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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 09:09 AM
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Default Center console Piece trashed!

Had a little mishap this weekend and left a can of Injector cleaner in my center case and I guess the lid was not on tight and leaked onto this piece of plastic so my question is can I get just this little trim piece or what parts/pieces do I need. thanks!


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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 12:45 PM
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You can only get the next-higher assembly which is the entire thing. You aren't going to like the price - $300 over the internet, $400 list price.

http://www.lexussouthatlantaparts.co...rimLevel=19100

The good news(-ish) is that this appears to include the cupholder and storage boxes, including their doors.
The bad news is you'll probably have to remove both front seats to access the screws on the side of it.

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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks, Thats what I was afraid of--Oh well Ill try and figure something out to cover it up and not look as bad....any ideas?
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 03:47 PM
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A good paint and body shop, they might be able to fill it in/repair the plastic, sand it and repaint it to match
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 05:05 PM
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^^^Agreed. Its painted as it is, so I think you'll be fine patching it up with bondo and painting it the factory color they used.








Which probably will cost roughly the same price as buying the whole thing?? I don't know. Haha
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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Most GX at a salvage yard if you can find one should have the console intact.
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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I see center consoles on eBay all the time. Prices vary but IMO you can go as-is until you find one either at a salvage yard or eBay. I needed a hood replacement for my other car - wasn't going to pay $2200-2500 to fix. Took about 3-4 months but finally found one in TX and had shipped for $935.00 - matches the paint darn near perfect... Just kept checking...
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Old Jun 26, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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Agree - this is the opportunity for a parts-yard replacement. Not sure if they'll be any cheaper (those guys are pretty sharp businessmen...), but it can't hurt to check.

Otherwise, yeah, plan B would be to remove it and see if a body shop can Bondo it up to bring the surface back level. Then you can put some of the vinyl wrap material on it - they make it in brushed metallic. Or just paint it.

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