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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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2 parts in question

1. The chrome lining that goes around the entire car, bumpers, doors, fenders.

2. The STOCK chrome lining around the grille. I've seen it on other LS' (Including the JP kit)

And how? Bc I know im gonna get the "it can't be done"
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 10:06 AM
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yes it can,, by a paid professional.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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Dr. Colorchip?

(sorry, couldn't resist.)
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Some of the OEM strips are available at :

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/index.php
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Don't paint it, tape it. More easily reversable once you decide it looks too dark in a few months...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...-on-gs400.html
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Anything can be done if you're willing to spend the money. Now what color do you want to do them in?
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by AznRacer
Anything can be done if you're willing to spend the money. Now what color do you want to do them in?
Parchment crystal
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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Vinyl wrap possibly...?
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by beneteau
Some of the OEM strips are available at :

http://www.l-tunedparts.com/index.php
A body shop can probably get all of the strips as they often replace them rather than try to carefully remove and reuse them. For example, the rear bumper strip was about $88 and the front bumper strip was about $71 when my body shop reworked my car after I bought it.
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 94LSon20
Vinyl wrap possibly...?
i would say yes if it was silver, gunmetal, or black. But with our paint color Parchment Crystal there isnt any color that is close to it avaliable in vinyl
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Old Jan 20, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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My lower crome strip is painted black all around the car.
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 02:46 AM
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Yes. It can be painted. My stock grill frame is painted and I love it. I never really cared for chrome.
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