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Old 08-31-18, 11:29 AM
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Details on the flares?
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Originally Posted by heckeljohn
Details on the flares?
Chinese made pocket style wheel flares designed for Land Cruiser Prado 150. Lots of cutting, trimming, and modding for custom fit. Here are my FB built threads. Enjoy.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/838842209580227?view=permalink&id=1316857311778712

https://m.facebook.com/groups/838842209580227?view=permalink&id=1315088278622282

https://m.facebook.com/groups/838842209580227?view=permalink&id=1317364128394697
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Old 09-15-18, 04:01 PM
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Most of the links I've updated for the 460 on the following site link back to CL. If you can think of an obvious post here at CL that would benefit others let me know. It's not organized at this time as it is more info gathering at this point. This Wiki site was primarily 470 based but I put some time into info for the 460. Thanks!

http://lexusgxor.com
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Originally Posted by Acrad35751
Most of the links I've updated for the 460 on the following site link back to CL. If you can think of an obvious post here at CL that would benefit others let me know. It's not organized at this time as it is more info gathering at this point. This Wiki site was primarily 470 based but I put some time into info for the 460. Thanks!

http://lexusgxor.com
Wow!!! Nice job Acrad
Thank you! We need this to be a new Sticky..
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Old 09-16-18, 05:45 AM
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Thanks Acrad!

This should definitely to be a separate stick on this forum
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Alternate location to download all owner, nav and quick guide manuals as well as brochures you can get them here.



Originally Posted by Acrad35751
Most of the links I've updated for the 460 on the following site link back to CL. If you can think of an obvious post here at CL that would benefit others let me know. It's not organized at this time as it is more info gathering at this point. This Wiki site was primarily 470 based but I put some time into info for the 460. Thanks!

http://lexusgxor.com
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Old 09-20-18, 10:00 AM
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Nothing super exciting, but got the following done as of yesterday
  • Suntek Ultra PPF on bumper, partial hood, fenders, headlights, and mirrors
  • CQuartz UK ceramic coat
  • Trailer tow hitch package
Might do powder coating on the rims down the line, but happy with it for now!
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Originally Posted by EXP_Cougar
Nothing super exciting, but got the following done as of yesterday
  • Suntek Ultra PPF on bumper, partial hood, fenders, headlights, and mirrors
  • CQuartz UK ceramic coat
  • Trailer tow hitch package
Might do powder coating on the rims down the line, but happy with it for now!
Which parts did you ceramic coat? did you PPF over the ceramic?
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Originally Posted by ltsr
Which parts did you ceramic coat? did you PPF over the ceramic?
The PPF went down 1st after clay & prep. There was about 1 week between PPF and the ceramic as it was done by a different crew. They clayed and prepped the whole vehicle which was fairly easy as it is brand new and no real paint defects. Ceramic went on over the PPF and the rest of the vehicle. So everything except for windows - this includes the rims and exhaust.

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Originally Posted by EXP_Cougar
The PPF went down 1st after clay & prep. There was about 1 week between PPF and the ceramic as it was done by a different crew. They clayed and prepped the whole vehicle which was fairly easy as it is brand new and no real paint defects. Ceramic went on over the PPF and the rest of the vehicle. So everything except for windows - this includes the rims and exhaust.
I got the entire exterior ceramic coated (including glass), they did some paint correction even on a brand new vehicle. Absolutely no swirl marks:



I did the wheels myself, inside and out:


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Originally Posted by goodtogo
Vinyl wrapped, tinted, lifted, skid plated, lighted, and fairy dusted.

@goodtogo I love the Prado tail lights! Would you mind sharing the ins and outs of this mod? I have a 2013 and wonder if they are plug-n-play?

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Originally Posted by RedRacer
@goodtogo I love the Prado tail lights! Would you mind sharing the ins and outs of this mod? I have a 2013 and wonder if they are plug-n-play?
Mine is a 2015, the LC Prado rear lamps (2010-2013) have he same profile is my stock ones but about 1/2" shorter on the bottom. I filled the gap with some rubber lines. Plug and play? yes and no. I did not wat to remove the stock wire loom harness so I bought new OEM replacement harness from Lexus dealership. The bulb position layout is different. One on the bulbs mounting hole is different, so I have to trim the bulb mounting plastic on the wire loom. Also, the bottom light Prado is white and always on- so I used LED bulb and painted red. A bit of modification needed. Hope that helps. Enjoy.

Here's my FB GXOR link to Prado light mod. I have other mod just search main GXOR FB under my FB name.

FB Prado light mod post
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Part 2 - Prado rear lamps project done.

FB Prado rear lamps mod DONE post
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Originally Posted by goodtogo
Mine is a 2015, the LC Prado rear lamps (2010-2013) have he same profile is my stock ones but about 1/2" shorter on the bottom. I filled the gap with some rubber lines. Plug and play? yes and no. I did not wat to remove the stock wire loom harness so I bought new OEM replacement harness from Lexus dealership. The bulb position layout is different. One on the bulbs mounting hole is different, so I have to trim the bulb mounting plastic on the wire loom. Also, the bottom light Prado is white and always on- so I used LED bulb and painted red. A bit of modification needed. Hope that helps. Enjoy.

Here's my FB GXOR link to Prado light mod. I have other mod just search main GXOR FB under my FB name.

FB Prado light mod post
Thanks for the information. Very cool mod that I might consider in the future.
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Originally Posted by Luke27617
Running Board Lights
Could you please let me know how to access the Bulb from the top.


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