Scratched front bumper :(
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Can be a bit closer such that you have like 1/2 foot from the curb.
My point of reference is, if you cannot see the curb behind your driver's side mirror, it means you are close (stop!!). This mainly works for a straight one. If it's diagonal such that the the curb side closets is on the passenger side, then you need to be very careful going in.
Can be a bit closer such that you have like 1/2 foot from the curb.
My point of reference is, if you cannot see the curb behind your driver's side mirror, it means you are close (stop!!). This mainly works for a straight one. If it's diagonal such that the the curb side closets is on the passenger side, then you need to be very careful going in.
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Its gonna be hard to find one color and location specific but try checking http://lexus.sewellparts.com/ shipping might be a lot though.
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I like the picture RDIS250AWD
Can be a bit closer such that you have like 1/2 foot from the curb.
My point of reference is, if you cannot see the curb behind your driver's side mirror, it means you are close (stop!!). This mainly works for a straight one. If it's diagonal such that the the curb side closets is on the passenger side, then you need to be very careful going in.
Can be a bit closer such that you have like 1/2 foot from the curb.
My point of reference is, if you cannot see the curb behind your driver's side mirror, it means you are close (stop!!). This mainly works for a straight one. If it's diagonal such that the the curb side closets is on the passenger side, then you need to be very careful going in.
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Lool I was referring to the touch up paint, mybad. But yeah my other concern was painting the lip. I'm trying as hard as I can to keep costs at a minimum and I imagine painting the lip would cost around $150?
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Its gonna be hard to find one color and location specific but try checking http://lexus.sewellparts.com/ shipping might be a lot though.
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Edit: Nvm, I'll get some off of eBay, unless the dealership has it for a reasonable price.
Thanks everyone for your help!
Last edited by veejaay24; Oct 21, 2012 at 01:00 PM.
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If those scratches where under the car, I wouldn't be too worried about them; that's because I accidentally rubbed my lower lip with the curb when I was parking straight in and I never did that again after that.
I think the best option is touch up paint like everyone is saying, save replacing the GFX lip for when the lip on your car it's seen better days.
I think the best option is touch up paint like everyone is saying, save replacing the GFX lip for when the lip on your car it's seen better days.
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well I've been parking like this for so long its just natural but basically if I'm unsure I pull in slowly and I always look at the cars next to me and make sure my mirrors are a little further back from them.Most ppl are right up on the curb or very close so thats a good way to gauge your distance
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The only problem I see with that if that if the line is a bit long that it looks weird with it so far back from the curb. Another problem is the other person backing away or coming out from across if they go too much and hit your car (well that shouldn't happen), but the being more in could potentially save that.
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Honestly, I scratched my front bumper enough time and I got it painted twice already, I got tired of getting it repainted so I just decided to wrap it in some CF vinyl. It's pretty easy to do, just remove the front lip(assuming you have the stock front lip) wash it and wrap it. Takes you like an hour or two for the entire process.
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Honestly, I scratched my front bumper enough time and I got it painted twice already, I got tired of getting it repainted so I just decided to wrap it in some CF vinyl. It's pretty easy to do, just remove the front lip(assuming you have the stock front lip) wash it and wrap it. Takes you like an hour or two for the entire process.