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Old Jun 9, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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Default RX300 Chrome Trimming

Been looking for the chrome covers for the grill, door handles, and trunk trim. Ebay has a bunch of them. They all look the same but are priced different. Anybody have any experiences with these add-ons? Anybody know any reputable sellers?
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RX300's grill is chrome, Lexus just cover it with gray paint. A can of paint remover will do the trick
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Originally Posted by TunedRX300
RX300's grill is chrome, Lexus just cover it with gray paint. A can of paint remover will do the trick
Serious? I get my RX back on tuesday from the body shop... Ill make sure to check that out!
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Old Jun 10, 2006 | 06:25 AM
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I painted my trunk handle a subdued silver (on black), but I tired of it about a year ago and repainted it black. I haven't seen of the ones on the net any difference nor heard of a difference in quality in these things.
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