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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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"we've only scratched the suface . . . . . . ." hahaha.
you know i'll get pics bro.

good to hear from ya. hope all is well.
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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2nd gen GS's get free chrome grills, you guys get free chrome trunk bars.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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LX450s and LX470s get chrome front grills too. Why does Lexus cover up all this chrome!?! haha. nonetheless, it's an easy upgrade
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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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.
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Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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even got the bottom of the trunk bar...sorry for the blurry pictures guys....
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:22 AM
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great job!
hummm . . . . aircraft paint remover, where at?
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by playa3uhh
even got the bottom of the trunk bar...sorry for the blurry pictures guys....
oh WOW! i didnt even do the bottom yet!!! looks great! do you like it? i know i like mine better all chrome
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 12:57 AM
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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!
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Old Nov 2, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 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.
how did you take the bar off?
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 03:07 PM
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you take off the trunk covering and there are 6 nuts you screw off. then you can pull the bar right off.
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by playa3uhh
you take off the trunk covering and there are 6 nuts you screw off. then you can pull the bar right off.
thanks i'll go try it
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 10:27 PM
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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




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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 11:03 PM
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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!!!
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Old Nov 4, 2007 | 11:06 PM
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tru dat!
props to ya!
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