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Old 10-04-24, 08:12 AM
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Default Side Moldings for the IS

I've put side moldings on both ES350s I've owned. I think they provide some character, and protection, to the blank side of those cars. They came from Lexus and were purchased from my dealer's parts department.

Has anyone put them on an IS, does Lexus supply them for the IS?

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I don't think I've ever seen side moldings on a modern IS. Don't think it would do the car any practical or styling favors. The side of the IS is one of the most sculpted shapes around.
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The body colored side mouldings were available for the pre-2021 redesign and look pretty good.
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>does Lexus supply them for the IS?

Yes, my dealer ordered them and they are being applied tomorrow.
I'll post pix when they are done.
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Originally Posted by pab12
>does Lexus supply them for the IS?

Yes, my dealer ordered them and they are being applied tomorrow.
I'll post pix when they are done.
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Current Hers: '24 Lexus ES350 Lux (with side moldings)
Current Mine: '23 Leus IS350 F Sport AWD (soon to have side moldings ... )
Can’t wait to see the pics. I didn’t know Lexus made them for the 2021 and up models.
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