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Old 10-21-16, 04:59 PM
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Attempted to make the 2013 spindle grill look more updated.
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It's just chrome vinyl, easy to put on.
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Very interesting idea... I like it...
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Nice work. Good vision and execution .
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I am very interested in doing this it would be possible if somebody would make a abs mold for us :hmm:
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Originally Posted by boostinsc
I am very interested in doing this it would be possible if somebody would make a abs mold for us :hmm:
boostinsc I actually "closed the loop" with the vinyl this week. It's more in line if the look of the 2016 LS600h. Abs mold would be expensive to initiate I guess. Chrome vinyl is cheap, easy to apply (heat gun needed) and should last for 6-7 years.
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OP... Did you buy chrome vinyl online? Do you mind to share a link?
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Originally Posted by shurik74
OP... Did you buy chrome vinyl online? Do you mind to share a link?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the best out there. 3M used to make it, but stopped due to quality issues. Initial application not very tacky but easy to re-apply, once on the car, use heat gun (carefully, not to close as it will easily crinkle and be destroyed) and adhesion will be strong.
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Originally Posted by MSAGRO
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the best out there. 3M used to make it, but stopped due to quality issues. Initial application not very tacky but easy to re-apply, once on the car, use heat gun (carefully, not to close as it will easily crinkle and be destroyed) and adhesion will be strong.
Awesome! Thank you... my wife's GS same color with facelift

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Nice F Sport front (with Japanese fogs!). Mine went thru 2 automatic car washes with no problem. Show pics when done.

I put on F Sport wheels and put the 450h's on my HS250h....
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$109 each. https://www.ebay.com/itm/162161677432
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I wanted to upgrade the wheels but my wife said that she likes stock ones and asked me to leave it as is

FYI.. Most of the wheels on ebay are re-conditioned, I prefer to buy brand new or slightly used.
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I was going to make my own thread but I'll leave this here MSAGRO. This is what we are looking for to be exact, just the chrome trim. Can we get a part number or some kind of id in the part we can source from dealer or elsewhere your welcome!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Front-Bumper-Cover-Lexus-Gs350-GS450H-2013-w-o-Headlamp-Washer-w-Sensors-holes-/131996504713?fits=Year%3A2013%7CModel%3AGS350&hash=item1ebb9ad289:g:PscAAOSw44BYF8to&vxp=mtr
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Exactly boostinsc. Just those lower chrome bits. If you look closely you can see the division on the vertical pieces. Need that part#, better than my vinyl trick....
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