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Old 08-31-16, 05:29 AM
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Default Blacked out chrome on front grille [Obsidian]

If anyone is interested - I got it wrapped satin black and it looks way better than stock






Old 08-31-16, 06:09 AM
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looks great! I did this myself on my grille but I wasn't happy with the little details where it wasn't perfect, so i tore it off after a few days. Been thinking of having a pro do it. Mind if I asked what you were charged for it?
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Originally Posted by NichyNeato
looks great! I did this myself on my grille but I wasn't happy with the little details where it wasn't perfect, so i tore it off after a few days. Been thinking of having a pro do it. Mind if I asked what you were charged for it?
I got it wrapped for a little over $200...very professionally done
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It looks amazing. I'm surprised by how different the car looks now.
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Originally Posted by Kira X
It looks amazing. I'm surprised by how different the car looks now.
I agree - totally changes the front end...much cleaner IMO
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I got the same done on mine since i hated the chrome. love it. I paid 400 for door trimming/front grill wrap, roof wrap. and recently got my rear spoiler wrapped as well.

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Originally Posted by tiz22
I agree - totally changes the front end...much cleaner IMO
I was checking out a few RC350's at my local dealership and was thinking about how much better the car would look without the chrome trim. I think all of the new Lexus models would look good with black trim as an option for the grille.
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Originally Posted by RealMCR12

I got the same done on mine since i hated the chrome. love it. I paid 400 for door trimming/front grill wrap, roof wrap. and recently got my rear spoiler wrapped as well.
That looks great! Do you have any more pics?
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Still need to do this but havent had a chance. Looks so much better than the chrome...but you got to get the black emblems too!
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Originally Posted by suvi2k
Still need to do this but havent had a chance. Looks so much better than the chrome...but you got to get the black emblems too!

That's all good, until you say where does it end. Unless, you're into the all blacked out look!
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Originally Posted by Kira X
That looks great! Do you have any more pics?
yeah i have a few more on my instagram if you want to check it out, RealMCR12 is the SC.
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Originally Posted by johnnyreb
That's all good, until you say where does it end. Unless, you're into the all blacked out look!
it ends with the ugly chrome just being removed. Just those things need the black which includes emblems. Roof is a no brainer on any car IMO...probably why so many cars come like that stock. I'm not about the spoiler or mirrors or even tinting the tails. Just the chrome out.
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I'm still a fan of chrome. But only in the right amounts and locations on the car. I am going with chrome rims on my obsidian RC F and I am leaving the chrome window trim. I like a "little bit" of color/finish variety on my car and not just having everything 1 color.

But as for the grille trim... I do believe that it looks better blacked out rather than chromed.
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Lots of different blacks to choose from for that front bumper like you want. I'm gonna match the carbon fiber window trims for my front grill chrome...seems to look really good in person, esp with the sun out and some chemical guys wheel and trim gel applied.
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Originally Posted by suvi2k
Still need to do this but havent had a chance. Looks so much better than the chrome...but you got to get the black emblems too!
I wish! Unfortunately you can't swap emblems on the F-Sport2 due to the radar cruise feature - the black emblem will block the radar


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