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Old 03-08-16, 12:39 PM
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Only pic I have handy...

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Old 03-08-16, 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ricam78
My guys removed all the window chrome except the front triangle and rear U piece and wrapped around the whole panel and re-installed it.
do you know how the trim is removed?
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Originally Posted by puffdaddy
do you know how the trim is removed?
I didnt watch them but I saw it all off. I think this just snaps on and off to be honest. Dont go pulling on it though without confirming though! Check for a screw on the edges or a plug before you try it though. I assumed it may be similar to this...


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Old 03-09-16, 06:58 AM
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Does anybody know if someone tried doing this on a non GSF model. I am thinking of doing mine like this but would like to see pics before attempting.

Thank you in advance.
Old 03-09-16, 09:02 AM
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Question does the Benz L style led turn on with the DRL? or does the head lights need to be on ?

Great job on the black out by the way. Looks super cool
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Originally Posted by jcifuentes
Does anybody know if someone tried doing this on a non GSF model. I am thinking of doing mine like this but would like to see pics before attempting.

Thank you in advance.
My guy here in Boca Raton FL says they can
wrap it W/O it coming off, however says that the front grill must be off the car to get it done correctly. $ 500 was my quote
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Originally Posted by donlinaj
My guy here in Boca Raton FL says they can
wrap it W/O it coming off, however says that the front grill must be off the car to get it done correctly. $ 500 was my quote
Thats insane....also the trim you cannot get behind well without removal. I had it done once at one shop and they sratched my paint trying to trim it and you could see chrome from inside the car in some spots.

Also, front grill doesnt have to be off...you can take it off BUT dont see how that would help in anyway to be honest.
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Originally Posted by donlinaj
Question does the Benz L style led turn on with the DRL? or does the head lights need to be on ?

Great job on the black out by the way. Looks super cool
Not sure I understand, but I think you are asking about the lower LED strips on the bottom of the headlights. They come on whenever the car is put into gear or on. The stalk has a DRL off option which if selected they will not be on. Otherwise they are always on.
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ricam78 - I swear I saw a car looks exactly like yours traveling hwy 183 east bound last night,
Anyway are your side view mirrors and door handles all vinyl wrapped.
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Originally Posted by Gavinvr4
ricam78 - I swear I saw a car looks exactly like yours traveling hwy 183 east bound last night,
Anyway are your side view mirrors and door handles all vinyl wrapped.
Nope, not me. I'm in Houston only my grill, window trim, rear trunk chrome, front L logo and rear blinker ambers. I did order a window spoiler last week that I am going to wrap in 3M 1080 gloss black to see how it looks also.
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Blacken out the chrome trim really transform the looks. Lexus should make that standard on their sport trim.
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got quoted $300 this weekend. may try to do it myself.
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Originally Posted by popping
got quoted $300 this weekend. may try to do it myself.
If you do, plz post a diy or how to. I'd want try it myself too.
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here is my car on white and all the chrome wrapped in black.
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