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Old 05-20-13, 09:06 AM
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Default Cleaned up the rear

Took off the ES350 and added a carbon fiber frame.

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Much cleaner
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Looks nice. How easy do they come off?
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Pretty easy.

A little heat from the hair dryer and some WD40 to remove the residue.

Just take it slow or you will chip the paint.
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Just curious, and this is not meant as criticism.... why do many folks remove vehicle badging, and in some cases, order a "delete" option during construction?

I absolutely detest the dealer-added ad plaque many vehicles are tainted with in some regions of the country. AFAIK this is not done in California, the state I have spent most of my life. But in travels, I do see many!
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Individuality is the word that comes to mind.

That's why we add wheels, take off badges etc...

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I personally liked the silver license plate frame more!
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
I personally liked the silver license plate frame more!
Silver? It looks white to me.
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It's actually a billet aluminum frame.

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I like the bullet aluminum frame too. I have one with "Lexus" on it.
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I'm still using a chrome frame I bought ~10 yrs ago. A rubber seal keeps the license plate spotless under glass, and to deter plate theft, it only opens with an included Allen wrench.

To me, chrome loves more chrome. And no advertising, logo, slogans for me.
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I don't think covered over license plates (glass or otherwise) are not legal in Calif. since it may create glare with the red light and other cameras, and not get a good picture of your plates. .
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