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Old 02-20-08, 08:52 PM
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Whats up Guys,I need to know where you can buy the chrome strip that goes around the gs300? I need to replace the one in the bumper because it is chipped and replace the others around because they are slightly faded. Please respond. Peace
Old 02-20-08, 08:55 PM
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Autozone has it.
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The autozones i have been to never have it. Check pep boys, they always have them in stock or you can buy oem from one of the CL sponsored vendors.
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The auto supply stores in my area have mislabeled 3/8" wheel well moldings as 1/4". I ended up ordering mine online at:

http://www.repaintsupply.com/pd_cow_37730.cfm
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PEP BOYS if you have them
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a lexus dealer should have it too. i needed it for my front bumper and it was approx. $40
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Dealer all the way on this don't by the cheap stuff it flakes off after time
Old 02-24-08, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by LEXUS_KID
Dealer all the way on this don't by the cheap stuff it flakes off after time


agreed. contact luis in the parts department at carson toyota (one of the forum sponsors, so you will get a discount if you meniton CL) they can definitely get you these. 800-908-6968.
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How do yall pull off the old ones? I kinda scratched my paint pulling it off.

And how do you remove all of the old adhesive from the bumper
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Originally Posted by VM 2
How do yall pull off the old ones? I kinda scratched my paint pulling it off.

And how do you remove all of the old adhesive from the bumper
I woulda also like to know how to do this ... I need to replace the chrome trim on my front and rear bumper only. What is the best method to remove the old trim, and the best method to put the new trim on?
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I live in houston, tx. I called my local dealer(westside lexus) and I was told that I needed to purchase the whole bumper. They only offered the trim that goes around the doors.
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When I got my car painted I bought the strip from Autozone.($15.) One roll last for 2 bumpers. (rear & front) The only thing is this strip is not as fat at the original.
If you can live with that... no problem
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Sorry for the scrappy pict.
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Originally Posted by EN_VY
I live in houston, tx. I called my local dealer(westside lexus) and I was told that I needed to purchase the whole bumper. They only offered the trim that goes around the doors.
not true. like i said, call luis.
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OH, man, i went to check mine out today...and only the side has chrome for some reason, i don't know if my car was wrecked before, and they put a silver strip or that's the way i came, its a 98,gs300 BUT now that i notice that...im doing this...too...MY AUTOZONE here in houston has it


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