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Old Feb 18, 2022 | 03:03 PM
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When I got my GSF the front CF lip was chipped , and then a few days ago while parking i hit a parking stop cracking the lip and destroying it . I looked online and saw that its close to $5k for a new one ! Went to a local body shop , they were able to salvage the lip , all chips are gone , they were able to put back most of the carbo , only area that isnt 100% is under which cant be seen . All for $300 . Wanted to share incase other have damage and want to have it redone as well. And yes they used resin to repair and also put 2 coats of clear on it . I attached a video to show how it looks now.
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Old Feb 18, 2022 | 07:16 PM
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Nice save !

Only $300 !?!? That's a few tanks of gas here in CA.....
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 06:20 AM
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Why is Lexus CF so expensive? $5K for that piece is ridiculous
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by whiteboost
When I got my GSF the front CF lip was chipped , and then a few days ago while parking i hit a parking stop cracking the lip and destroying it . I looked online and saw that its close to $5k for a new one ! Went to a local body shop , they were able to salvage the lip , all chips are gone , they were able to put back most of the carbo , only area that isnt 100% is under which cant be seen . All for $300 . Wanted to share incase other have damage and want to have it redone as well. And yes they used resin to repair and also put 2 coats of clear on it . I attached a video to show how it looks now.
where are you located?
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by OrionHunt
Why is Lexus CF so expensive? $5K for that piece is ridiculous
My guess is it maybe hand made? Either way, i found some dealers selling them for $3600.
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CZ75
My guess is it maybe hand made? Either way, i found some dealers selling them for $3600.
That and its a very low volume part.
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Old Feb 19, 2022 | 04:27 PM
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Oklahoma / 2 hours north of Dallas , texas
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