Black Pearl Emblem Install Tips
#16
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#17
I thought Sewell Lexus was out of business? Anyway this eBay sellers warehouse is near Dallas and it’s the same emblems. Goo gone did nothing to the paint. Very safe. I hope the front emblem doesn’t get ruined from bugs and rocks too. I was wondering if there was a way to seal it with film or something but it would be hard
Getting those nice fancy emblems chipped would suck!
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Looks great bro! Small world, I live in SA too. I just got my front black pearl emblem on Saturday. After reading some threads it looks like these can have problems over a short period of time getting pitting and other finish issues on the front emblems at least. I ordered a 2k clear aresol and just clear coated my front one to protect it. It might be worth doing the same for your front emblem. I broke the tabs on my stock emblem too, not sure exactly how they are supposed to be removed to not break them.
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Looks great bro! Small world, I live in SA too. I just got my front black pearl emblem on Saturday. After reading some threads it looks like these can have problems over a short period of time getting pitting and other finish issues on the front emblems at least. I ordered a 2k clear aresol and just clear coated my front one to protect it. It might be worth doing the same for your front emblem. I broke the tabs on my stock emblem too, not sure exactly how they are supposed to be removed to not break them.
#21
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I have a white IS and I'm very interested in doing this for my car. I'm really thinking of removing all the rear emblems. I just want to replace the front and rear lexus emblems with the black pearl.
Does anybody have a pic of their car debadged in the rear?
Does anybody have a pic of their car debadged in the rear?
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#23
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It is a very clean look. I think I'm going to go ahead and do it
#25
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The best part is now the emblems change colors based on lighting conditions just like the atomic silver paint. Whole car always looks different! For the chrome trim on the front, my installer used smoked tail-light film which gives it the same appearance as black pearl. Highly recommend using that. i don't know if i'll do the chrome around the windows as it kind of blends nicely with the paint of the car already. So far no issues!
#26
OEM emblem template
Kinda off topic but does anyone have the oem emblem still? If someone could photocopy me the emblem it would be great! I’m trying to do a template for tinting the emblem.
I might try to measure and draw on Word but the photocopy would be easier! Any ideas would be great!
Thanks in advance!
I might try to measure and draw on Word but the photocopy would be easier! Any ideas would be great!
Thanks in advance!
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