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Old 03-04-12, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by istarzan
You got just the covers at the dealer? I was told you have to get the whole assembly?
Originally Posted by Jeff Lange
They do only sell the whole assembly.

Why just swap covers when you got the whole thing?

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Old 03-05-12, 04:45 AM
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Why not just wrap them as per my thread here

3M now do a very nice Brushed Aluminium wrap which looks very nice. So if you are looking for a silver option, i think the brushed aluminium is much nicer than the flat silver color that comes with the car
Old 03-05-12, 05:11 AM
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Originally Posted by ahmed24
Why not just wrap them as per my thread here

3M now do a very nice Brushed Aluminium wrap which looks very nice. So if you are looking for a silver option, i think the brushed aluminium is much nicer than the flat silver color that comes with the car
I tried and failed with brushed aluminum vinyl. The thing with metallic vinyl is that it barely flexed, thus leaving creases, unlike carbon fiber vinyl. It won't conform to the curve. However, I didn't use a blow drier. I'll try that next time.
Old 03-05-12, 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by istarzan
I tried and failed with brushed aluminum vinyl. The thing with metallic vinyl is that it barely flexed, thus leaving creases, unlike carbon fiber vinyl. It won't conform to the curve. However, I didn't use a blow drier. I'll try that next time.
Either you didnt use the 3M version that i am referring to or you did not apply it correctly. Because i've used both the carbon fibre one and the brushed aluminium one. They both perform exactly the same. I have wrapped many complex trims with the brushed aluminium.
Old 03-05-12, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ahmed24
Either you didnt use the 3M version that i am referring to or you did not apply it correctly. Because i've used both the carbon fibre one and the brushed aluminium one. They both perform exactly the same. I have wrapped many complex trims with the brushed aluminium.
Where can i find this brushed aluminium?
Old 03-05-12, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PAVGR
Where can i find this brushed aluminium?
I purchased it from here
Old 03-05-12, 01:43 PM
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Mine is an 08 and I have the silver.
Old 03-05-12, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by BernieIS
Mine is an 08 and I have the silver.
How is that possible? 06-08s come with black.

Thanks amhed. Looks like I got the wrong vinyl. It wasn't 3m.
Old 03-05-12, 02:59 PM
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The "brushed aluminum" looks bad IMO. Just another different surface Lexus used along the way to ruining the IS interior.
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
hah thanks for the holla B.

Yup I was the first to do the silver trim pieces on a non 2011 model

Looking at the glovebox trim-- anyone know the part number? Can I just buy the trim or do I need the whole door? Went to Sewell but the diagrams do not help

Thanks
Old 03-08-12, 09:14 AM
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^ you need the entire door.
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Originally Posted by istarzan
^ you need the entire door.
Do you have the part number for grey interior? What is the ballpark price forthe whole door?

Thanks
Old 03-08-12, 07:58 PM
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Why won't you just sand down the surface, and paint it silver ?
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Originally Posted by pavelekPL
Why won't you just sand down the surface, and paint it silver ?
that was useful...anyone have any real ideas...on costs or part numbers?
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Does anyone know how to remove the trim from the glove box door? Trying to vinyl/paint it


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