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I just bought a 2013 gs350 f sport in New Jersey but I live in PA. I go to take off the front license plate that NJ requires and find that the plate bracket made two fairly deep scratches in the front bumper(in addition to the two holes drilled for the bracket). I'm trying to figure out the best way to cover up those hole without repainting the entire bumper which is where I'm hoping to get some help here...I want to put a F Sport plate on the front bumper but cant find anything online...
I'm looking for something like this only the one that's about half the height (like a European style plate I guess)
If you put on the F-Sport plate it should cover all the holes/scratches from the NJ plate. If you want to get rid of the front plate entirely then you could plug the holes with these: http://bumperplugs.com/ and then cover the scratches/indents from the license plate mounting screws with touch up paint. If that isn't clean enough for you then painting the entire bumper is likely your only other choice.
Have you thought about DIY vinyl wrapping the front bumper mid-section in black gloss or matt, to make it look one-piece like the latest Lexus models?
I've seen a few of these pictures but thought it was painted black and I don't really want to paint... How much would it cost to vinyl wrap it like that? Would I have to take the bumper off?
DIY very cheap; only purchase the 3M wrap itself, and finish line knifeless tape.
No need to remove bumper; just remove the upper grill only.
Details, and links here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post9084608
DIY very cheap; only purchase the 3M wrap itself, and finish line knifeless tape.
No need to remove bumper; just remove the upper grill only.
Details, and links here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ml#post9084608
That car looks awfully familiar Btw, that's plasty dipped.
Your car looks awesome(if it is indeed yours)!!! Where did you get that done? How much did it cost? What are the benefits over vynil wrap? Btw that's the same color as mine
Thanks. I always think light colors would look better with darkened center. So when I got mine I went ahead and did it. Not sure what the advantages/disadvantages are. I just need something that can be removed easily when no longer needed. I had it done at a local shop. You can go to dipyourcar.com to find a shop. I checked some of their before/after before I had it done. I wasn't totally pleased with the quality but overall it looks nice. Maybe my expectation was too high. One thing to remember is it's difficult to hide the ends. If you're really picky you should check this carefully. They charged me 100. Well worth the time imo. Btw our colors are a bit different. Yours is starfire pearl. Mine is ultra white. It's hard to tell by one car alone but when next to each others they do look much different. Some like yours more for the pearl shine while others like the extra whiteness.
12-08-15, 06:06 PM
Please HELP!
Btw, that's plasty dipped.
