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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 12:15 AM
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May have found a gem on the internets.

It arrived earlier today, shipping was fast. Wasn't boxed very well. No foam, just in a plastic bag w/ a bag of body screws.

Made out of poly urethane Came a little bent out of the box, but not a big deal.

Fit is nice. I wouldn't say perfect, but it's a good replica. I've got it installed right now with 3M 30lbs tape. I plan to shot a few screws in there and snap a few pics tomorrow morning in the light. Stay tuned...

Link to Amazon listing:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01...ilpage_o03_s00


Pics out of box. Install pic coming soon.




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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 12:36 AM
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Waiting for install pics
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:54 AM
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Yeah. well worth the 99 bucks on Amazon.

Now the real questions is...

TO PAINT, OR NOT TO PAINT?










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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:17 AM
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Looks good the way it is. Did the screws mount on existing holes ?
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:26 AM
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The existing holes look like they're meant to line up with the factory bumper's bolts.

There are 4 bolts on the front side of the plastic cover. If you took out those bolts, this would line right up.

I put 2 screws on each side where it wraps into the wheel well. The rest is 3M tape.

I plan to get it on a lift and secure it properly in the next few days, but it's holding well for now.

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Amazon.com: 13 14 15 Lexus GS350 F-Sport SK Style Front Body Bumper Lip Kit Spoiler Front PU Lip: Automotive Amazon.com: 13 14 15 Lexus GS350 F-Sport SK Style Front Body Bumper Lip Kit Spoiler Front PU Lip: Automotive
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:31 AM
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If you are going to keep it black, you should paint it yourself. Get the Lexus black from automotivetouchup.com. I did that with my front lip. I've had it on my car for a month with a lot of highway driving and no chips yet.

I did 2 coats of primer (sanded between each coat), 4 coats of paint and 3 coats of clear, wet sand and another coat of clear.
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 05:17 PM
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nveddy
Nice! Front looks meeeaaaan like that. Did you paint the lip? and how did you secure it?

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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by GoogleTHIS
Nice! Front looks meeeaaaan like that. Did you paint the lip? and how did you secure it?
I did spray painted it black and it came out almost flat look. And it secured by screws that came with it.
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 12:45 AM
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Looks good. Is it just me or does the side of the replica lip looks taller than the original Skipper lip? Did you happen to find a set of replica Skipper side skirts as well?
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Old Dec 31, 2015 | 03:51 PM
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Nice find! Looks great!
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 12:59 PM
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i put mine on fits great I had it painted gloss black...
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Old Jan 11, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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are all the replica lips on ebay the same? picture wise, they appear identical, but there are a bunch of different sellers.
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 03:15 AM
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c'mon guys you own a LEXUS stop buying replica parts this isn't a honda.
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Old Jan 12, 2016 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by teins4me
c'mon guys you own a LEXUS stop buying replica parts this isn't a honda.
Whatever homie... Only a few afficiandos would know the difference and if I hadn't admitted to it be a replica, you few would know the difference. Now if I bought a replica and fronted like it was the real thing... Then you right... I am glad I bought this lip, I have scraped twice already and the springs aren't even on yet...
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