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Old 02-14-12, 08:18 AM
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Default Need A Front Bumper....

I’m looking for a front bumper for my 07 IS250, preferable brand new.
Lexus cost was $366, not trying to spend so much, Partsmax in Miami cost is about $150 but not so sure about their fitment since its aftermarket. (have anybody bought parts from them before?)
Any help or suggestion, doesn’t have to be local will pay for shipping.
Old 02-14-12, 08:20 AM
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are you painting it or hoping it comes painted? sewell lexus is your best friend

are see if the lexus near you will price match
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Originally Posted by MikeyK02
are you painting it or hoping it comes painted? sewell lexus is your best friend

are see if the lexus near you will price match
I have to bring it to my own paint shop. i have a custom paint job.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-IS250-...item33723e84c9

It is painted, but you could sand your self to save $
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Sewell has them for $550 painted shipped.
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Originally Posted by Sconnie
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-IS250-...item33723e84c9

It is painted, but you could sand your self to save $
Could you send me pics of the 2 sides with closer shot, i wanna make sure the the sides clip in the brackets because thats the problem i'm having right now....pm me i will send you my email address...
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Originally Posted by istarzan
Sewell has them for $550 painted shipped.
I have a custom paint, i have to get it painted locally.
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Originally Posted by Sconnie
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LEXUS-IS250-...item33723e84c9

It is painted, but you could sand your self to save $
lol sorry i didnt ask r u the seller?
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I'd go Sewell painted.
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Originally Posted by Joeb427
I'd go Sewell painted.
I got a custom paint job cant go sewell, i dont have a OEM color..........
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I got mine painted from Sewell. They won't do unpainted?
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Originally Posted by IStnr
I got mine painted from Sewell. They won't do unpainted?
Hhmmm good idea, i will check with them tomorrow....
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Just to clarify...

Lexus bumpers which come to North America are unpainted. Don't get confused with Sewell's painted one because they are not factory painted; it is done by the paint shop they sent it to which is painted by hand.

This differs from a factory painted bumper which is only available from Lexus Japan which is painted by robot, which is the same factory painted bumper which you get when getting a new car. The factory one will cost more but there is a bit of implication because it will come factory pre-drilled as per JP spec for Japanese licence plates; currently trying to figure out if they can come without being drilled. As for the rear bumper, can get them without worrying about spec differences.

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I don't care who paints it. As long as it matches.
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Sounds like a contradiction because if you want it to match, you want the factory/original paint job. If I were to get a paint gauge to measure, it speaks for itself. Just saying...

Paint shops will never be the same as factory paint.

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