Just completed my custom IS-F grille for my IS250.

Note: The IS-F grille emblem is much wider than the f-sport grille emblem. Its more oval shaped.

Heres what i did:

• Trimmed the IS-F grille and made it fit inside the OEM chrome bezel of my IS250.
• Did some plastic welding and bonded the two trims together with heavy duty polymer bonding glue from the rear side.
• Sealed all gaps from rear side in preparation to pour liquid plastic from front side (hence sealing it from behind so the liquid plastic doesnt leak out)
• Poured the 2 part liquid plastic polyurethane so that it seals all gaps and provides extra bonding.
• Once liquid plastic set and became plastic, covered up with thin layer of plastic filler
• Sanded filler down and once everything was ok proceeded with wet sanding and paint prep
• Painted and clearcoated

*** UPDATE ***
I have since upgraded the emblem on the grille to the blue hybrid version.
Photos and details of the new emblem can be found here

I'm quite happy with the result and I think the difference is very subtle but it makes a huge difference

here are some photos of the DIY grille in progress and the finished product

 

You cut it to fit right? And it's just the mesh part? Looks good

 

Lookin good

 

Looks Good! I'd also like to know how this was done. I like the fact that it now matches the lower grill.

 

Nice

But isnt there a "version F" grille now thats the same as the IS-F grille but made to fit the ISX50?

 

very subtle but make a huge difference. looks great

 

whats the diff?

 

Very nice! Good job. Subtle but looks great!

 

iSuxeL, yes i cutout the the mesh part of the IS-F grille and moulded it to the chrome stock bezel of my IS250

GiantsFan, there is the F-Sport version here in the UK and the price for just the F-Sport meshy grille was much more than the IS-F one plus i liked the fact that the IS-F one has a wider emblem. Also the new F-Sport edition is only a direct bolt on to the 09+ facelifted models

I've got some photos of the diy grille job and will post that shortly aswell.

 

Glad someone finally did this.

 

Good job. It looks good.

 

very subtle mod

 

thanks for your comments everyone.

I forgot to mention the most important thing of this project: The Cost

The total cost of this project including emblem and paint parts was £128 which is approximately $196

 

that look really really good. now can i have your stock inner grill

 

i like it....