Swapping rear IS badges / trunk emblem from RX350
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Swapping rear IS badges / trunk emblem from RX350
Not sure if anyone has done this yet. I may be the first. But I really like the style of the 2016-2017 Lexus RX350 black / chrome Lexus Emblems. They match the front emblems off the Lexus IS models...
So i purchased this emblem and fabricated the back to make it flush and replaced the boring chrome Lexus emblem on the trunk lid. I also swapped out the IS300 chrome for a black plated emblem.
It changes the rear a bit more. I though it came out great and wanted to share with everyone. Please let me know if you have any questions.
So i purchased this emblem and fabricated the back to make it flush and replaced the boring chrome Lexus emblem on the trunk lid. I also swapped out the IS300 chrome for a black plated emblem.
It changes the rear a bit more. I though it came out great and wanted to share with everyone. Please let me know if you have any questions.
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Cool idea to retrofit other factory stuff from other cars, but I think it's a bit bold/raised/large for this body style. Sticks out a bit. For both.
would be cool if there was a black chrome option for the factory IS badges.
would be cool if there was a black chrome option for the factory IS badges.
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Lexxxis300 (05-07-18)
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There are 2 factory holes in the truck that held on the old Lexus emblem. However no tabs could be used from the RX350 lexus emblem. (rear emblem pic below)
They had very large mounting post that had to be removed. I used a dremel tool and cut all the plastic post. then filled in the back till it was smooth and flush.
Finally, i used 3M automotive tape (super strong) to mount the new emblem flush in the same spot as the original chrome emblem...
They had very large mounting post that had to be removed. I used a dremel tool and cut all the plastic post. then filled in the back till it was smooth and flush.
Finally, i used 3M automotive tape (super strong) to mount the new emblem flush in the same spot as the original chrome emblem...
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zhieson (05-07-18)
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It did come out great. It looks much better... Thank you
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Lexxxis300 (05-08-18)
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