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Mine started to do that just recently wrinkled up and started pulling apart right on the front by the windshield and the upper corner of the fender. The drip rails on my old gs did this but they were actually paint and were brushed aluminum underneath, where with the ls they definitely look to be a type of wrap do to the way its coming apart as a rip and then the rest of the material is shrinking. I'll take pics and post them here in a few hours .
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: TEXAS
Happened to my 07 460L yesterday but only on the passenger side. Peeled up about 5 inches but is separating about another 5 inches up. I hate to peel the whole thing since the driver side is perfect. Gonna see if I can source the vinyl somewhere before I make a decision. I will give feedback on my findings.
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From: Someplace in CT
Welcome, I know the feeling ! I was so blinded by excitement also when purchasing my LS460. I didn't take time to comb over the whole car. I needed to spend $500 to fix a trunk motor and needed new hid bulbs. Did the repairs myself.
Use a plastic trim tool and pop off the drip mold. Get them both primed and painted by a paint shop. They may suggest pulling the vinyl off the one that is peeling. Good lluck
Use a plastic trim tool and pop off the drip mold. Get them both primed and painted by a paint shop. They may suggest pulling the vinyl off the one that is peeling. Good lluck
I'm leaning towards pulling the cover off and leave the chrome showing but, by just pulling it off, it does not come off cleanly and look good.
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From: Michigan
Mine started to do that just recently wrinkled up and started pulling apart right on the front by the windshield and the upper corner of the fender. The drip rails on my old gs did this but they were actually paint and were brushed aluminum underneath, where with the ls they definitely look to be a type of wrap do to the way its coming apart as a rip and then the rest of the material is shrinking. I'll take pics and post them here in a few hours .
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From: Michigan
Welcome, I know the feeling ! I was so blinded by excitement also when purchasing my LS460. I didn't take time to comb over the whole car. I needed to spend $500 to fix a trunk motor and needed new hid bulbs. Did the repairs myself.
Use a plastic trim tool and pop off the drip mold. Get them both primed and painted by a paint shop. They may suggest pulling the vinyl off the one that is peeling. Good lluck
Use a plastic trim tool and pop off the drip mold. Get them both primed and painted by a paint shop. They may suggest pulling the vinyl off the one that is peeling. Good lluck
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