ShawnOk

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Ok, so this might be a stupid question but I have a small stone chip in the chrome "dressing" that lines the nose of the hood. Anyone have a good solution to repair this. From what i saw from Sewell, the whole hood is an entire piece with the chrome part. Just an eyesore and would like to fix it. Any suggestions short of "buy a new hood?"

tromly

Good luck with this one bro, I have never heard of a solution to this problem.

bb430

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It is metal right?! You can take it off and have it re-chromed. Google your local re-chrome shop.

ShawnOk

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I think it's actually plastic with some type chrome finish. Don't think they can chrome dip plastic, right? If i can get it removed from the hood, then I might be able to have it chrome wrapped?

mrblister

I would bet that chrome part is available separately. Makes no sense to have to buy a hood the chrome nose piece has to be installed after painting

ShawnOk

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I checked the Sewell schematics and only found the entire hood that shows the trim piece. If anyone finds anything different I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance to anyone willing to help.

srqmark

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Hey Shawn, you can purchase just the chrome molding from Sewell, with our membership price it is $64.77, here is the link:

http://lexus.sewellparts.com/accesso...2005/6138.html

SteadyEddy

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Even if it's plastic they might still be able to re chrome it. They chromed it the first right. I'd check just for the heck of it. It might be cheaper than a new piece or maybe not.

FLYCT

Mark found the part for you. The Lexus part number is 7577024010

Do a google search for 7577024010 or 75770-24010 and you will find it available fir about $65 from many online sources.

WIL44

Hi Eddy

I thought of you today, off on my trip down to Le Mans tomorrow and the weather looks superb.
First chance of some proper top down motoring ( I hope).
We are going down the long way following the coast this year. I will post some pics when I get back next Tuesday.

On the subject of the hood trim, I took mine off to paint it and I am sure it is metal.

Take care fella.

Best regards
Steve

ShawnOk

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WOW! Thanks guys! You've done it again! Always come through for me when I'm stuck! Yeah, a little expensive for such a small dent. I took a closer look and found a few nuts holding it in place on the inner hood side. Might pop it off and possibly just get it rechromed or professionally chrome vinyl wrapped. Depends on what is cheaper, i guess. Thank again everyone!