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Old 04-18-24, 08:03 AM
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Default How to black out the grill like the Inspiration Series

Does anyone know how this can be done?
I'm planning to get a LC vert...I know I can use a black wrap for some of the chrome parts but not the grill.
Is the only way to remove and spray?

Old 04-18-24, 10:05 AM
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are you getting a new 2024? Most Bespoke LC have the black chrome option
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I would like to black out the grill without going the bespoke route rcho.
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Why not tape on the grill❓ I have carbon fibre tape on mine:



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Originally Posted by LexusJac
I would like to black out the grill without going the bespoke route rcho.
Are you planning on buying new? Then do a bespoke. Short of buying the OEM part and replacing it, every other solution won't look as good.

'21-'23 you could order the grill part but the headlight/taillight trim won't match.


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Gorgeous color/wheels combo buffett.
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I had my friend chrome delete with 3M vinyl tape, front grille, side mirrors, the katana blades (whatever the chrome roof trim is called), top of the tailights, and the rear diffuser. Only issue so far was one of the exhaust pipes shrunk a little bit probably due to the heat, but he was able to touch it up.
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on the back valance, pipes, etc, would black plastidip(equivalent) work,,worse comes one can peel it back off to stock.
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^^^^I used carbon fibre tape there also:



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Thanks for responding flowrider.
I have seen a wrap/tape of the lower portion of the grill.
It appears you did the 3 sides, no?
Does the taping on your car stand the test of time (no peeling or blistering)?
Your mod looks great and is something I will definitely consider.
From the pics your grill appears dark, is it just the lighting or did you have it sprayed?
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Originally Posted by jbuffett
Are you planning on buying new? Then do a bespoke. Short of buying the OEM part and replacing it, every other solution won't look as good.

'21-'23 you could order the grill part but the headlight/taillight trim won't match.

'21-'23 you could order the grill part but the headlight/taillight trim won't match.

Thanks for that heads up jbuffet.
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Originally Posted by LexusJac
Thanks for responding flowrider.
I have seen a wrap/tape of the lower portion of the grill.
It appears you did the 3 sides, no? - The Sides and the Bottom
Does the taping on your car stand the test of time (no peeling or blistering)? - The Tape has been on four years now. No deterioration that I can see.
Your mod looks great and is something I will definitely consider.
From the pics your grill appears dark, is it just the lighting or did you have it sprayed? - Grill is factory color, not painted
Answered above

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Originally Posted by flowrider
Answered above

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Can you share where you got your tape?
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^^^^I didn't - I had it applied by a shop that specialized in automotive tape application. 3M automotive tape appears to be available from many sources on the web.

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Originally Posted by flowrider
^^^^I didn't - I had it applied by a shop that specialized in automotive tape application. 3M automotive tape appears to be available from many sources on the web.

Lou
Thanks Lou, I made an assumption you did DIY. appreciate the response.


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