SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)

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Old 05-23-13, 05:32 AM
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Red is a great pick up color and bright blue is also nice. Go to my photo albums and look at my bikes I used blue on one and red on the other
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Originally Posted by mrblister
In a sense I agree with you but my car has no chrome on it in the rear. it is all stock and the lexus logo all around the car are black pearl . So it really is very very understated. The fact that the interior is pimento red which pops [ pics of the interior always look orange not the red they actually are ] So the only chrome is on the front hood trim edge. The lights are all blacked out OEM regural non PB in my year were chromed. Mine are black . This is why I think that the addition of the rear chrome tail light frames may not be over the top. Now seeing my car do you still have the same opinion.
Beautiful car including the stripes.

The Chrome tail light frames would ruin the lines of the rear. I would personally look at having the front grill, exterior mirrors and door handle chrome portions painted in either the body colour or black pearl also to match.

The rear frames would look like an add on!

Like the stripes too although I normally wouldn't.

Look at most high end Mercedes and you won't find much chrome at all. Must be an American thing to love chrome (no offense intended)!
Old 05-23-13, 04:26 PM
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Seeing the pic with the chrome tails...not liking it. Just me.
Old 05-23-13, 05:31 PM
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I think the chrome rails in the picture are thicker then the ones I ordered. I will see once I get them. worst case I will
have nice chrome pants hangers for my grandson. LOL
Old 05-23-13, 07:21 PM
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@ mrblister - thanks for the test. It might look good on my silver sc too.

@430silver - I have a silver with black interior - I think the thick black stripe might look good. You can also get a double tape with a thick and slim line . Cheap to test.
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So I received the chrome frames today. They do in fact look like the google pic above. I think they may be a bit thicker then what I expected. I will lay on top and take pictures just in place. I may then call my grand son and tell him I have new pants hangers for him. He might want to glue the small ones on his door so they look like eyes and then the larger ones could still hold his pants LOL
Old 05-25-13, 11:31 AM
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Default Pics of chrome placed on top

I received them as I stated. I just placed them on top of my tail lens. I sort of kind of like them. I haven't made up mind completely. I may just install them. If I don't like in the future there easy enough to remove and there is no possibly damage since the 3m tape adheres to the tail; light lens and not any painted surface . Enclosed are pis taken in garage .I could not back up car to take a full shot of the car that would of showed more of how they looked from a distance.
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Old 05-25-13, 02:40 PM
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Definitely tacky IMO. Use them as coat hangrs but don't install them. Might work on a silver sc but not a dark one.
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yes, I would remove them.
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I really like you black pearl emblems. However when I look at the chrome trim, I see chrome pant hangers for your grandson. I think they downgrade the looks of your very nice looking car, just my opinion and it''s worth what you paid for it.

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Brand new pants hangers for good home available. Any one need a unused set to F---- up there car.
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You can sell it to someone with a silver car, or perhaps some other colors too.
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I hang mistakes in the garage so it reminds me I am willing to take a chance. I will find use for those frames or my grandson will
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Anyone thought to paint the upper piece of the tail lights to blend with the body color (Bentley look)?
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Default Rear spoiler chromed

Anyone ever chromed the rear spoiler, any pics?


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