MDames2

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Read the entire post from the OP. He already told us how he did it.

416tt

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"
Painting the shifter panel was more difficult, as i had to first "mask off" the P-R-N-D-4-3-2-L icons by covering each icon with translucent scotch tape (NOT masking tape) and then use a razor blade to cut around each letter, effectively leaving tape ONLY on the icons. So when painting, the paint won't cover the icons. Also, forgo the priming and wet-sanding on this part. Just bake the paint and the bond will be permanent. When dry, peal the tape off of the icons, and you're done! Painting the coin holder cover was a slow process because it requires a lot of careful masking (this time with real masking tape) to avoid paint going inside the velvet area, etc.
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missed that. Thanks!

FLYCT

Model builders use a liquid masking fluid.
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...&I=LXC099&P=ML

"It works very well with complex areas Can be sprayed, brushed or rolled on......Score with a new X-acto knife and peel off areas to be painted (thin areas won't peel)"

416tt

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Thank you sir!

Caseoane

Wow! Very impressive. Amazing attention to detail!

250LexusIS

Very impressive, dedicated to detail. Looking forward to seeing further updates.

andynoel78

Thanks for the compliments guys!

I wanted to update everyone on the status of my project. I've now converted the entire front-end to the '06-'10!!





I bought all of the parts NEW from various sources, and believe me there are a TON of tiny parts that need to be purchased to fit everything together. Contrary to what some others have said RE: which parts can be transferred over, one truly needs to get most of the '06'-'10 parts to make everything fit right.

I also converted the updated headlight ballasts/bulbs from D4S to D2S so i could use my favorite HID bulb, the Philips 6000k Ultinon. The D4S version is terrible in terms of intensity and color.

The parts that you'll need to get:
-'06-'10 front bumper (which you'll need to take to a body shop to paint to your paint code)
-'06-'10 headlight washer nozzles w/ re-paint (the '02-'05 will "fit" but won't be effective due to the aim of the stream)
-'06-'10 headlights
-'06-'10 headlight "components" (rear covers, turn signal & wedge bulb sockets, new size bulbs, conversion plugs for directionals)
-'06-'10 center grille (with the L logo on it)
-'06-'10 L logo badge
-'06-'10 fog light brackets (the old ones don't fit properly and will result in headlight nozzle covers failing to retract flush with bumper)
-'06-'10 all of the chrome moldings that fit around the fog lights and the U shaped one around grille (total of 4 of them)
-'06-'10 all of the "clips/screws" such as those that hold the chrome U piece to bumper, etc. About 50% of old clips/bolts/screws do NOT fit.

And that's about it!
What do you think?? Please comment!
-'06-'10

bb430

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Great job!!!
Notice that you have an GS as well, wondering if the outside rear view mirrors with turn indicators on them, would they somehow be able to fit the SC with modification? or if possible to just bolt on( I doubt it)? You of all people should be able to find out, right?!

andynoel78

You're reading my mind!! The '08-'10 SC430 side mirrors (with blinkers, like the GS) appear to have a completely different plug than those from the '02-'07. I'm sure i could get them to work, but i'm not sure how the motors are different...

'08-'10
http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...ey_model=15681

vs

'02-'07
http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...ey_model=15681

bb430

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Well, looking forward to see any progress in that regard. Thanks in advance.

ShawnOk

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I researched quite a bit as I was interesting in adding puddle lights and turn signals to the mirrors. After quite a bit of reading, I found that even the 2002- 2005 SC430 mirrors are quite different in the mounting bracket when compared to the 2006+. Nothing seems to fit properly, so I modified the mirror myself to add a puddle light, and then decided to add a turn signal to the door handle. This was about a year ago and both are still running strong. No issues at all. I've noticed that upper echelon models are even starting to put lights into the door handles, so I was pretty happy to lead the curve on that mod. I've linked both threads with lots of info below. Good luck.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...n-signals.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc-...questions.html

smariasg63

Awesome work!

aznxenon

dude this is amazing. I can't believe the interior PB edition badge is only $30! I'm a huge sucker for those whatever edition Lexus but can never justify paying the extra $$$ for them. I'm impressed mate!

lbintab

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Does the auto-leveling for the headlights still work when you did the front end conversion? Im in the process of doing this. I have everything now.

texsexlex

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...I converted up also & had no issues with the auto leveling