LS - 4th Gen (2007-2017) Discussion topics related to the current flagship models LS460, LS460L and LS600H

Emblem PCS badge peeling

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 06-07-19, 03:13 PM
  #1  
ngruzevs
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
ngruzevs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Victoria
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Emblem PCS badge peeling

Hi all, I've recently found a thin layer of plastic coating peeling off my front emblem (PCS) badge. The active cruise control/PCS systems still work, but it doesn't look great.

I touched it the other day to see what was going on, and and another thin layer of plastic peeled off.

Is there anything I can do, to restore looks, without replacing?


Old 06-07-19, 03:52 PM
  #2  
ALK
Advanced
 
ALK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 526
Received 133 Likes on 108 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ngruzevs
Hi all, I've recently found a thin layer of plastic coating peeling off my front emblem (PCS) badge. The active cruise control/PCS systems still work, but it doesn't look great.

I touched it the other day to see what was going on, and and another thin layer of plastic peeled off.

Is there anything I can do, to restore looks, without replacing?

I think installing a clear film should protect from further damage . To replace they cost 250 $ to source from Japan.
Old 06-07-19, 08:49 PM
  #3  
ngruzevs
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
ngruzevs's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Victoria
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Which company in Japan do you source your parts?

I had a look at LexusPartsNow.com, but they want $359
Old 06-07-19, 08:55 PM
  #4  
ALK
Advanced
 
ALK's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: New York
Posts: 526
Received 133 Likes on 108 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by ngruzevs
Which company in Japan do you source your parts?

I had a look at LexusPartsNow.com, but they want $359
amayama.com
Old 06-07-19, 11:18 PM
  #5  
RandyV
Advanced
 
RandyV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Insane Diego, CA
Posts: 620
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

Just remove/sand/polish the emblem then apply the same material they use for clear bra wraps.

The signals that are emitted/received from the emblem are radio frequency, not infrared, so this fix should not affect the functionality.
Old 06-08-19, 11:06 PM
  #6  
RandyV
Advanced
 
RandyV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Insane Diego, CA
Posts: 620
Received 43 Likes on 34 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FunFact
You have no idea what the method is that they use for said frequencies. They likely have programmed it with a specific wavelength amplitude that returns an expected value, and it's possible that your PPF can disrupt these given values and may change how the radar cruise functions.
Nice speculation.

I speculate you are incorrect.

Any coating would not affect radio frequency - would only affect a light wavelength if it was IR based, like the remote on a TV.

Which this is not.
Old 06-10-19, 09:33 AM
  #7  
CJITTY
Moderator
 
CJITTY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: The South
Posts: 4,785
Received 146 Likes on 109 Posts
Default

Could always get a used one, seen them on Buyee and Yahoo auctions pretty cheap
Old 06-11-19, 05:45 PM
  #8  
aypues
Instructor
 
aypues's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 880
Received 56 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

When my PCS emblem got foggy I had it sanded down (along with headlights) and had Xpel film applied. Works perfectly and still looks brand new 5 years later.
The following users liked this post:
jdanielca (06-13-19)
Old 06-13-19, 12:16 PM
  #9  
jdanielca
Pole Position
 
jdanielca's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Ontario
Posts: 2,401
Received 210 Likes on 188 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by aypues
When my PCS emblem got foggy I had it sanded down (along with headlights) and had Xpel film applied. Works perfectly and still looks brand new 5 years later.
you did the same with headlights and put film on , no yellowing after so long?
Old 06-13-19, 03:10 PM
  #10  
aypues
Instructor
 
aypues's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 880
Received 56 Likes on 44 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jdanielca
you did the same with headlights and put film on , no yellowing after so long?
yes! Xpel film has a 10 yr warranty. can't recommend it enough.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
suprarale
Performance & Maintenance
4
06-10-19 07:22 AM
NichyNeato
RC - 1st Gen (2015-present)
2
12-22-16 06:00 AM
gekae24
GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020)
0
07-09-15 07:52 PM
azmojo
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
3
07-12-14 07:06 PM
Silver'04
LS - 3rd Gen (2001-2006)
4
01-01-13 12:25 PM



Quick Reply: Emblem PCS badge peeling



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 09:59 PM.