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Yes, I am too lazy to do it myself!
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2001+ Chrome Grille GB?

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Old 07-19-02, 01:07 AM
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Default 2001+ Chrome Grille GB?

Ok folks, it looks like some people are too lazy to do this DIY project...chroming a grille. So I am running this pole to see if people are willing to pay for this thing...

What you'll get is the newer 2001+ style grille but fully chromed. The 2002 SPORT DESIGN grille has the front portion of the grille chromed and not the sides. This is for a fully chromed version. Basically, if you take any of the GS grilles and get paint stripper, you can strip off the paint and underneath is a fully chromed grille.

Price is $185 + $15 shipping...this price includes the price of the grille and the paint stripping to get to the chrome under the paint.
Old 07-19-02, 10:45 AM
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notta bad price .... for 2001 grill chromed...

i might be intrested
Old 07-19-02, 10:46 AM
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Here's a picture for some of the newbies.
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Old 07-19-02, 10:49 AM
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Fully Chromed 2001 GS Grill
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Old 07-19-02, 10:51 AM
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Nice
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Old 07-19-02, 02:50 PM
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I'm very intrested in a GB. I'm too lazy and have no time to mess with it. I'll just buy it and put it on.
Old 07-19-02, 03:22 PM
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wow... fully chromed grill??? not partial.. Killer
Old 07-19-02, 03:28 PM
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Yes this will be a brand spanking new FULLY CHROMED 2001 Grill with center L for $185. If anyone has tried chroming their grill, they know it takes atleast 2 hours for a partial chroming. 3-5 hours for full chroming.

We need 5 people for this group buy.
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Old 07-19-02, 05:26 PM
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I am interested!
Old 07-21-02, 09:27 AM
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man what is the world coming to when manaray is involved with the "bling dynasty"?
Old 07-22-02, 04:34 AM
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Hehehe...trust me, I didn't vote for #1 or #2...this is a mod I would NEVER do on my GS...
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Uh, i don't wanna start flaming or anything, but it took me about 45 min.-1hr. to partially chrome my dads GS grill. (In the pic ot doesn't look very good b/c the lighting sucks, but the only parts chrome on it r the front of the vertical slats)

Originally posted by enginyr
Yes this will be a brand spanking new FULLY CHROMED 2001 Grill with center L for $185. If anyone has tried chroming their grill, they know it takes atleast 2 hours for a partial chroming. 3-5 hours for full chroming.

We need 5 people for this group buy.
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Old 07-22-02, 01:23 PM
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Originally posted by MyLexusSC300
Uh, i don't wanna start flaming or anything, but it took me about 45 min.-1hr. to partially chrome my dads GS grill. (In the pic ot doesn't look very good b/c the lighting sucks, but the only parts chrome on it r the front of the vertical slats)

It took me 4 hours to do it, my first time. And I ruined the chrome by leaving the paint thinner on too long. Also you are getting a brand new 2001 Grille, wich imo looks muuuuch better than the 1998 Grilles.




Manaray are you starting a new thread?
Old 07-24-02, 08:14 AM
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Hi Manaray,
Noticed your signature, "You own a Lexus, not a Honda. Fix it up accordingly!"

I like it but when I was repeating it in my mind over and over again, it dawned on me that the descriptive "ACCORDingly" is still too close to Honda's .

Honda virus is all over the phrase...I mean place.
Old 07-24-02, 09:55 AM
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Originally posted by whitels
Hi Manaray,
Noticed your signature, "You own a Lexus, not a Honda. Fix it up accordingly!"

I like it but when I was repeating it in my mind over and over again, it dawned on me that the descriptive "ACCORDingly" is still too close to Honda's .

Honda virus is all over the phrase...I mean place.
Change "accordingly" to "appropriately".


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