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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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does anyone know if there is some way to fix all the rock chips in my grill? they are all over the place, in the chrome and in the black part. frankly, it looks like crap. has anyone ever been successful in reapairing it?
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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new paint, gooood clear coat. This is the only way other than getting a paint pen from the factory and doing it yourself (but it doesn't look new)
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by rykwebb
new paint, gooood clear coat. This is the only way other than getting a paint pen from the factory and doing it yourself (but it doesn't look new)
Can't do that on chrome part. Get a new one for $60 plus shipping.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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ya i figured i wouldnt be able to on the chrome part. which really bites cuz i just bought the thing. ugh!
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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They should have some type of DIY chrome overlay material at most auto parts stores. Most likely in the same section as pinstriping.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 09:14 AM
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Where can I purchase one for $60.00 the cheapest I have found was low to mid $80's.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 09:23 AM
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where did you find it in the low 80s? i found them at 100..
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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CL vendor Carson Toyota has them for about $80: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...layCatalogid=0

They also have a 5% discount code going on right now.

Another place is Pembroke Pines Lexus in Florida.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:11 PM
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ya ended up paying $85 shipped for mine, used. i shoulda just bought a new one i guess.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 03:51 PM
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whats the discount code???
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickSC
whats the discount code???
Checkout the Vendor section for user Carson-Lex with title: ** NEW Lexus OE Parts Ordering Catalog System **. Should be on the first page.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SickSC
whats the discount code???
discount code is CLOEM
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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holy crap celiman05
this is the first time I've seen your SC in your sig.
pics please!
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:52 PM
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haha, yeah i finally just downloaded the program to resize my images so i could put up a sig. its a serious work in progress and is no where near finished. i'll have to put some pics up soon.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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well it looks pretty damn good from here!

haha
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