What can be done about the old chrome piping on the bumpers?
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What can be done about the old chrome piping on the bumpers?
I noticed on my doors the chrome trim piping has held up but the front and back bumpers have essentially lost the chrome trim. Its like it flaked off. can anything be done to restore it?
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You can black it out with tape like Justin mentions or replace it.
An OEM one for the rear pn 52751 is $95 with our CL discount at Sewell, about the same for the front
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1998.html
Probably some aftermarket varieties but you'd have to cut and/or figure out widths, etc.
An OEM one for the rear pn 52751 is $95 with our CL discount at Sewell, about the same for the front
http://lexus.sewellparts.com/oem-cat...S400-1998.html
Probably some aftermarket varieties but you'd have to cut and/or figure out widths, etc.
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It may not exactly shine back up. It looks gray right now. Like it might be the plastic that is normally under the chrome is exposed.
And i had no idea it was removable and replaceable.
And i had no idea it was removable and replaceable.
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I just bought this for my rear bumper. Still waiting to get my bumper back from the body shop to test fit. Should fit perfect though, says oem replacement part.
Amazon.com: Auto Tech Plastics ECL-368, 1998-2005 Lexus GS 300/350/400/430/460 Rear Bumper Impact Strip Trim Molding Chrome: Automotive
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I replaced my rear bumper molding with an aftermarket chrome molding. I think it was 7mm wide and it looks very close to OEM (you wouldn't notice it if you didn't know).
I don't remember how the front bumper is but at the rear you have 'holes' at each end so it doesn't matter if you cut the molding to your desired lenght because the ends will be hidden.
Side moldings are more difficult to achieve the OEM look 'cause you can't hide the molding ends anywhere.
Here's some after pics:
I don't remember how the front bumper is but at the rear you have 'holes' at each end so it doesn't matter if you cut the molding to your desired lenght because the ends will be hidden.
Side moldings are more difficult to achieve the OEM look 'cause you can't hide the molding ends anywhere.
Here's some after pics:
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^^^ its like you never touched it.
Im curious to know, are there any builds with those trim pieces removed and covered? I've always wondered how the 2GS would look if they weren't there.
Im curious to know, are there any builds with those trim pieces removed and covered? I've always wondered how the 2GS would look if they weren't there.
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Pep Boys of all places sells a roll of stuff that works perfect lol. When I get home from work I can get u part # brand etc. Height wise fits perfect but depth wise its a little thinner but defiantly looks way better than my old weathered trim did. Price was way better too!