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Old 03-09-03, 03:30 PM
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Has this happened to anyones GS....the chrome strip about the license plate is flaking. Anyone know how to fix this?


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Old 03-10-03, 08:38 AM
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Has this happened to anyones GS....the chrome strip about the license plate is flaking. Anyone know how to fix this?

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Old 03-10-03, 03:11 PM
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Replace them. They were attached to the bumper by double sided tape came with the strip.
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Originally posted by JacobT
Replace them.
Yep...I concur.
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Question Replace?

Any ideas on where I can find the strip?
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Was able to get it from www.LexusPartsmall.com. So easy just filled out a request for they got back to me the next day. Just curious if anyone has had any experience with them? They quoted me 53.77 including shipping not bad?????

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Old 03-11-03, 06:12 PM
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I have a similar problem. The strip on the front and rear bumper is "cloudy" My body shop buy said it's because those pieces are plastic and the strips on the doors are metal. Is this true? Regardless, is there a way to "shine" them back up or do I have to replace them?
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Default Replace

Easiest is to just replace it from what I understand only around $50. Lexus quoted me $57 Online quoted me $47 plus shipping of $6.
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Default chrome strip...

Jacko711,

I think the price is close. I replaced mine ( LS400 front bumper) tru Lexus bodyshop & paid $107.00
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I guess they charged you for installation. Cost without install was def. 'round $50.

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Do they charge sales tax?
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Guess it all depends where you are bc I know that NY is looking to implement all internet sales. Soooo, I think so but I really have no idea. Im pretty sure it was 50 something shipped.
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It's beyond fixing...Replace it.
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I've got the same car, same color, but my trim is ok. I agree with DaddyO. It's not worth trying to "fix". Replace it.
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Originally posted by veritek
I have a similar problem. The strip on the front and rear bumper is "cloudy" My body shop buy said it's because those pieces are plastic and the strips on the doors are metal. Is this true? Regardless, is there a way to "shine" them back up or do I have to replace them?
I've inspected mine, and I really don't think the door trim is metal. Anyway, I tried Novus #1&#2. Looks good as new.
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