bippU!

"we've only scratched the suface . . . . . . ." hahaha.
you know i'll get pics bro.

good to hear from ya. hope all is well.

bippU!

chrispy

iTrader: (21)

2nd gen GS's get free chrome grills, you guys get free chrome trunk bars.

playa3uhh

LX450s and LX470s get chrome front grills too. Why does Lexus cover up all this chrome!?! haha. nonetheless, it's an easy upgrade

playa3uhh

Here are my results. I actually took off the bar, sprayed it with Aircraft Paint Remover, and wiped it clean with a soft metal sponge. Came out with no scraches and a practically free upgrade. Check out the pics.

playa3uhh

even got the bottom of the trunk bar...sorry for the blurry pictures guys....

bippU!

great job!
hummm . . . . aircraft paint remover, where at?

anotherLS

iTrader: (9)

oh WOW! i didnt even do the bottom yet!!! looks great! do you like it? i know i like mine better all chrome

playa3uhh

I love the final look. it's amazing how a little upgrade can be a huge difference. I got the Aircraft Paint Remover (spray can) at PepBoys. I don't think they carry it at Autozone so make sure to go to Peps!

juniorEXE

how did you take the bar off?

playa3uhh

you take off the trunk covering and there are 6 nuts you screw off. then you can pull the bar right off.

juniorEXE

thanks i'll go try it

bippU!

finally had some time this evening so here it goes.
btw, i suck on taking pics . . . . .

the stuff: aviation paint stripper, a must.


remove the trunk cover. you know what screws and clips to remove.
now you have an exposed trunk lid underside. remove the six 10mm bolt to remove the trunk handle.




now spray that bad boi on!
let it sit and soak for 15-30 min.
wipe off lid with a regular dishwashing sponge with scrubpad. scrub lightly, goop should come right off. get into the crevices with a toothpick.
rinse and wash any residual off the trunklid with dishwashing soap, wipe dry and wash it down with rubbing alcohol for good measure. dry if off.




pretty sure JP or GARSON would sell a karome trunk lid for $200-$300, yet you can get one done for $6.00




props to,
anotherLS
playa3uhh

anotherLS

iTrader: (9)

its good to save money when you own a 430!!!! every penny counts on new mods...hehehhhe...glad i scratched mine up first and found this out so i can hook up my fellow peeps!!!

bippU!

tru dat!
props to ya!