they told me they wont sell the chrome trim unless i buy the whole molding/cap and thats like i think almost 600 for one side, where else could i buy the metal pieces?

 

You mean the trim that goes on the front bumper and along the side of the car.. I had mine replaced when i had my front bumper repainted.. They came from the Lexus dealer

 

actally i already got the bumpers just need the sides.

 

Sounds like your dealer doesnt have a clue. You can buy the chrome trim seperate, just try another dealer or Carson Lexus on this forum.

 

Not so sure about that... the bumpers have a simple adhesive-backed
chrome strip; the side panel strips are riveted on from behind the lower
door caps. You'll have to drill out the rivets to remove the old chrome strip(s).

This is probably why Lexus wants to sell you the entire panel.

Your best bet might be a Lexus salvage yard (like T.A.P. Auto recycling)
but they will want to sell you the entire panel- they won't be interested
in having a worker spend time drilling-out the factory rivets.

 

Maybe you are right, I could swear I got a quote on a complete set of strips from my parts guy before.

 

Why not buy more of the bumper chrome strips and cut/apply them on the sides?

 

Because that will not work. And it would look very silly.

 

my car is in the body shop and they redid most of the door caps/moldings and all we need is the chrome sides after they paint the car so yea i jsut need the chrome trim/metal clips...

so i guess im SOL?

 

you just need one door cap metal pc. Try calling TAP recycling for that part. You can polish the other peices. come by the shop and I'll put you to work on them.

LiL S' car is in our bodyshop. The hacks that put his old kit on chopped up his old trim , stuffed his doors with cardboard and bondo (seriously)....pics to come

 

yea i got the polish materials in my car, ill stop by the shop tomorrow

 

alright thanks for the input, ima call taps tomorrow