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Black Emblems for the F...WTF?

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Old 03-01-11, 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by IsFast3r
Are the rear emblems the only ones black pearl? The front still looks chrome... maybe its just the picture?
They are all black pearl...it's just the lighting/picture.
Old 03-01-11, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TripleBlkF
what is plastidip?
This is plastidip:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-required.html

Pretty awesome stuff, its cheap, and you don't have to remove your emblems to black them out.
Old 03-02-11, 05:04 AM
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^^^ Just the though of spraying plastidip directly on my paint scares me. But I guess it works.
Old 03-03-11, 04:30 PM
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ok, im giving the plastidip a shot...

bought two cans and painters tape this afternoon, i might get creative with window moldings too
Old 03-03-11, 05:39 PM
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oooo post some window pics
Old 03-27-11, 07:08 PM
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I went the plastidip route as well and love how it goes with the Black of the car. Will try to post pics once I get the camera back.

http://gallery.me.com/i3k/100118

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Old 04-03-11, 04:38 PM
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That plastidip stuff is awesome. I can't wait to try this.
Old 04-03-11, 05:31 PM
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its highly recommended...you will be surprised how well it comes out. and for 7 bucks, you will not regret trying it.
Old 04-03-11, 07:05 PM
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This PlastiDip product is really working out well for members here. I've seen a few rides with it, and it gives anything you spray a nice matte effect. Especially with the emblems, it can create that shadow effect that I've seen. Very neat.
Old 04-04-11, 04:58 PM
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When I was searching my set, I found a legit eBay seller name "theautoguy" I had already bought the front emblem from a fellow emblem, so I purchased the rear "L", "Lexus", and "IS" for a set of three for $197.00 shipped to complete the look. I opted out of purchasing the "F" logo's because I wanted it to stand out from the rest of the car being dark. I probed him with many questions because I wanted it to match with my front "L" originally from Sewell perfectly. He explained to me that they are brand new OEM emblems that are stripped of the taping on the back to black chrome them, then brand new taping is applied. I am very pleased to say they are to this day holding up perfectly, normal wear from my daily driving, but no sagging from the tape or anything. The color matched perfectly with the one from Sewell. I also purchased a brand new Sewell grill from a fellow member to further complete the look. Good luck!
Old 04-05-11, 10:18 AM
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^Nice! Got any pics?
Old 04-05-11, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bulls23337
^Nice! Got any pics?
Pix are here: Showing the BP Grill, all BP emblems, blackout trim on the windows and CF tips! I know they pix aren't that good, they were snapped real quick.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-on-the-f.html
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