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Mating a GS350 F-Sport Front Bumper to the 2IS (Step by Step)

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Old 01-18-13, 11:45 AM
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MY best advice to you would to get a price the next time you go, they have to at least have a range or ballpark figure. If you don't mind me asking, how much was the other conversion done for on the other vehicle posted here?

Also, they might have their own glue they use but from experience, Lord Fusor is the best.
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My bumper with all parts was 3K, keep in mind tho it's $1200 in parts


Procedure for mine was

1) Cut
2) 200+ hot staples
3) Some kind of high dollar poly filler that bonded 1000% to the materials.
4) A small thin cut line of my old bumper was cut and welded to the back of the seem
5) A red filler that can be sanded and primed over was used, it also not able to be ripped very flexable and bonds to the bumper material. Its in the same line of products as line #3
6) Primer,then block sand
7) Paint and wet sand to finish

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Old 01-18-13, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by HKS350
My bumper with all parts was 3K, keep in mind tho it's $1200 in parts


Procedure for mine was

1) Cut
2) 200+ hot staples
3) Some kind of high dollar poly filler that bonded 1000% to the materials.
4) A small thin cut line of my old bumper was cut and welded to the back of the seem
5) A red filler that can be sanded and primed over was used, it also not able to be ripped very flexable and bonds to the bumper material. Its in the same line of products as line #3
6) Primer,then block sand
7) Paint and wet sand to finish
Sounds about right, I would quote around 1500 for it, but it is a tough job for sure!
Old 01-18-13, 02:22 PM
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Glad someone is trying this on a black IS. Looks awesome man, can't wait to see the finished result.
Old 01-18-13, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nexson
Sounds about right, I would quote around 1500 for it, but it is a tough job for sure!
From my body shop experience in my old days, I expect to pay no more then $1500.
My assumption had been around $1350.
I need to come down and check out your shop one day Nexson.
I still want pics of your TL
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Glad someone is trying this on a black IS. Looks awesome man, can't wait to see the finished result.
Thank you sir!
Old 01-18-13, 03:53 PM
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this is gonna look so good. good luck. can't wait to see the progress.
Old 01-18-13, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CCJ22
From my body shop experience in my old days, I expect to pay no more then $1500.
My assumption had been around $1350.
I need to come down and check out your shop one day Nexson.
I still want pics of your TL

Thank you sir!
Well, it is not much of a shop. I am actually a school teacher. I do the custom work daily on the side after "school"

I stay pretty busy with it all
Old 01-18-13, 07:03 PM
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that's a interesting combo. nice!
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Originally Posted by Mv350
haha you know its a busy thread when you decide to post lol
Originally Posted by CCJ22
Wow, you posted! You rarely post. Thanks for chiming in here.
Daaaaamn, I didn't think people even knew me. HAHA. I had to come back and see what's up. Been busy trying to create a Lexus scene that rivals SoCal/NorCal and SoFlo here in Houston with Mr.Heyarms (and failing). I'm pretty proud our forum is still cranking out some sweet cars. Good job CCJ22!
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
this is gonna look so good. good luck. can't wait to see the progress.
Thanks Jet!
Originally Posted by Nexson
Well, it is not much of a shop. I am actually a school teacher. I do the custom work daily on the side after "school"

I stay pretty busy with it all
That's awesome. School teacher by day, custom car builder by night.
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Daaaaamn, I didn't think people even knew me. HAHA. I had to come back and see what's up. Been busy trying to create a Lexus scene that rivals SoCal/NorCal and SoFlo here in Houston with Mr.Heyarms (and failing). I'm pretty proud our forum is still cranking out some sweet cars. Good job CCJ22!
Haha, thank you captain.
Old 01-18-13, 09:47 PM
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sweet! cant wait to see the final product!
Old 01-18-13, 10:11 PM
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I think with the Wald front lip it will look really good.
Old 01-19-13, 08:13 PM
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to Mr. Nexson... wish i had a teacher like u when i went to school.. I had ONE cool teacher ONE... that was all.. and JAY im happy your going through with this bro... Like i said I dont ball like that but you my man do!! So hope to see this thing soon!! PROPS PIMP JUICE!
Old 01-20-13, 02:38 AM
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Unique. I love it! Keep up posted with the finished product!
Old 01-20-13, 05:09 AM
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Definatly different, and alot of work . Can't wait to see it all done.


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