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Old 12-04-14, 01:14 PM
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My 2006 IS350 OEM front bumper bottom part has been scratched and the middle part is kind of torn. How should I repair this? Or should I get an add on front lips?? How hard is it to install the front lip? Also, anyone recommend the EZ universal lip? My budget is low for this $50-$200.
Old 12-04-14, 01:17 PM
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That Home Depot lip goes under so youd still see the damage...dont recommend
Old 12-04-14, 07:49 PM
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How about a pic to see what it looks like?
Old 12-04-14, 09:39 PM
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EBay has a bunch of cheap replicas for under your budget. I've seen the Home Depot lip on a 2IS and it looks bad.
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A good quality front lip is super easy to install. Heat the PU to shape (not necessarily if fiberglass), and then just some self tapping screws and you're done.
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I will post up the picture of the current condition soon.

What front lips do you guys recommend? I kind of like the GFX one but it is 500+ from Sewell.

How much is it to paint + install the front lip? I wouldn't want unpainted one installed.

How hard is it to wrap it with 3M carbon fiber? And any DIY guide for the front lips installation?? I don't want to bother Tommy@MusicBox again and again for something that I can do it myself, you know
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Installation of the gfx front lip is pretty much self explanatory. Shouldn't take longer than 15-29 minutes.

I have a gfx front lip in SGM (1G0) for sale check the classifieds
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
My 2006 IS350 OEM front bumper bottom part has been scratched and the middle part is kind of torn. How should I repair this? Or should I get an add on front lips?? How hard is it to install the front lip? Also, anyone recommend the EZ universal lip? My budget is low for this $50-$200.
Gfx front lip
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Where do you guys get GFX front lip dark blue pearl painted (8P8) for less than $200???

Initial G, thanks for your offer but I think you have a different color.
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
Where do you guys get GFX front lip dark blue pearl painted (8P8) for less than $200???

Initial G, thanks for your offer but I think you have a different color.
In 2009 Sewell had a clearance sale for pre-2009 lips (the newer ones used different lips). It was priced at $63 for the front lip. I do not know where you will get the lip for less than 200 painted unless it is used.
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