/charcoal plasti dip emblems. I been searching but no luck, and second what are you guys thoughts on that. I have a black gs on matte graphite vossen cv5.
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plastidip emblems imo is ok. i had mine when i had my car
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yeah I've seen them black plasti dipped and think it looks good on a black car….
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have any pics ? I was thinking about doing that as well.
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i have to ask my cousin to take some… he's in hawaii=)
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i was thinking about the painting the chrome parts on my front grill and headlights the body color .. anyone see that? i've seen it on black which looks fantastic… would like to see white done.
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My friend did that on his white GS. He painted the front grill white and left the front piece chrome. It looked ok, but it seemed to be to much white and chrome.
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Originally Posted by ReyRey305
have any pics ? I was thinking about doing that as well.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...tte-black.html
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ohh yea i remember seeing these pics a while ago, thanks for finding it. I think it looks great, I might have to try it on the Matador Red
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thanks for that… the back looks great. i have the lexus license plate. i would need to dip that too i guess if i did it...
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Plasti-dip is a quick fix IMO... just like every new trend it gets old.

When you start seeing ****boxes with the same mods as a superior Lexus... it takes away the appeal... IMO

The way I see it, send it to a paint shop, have them paint it black pearl, or get a BP kit online somewhere.
*Yes, they are expensive, but its so worth it, changes the look of the car.
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Originally Posted by 01LEXPL
Plasti-dip is a quick fix IMO... just like every new trend it gets old.

When you start seeing ****boxes with the same mods as a superior Lexus... it takes away the appeal... IMO

The way I see it, send it to a paint shop, have them paint it black pearl, or get a BP kit online somewhere.
*Yes, they are expensive, but its so worth it, changes the look of the car.

I was looking for a charcoal grey color to accent the wheels, but i think i changed my mind altogether. I see it way to often now, plus i couldnt find a charcoal color to match only gray
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Originally Posted by warandcar
i have to ask my cousin to take some… he's in hawaii=)
black on black?? i would like to see that too
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This post gives you a really good idea of plasti-dip vs. OEM...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/6567695-post15.html
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black pearl looks great… although thats $6 VS $200
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