Bumper trim.. gone or non-existant?
01-25-10, 01:37 PM
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This trim is available on Ebay. I bought one and is perfect...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-05...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-05...Q5fAccessories
Hey you calm down! 
Just kidding... Yea, when I read on here that AutoZone carried it, I was pissed! I hadnt the slightest clue that they carried it, yet alone carried anything that would actually work. For you CL guys to say it works and looks good... I'm gonna have to check it out. I payed that stupid price for all of mine when I got the car painted 
Just kidding... Yea, when I read on here that AutoZone carried it, I was pissed! I hadnt the slightest clue that they carried it, yet alone carried anything that would actually work. For you CL guys to say it works and looks good... I'm gonna have to check it out. I payed that stupid price for all of mine when I got the car painted if u gonna buy one from pep boys,napa, or someplace make sure its 3/8" thick though
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-meguiars.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...mper-trim.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...round-car.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...e-strip-2.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...r-molding.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...mper-trim.html
tons more, just have to search next time OP
although i cant find the one post i wanted where a member showed a bag he got from pepboys and etc etc
01-27-10, 01:15 AM
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I ran into the same problem as you. My chrome trim turned gray and I tried sanding it down with the turtle wax headlight cleaner kit but it didn't bring the chrome back. I ended up removing the old chrome trim and giving the Autozone chrome trim a try. I would say it came out better than I expected. If you are looking into changing the trim without spending over $17, you should look into the Autozone chrome trim. Make sure you purchase the 1/4 inch, not the 3/8
01-27-10, 12:50 PM
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I ran into the same problem as you. My chrome trim turned gray and I tried sanding it down with the turtle wax headlight cleaner kit but it didn't bring the chrome back. I ended up removing the old chrome trim and giving the Autozone chrome trim a try. I would say it came out better than I expected. If you are looking into changing the trim without spending over $17, you should look into the Autozone chrome trim. Make sure you purchase the 1/4 inch, not the 3/8
i would use the 3/8" strips
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...mper-trim.html
1/2" is too wide for the OEM bumper. 3/8" is your best bet. The only difference is that the OEM stuff sits more flush because the adhesive section is thicker. Those who dont know wont be able to tell, unless that person is a CL'er and he/she is standing really close to it.
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01-28-10, 11:51 AM
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01-28-10, 12:27 PM
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lol, math just another thing your not good at sakataj.
The bumper molding is one of those small details that once you notice it, it will bother you until it matches... just me? And now its something that stands out to me on other GS's I look at. I got mine from the dealer, perfect match and easy install since it comes adhesive backed... but would have loved to save some money and gotten it from Autozone if I would have known.
The bumper molding is one of those small details that once you notice it, it will bother you until it matches... just me? And now its something that stands out to me on other GS's I look at. I got mine from the dealer, perfect match and easy install since it comes adhesive backed... but would have loved to save some money and gotten it from Autozone if I would have known.
01-28-10, 12:39 PM
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hahaha oops sorry....yes i did. i was thinking of 3/16" being smaller than a 1/4" but i have now measure this twice and it is DEF 3/8"
i will correct my post bout 3/8 being smaller than 1/4 lol
haha. oh really, what else am i not good at? yes OEM will be a perfect match but you will pay that price for it. i will be picking up some from napa or someplace just to confirm this if for anything my own piece of mind lol.
i will correct my post bout 3/8 being smaller than 1/4 lol
lol, math just another thing your not good at sakataj.
The bumper molding is one of those small details that once you notice it, it will bother you until it matches... just me? And now its something that stands out to me on other GS's I look at. I got mine from the dealer, perfect match and easy install since it comes adhesive backed... but would have loved to save some money and gotten it from Autozone if I would have known.
The bumper molding is one of those small details that once you notice it, it will bother you until it matches... just me? And now its something that stands out to me on other GS's I look at. I got mine from the dealer, perfect match and easy install since it comes adhesive backed... but would have loved to save some money and gotten it from Autozone if I would have known.
Last edited by sakataj; 01-28-10 at 12:43 PM.
01-28-10, 12:54 PM
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Hey you calm down! Just kidding... Yea, when I read on here that AutoZone carried it, I was pissed! I hadnt the slightest clue that they carried it, yet alone carried anything that would actually work. For you CL guys to say it works and looks good... I'm gonna have to check it out. I payed that stupid price for all of mine when I got the car painted
Just kidding... Yea, when I read on here that AutoZone carried it, I was pissed! I hadnt the slightest clue that they carried it, yet alone carried anything that would actually work. For you CL guys to say it works and looks good... I'm gonna have to check it out. I payed that stupid price for all of mine when I got the car painted
01-28-10, 05:15 PM
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I have noticed my front bumper and rear bumper silver trim is also more of a light grey color while the same strip on the sides is definitely chrome. I have checked out other GSs and it is the same. I have tried polishing it with PlasticX and chrome metal cleaner but it appears the finish is a little different and not chromed and most likely came from the factory like that. Anybody know for certain it is supposed to be chrome just like the side trim and if so why it turns light grayish while the rest is perfectly chromed? To me that light grayish silver trim on the front and rear bumper looks like the original OEM color and does not just look faded.
