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Old 03-26-05, 09:04 PM
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Question Black out emblems

I am geting a GS300AWD in Flint Metalic w/ black int. I thought that black-out emblems would be a nice touch. Any know if they are available, if so where. Any other thoughts welcome. Thanks.
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Old 03-26-05, 09:24 PM
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If the black pearl emblem arent available for the 3rd gen, you could use the black pearl emblems from the 2nd GEN, if they are the same size and font I have read that the L in the front grill is quite a bit larger than the 2nd gen one. If you really wanted to you could paint the emblems yourself with a darker paint, like gunmetal or something to that affect. It isnt hard to do and if you do it right you wont have any problems. Just a thought
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Originally Posted by GS300Rich
If the black pearl emblem arent available for the 3rd gen, you could use the black pearl emblems from the 2nd GEN, if they are the same size and font I have read that the L in the front grill is quite a bit larger than the 2nd gen one. If you really wanted to you could paint the emblems yourself with a darker paint, like gunmetal or something to that affect. It isnt hard to do and if you do it right you wont have any problems. Just a thought
I think the letters/numbers are shaped a little differently on 3rd gen
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Default Black Pearl Emblem

I'm planning to buy the 2nd GEN black pearl emblems kit for my 3rd GEN. Do you know if it will cover the holes? Thanks.

Originally Posted by GS300Rich
If the black pearl emblem arent available for the 3rd gen, you could use the black pearl emblems from the 2nd GEN, if they are the same size and font I have read that the L in the front grill is quite a bit larger than the 2nd gen one. If you really wanted to you could paint the emblems yourself with a darker paint, like gunmetal or something to that affect. It isnt hard to do and if you do it right you wont have any problems. Just a thought
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Originally Posted by Mugenboyz
I'm planning to buy the 2nd GEN black pearl emblems kit for my 3rd GEN. Do you know if it will cover the holes? Thanks.
2nd gen won't fit on 3rd gen
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just plasti-dip them black. when you wanna go back to stock, you can peel it off
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Originally Posted by blacksedan
just plasti-dip them black. when you wanna go back to stock, you can peel it off
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Or you can get the black pearl emblem from carson toyota I believe or l-tuned.com they expensive but they look good.
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Originally Posted by bigblack06
Or you can get the black pearl emblem from carson toyota I believe or l-tuned.com they expensive but they look good.
Agreed, I like the black pearl emblems. Looks good with gunmetal rims too
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Go to sewellparts.com they should have them.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan
just plasti-dip them black. when you wanna go back to stock, you can peel it off
did it my car last month with plastic dip don't like it and already removed; and here are the pictures with the DIY VS OEM black pearl emblem....:sad
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With plasti dip its more of a flat color vs a nice glossy gun metal color. Do it once and do it right.
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Ashley 1977...I agree! The OEM black pearl looks much nicer. I tried the plastic dip and it's not as near as nice as the OEM black pearl. Time to start saving up some $$$ for the OEM black pearl emblems since they're not cheap. Unless anyone in here have a set they can hook me up with!
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isn't there a black pearl like OEM that you can use to paint your current emblem?
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yeah, you have to buy a smoked paint and clear coat, its on the forum forgot who though!


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