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Old 06-03-14 | 02:27 PM
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This looks like an awesome deal. Its the exact front lip i want and its painted, so i dont have to go through the hassle of getting it painted when it gets delivered. I do not have the money to buy an authentic lip kit, so this seems perfect. Any input?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PAINTED-LEXUS-ISII-IS250-IS350-WD-FRONT-LIP-SPOILER-NEW-ARRIVAL-/281306434840?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ALexus&hash=item417f2b8d18&vxp=mtr#ht_5713wt_1153
Old 06-03-14 | 02:39 PM
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Yay . Just buy it if you feel like it's a good deal
If it doesn't fit well. You're *****ed lol
Old 06-03-14 | 03:12 PM
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$350 for a replica painted front lips isn't cheap. How much is the original front lip and how much is the painting + installation?
Old 06-03-14 | 03:25 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/09-10-LEXUS-IS250-IS350-WD-STYLE-URETHANE-FRONT-BUMPER-LIP-SPOILER-BODYKIT-/370821705176?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5656b22dd8&vxp=mtr
thats $85

then paint would be $100

thats only 185 and you could install it yourself. very easy!
Old 06-03-14 | 03:30 PM
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$350 for a replica painted front lips isn't cheap. How much is the original front lip and how much is the painting + installation?
not sure if you are looking at my link, but its 199 for the painted front lip. And I believe its around 600-700 dollars for an authentic lip.
Old 06-03-14 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Downtuned
not sure if you are looking at my link, but its 199 for the painted front lip. And I believe its around 600-700 dollars for an authentic lip.
Shipping is $150!! Now do the math.....!
Old 06-03-14 | 03:55 PM
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HOLY damn it..... I was so excited too... did not see that. My peripherals told me it was 15 dollars. Now im sad... thanks 5 gears! lol
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Haha, ALWAYS look at the SHIPPING $$$ too lol. I hate ebay sellers lowering their product price while jacking up the shipping cost. To avoid all this, I look at the FINAL cost including shipping to make my purchase decision on eBay.

I agree with metaleckz, I think $80 for unpainted part + $100 for paint + $20 3M tape = $200 or so. Even for body shop to paint and installation, I think it runs around $250-350 total including part.
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I hate it when that happens. Thats the one problem with ebay, the cost is lower, but the shipping is higher.
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Ebay tries their best to do away with sales with crazy high shipping costs when compared to the product's ctual cost; but seeing it's from overseas, they can get away with it. But still, like others said, you can get the same lip and paint it by a local auto body shop for less.

Keep in mind these replica lips usually don't fit that well; so you'll encounter gaps between the top of the lip and the front bumper cover more than likely :

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That's ridiculous, $150.00 for shipping. Maybe it's an error!
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Originally Posted by FSportIS
$350 for a replica painted front lips isn't cheap. How much is the original front lip and how much is the painting + installation?
The authentic front lip is about $800. Paint shops rares are $90/hr. it takes a few hours including prep and test fitting. So his thought of $350 was cheap.
Old 06-03-14 | 08:50 PM
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Thanks for the info guys. Guess I will be waiting a little longer than expected to get the front lip. Oh well..
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Hey Metaleckz,

Where are you located? If I could get someone to paint that lip for me for a $100.00, I'd do it.
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My local shop did my rear GFX lip in SGM for $120; results were perfect too! I gave them the tow hook cover, and they blended it to match the fade on the rear bumper.


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