Is it possible to debadge the stock grill?
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I've seen a lot of photos of LS430 without the badge on the front, not sure if they bought an entirely new / different grill or something..
Also, if you can take it out doesn't it leave a hole?
Also, if you can take it out doesn't it leave a hole?
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I'm proud to own a Lexus. Why would anyone want to remove the L? Somebody might mistake it for a lowly Ford Five Hundred.
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I'm pretty sure the pictures you are talking about are aftermarket grills. I think de-badging the OEM grill could be done, but you would have to put something in place of the chrome L or it would look messed up.
I am not a big fan of the big L or the chrome grill surround because I am not a fan of chrome, period. I think the grill would look a better and classier painted, and at one point was planning getting mine painted, but I got used to it .... but, if my car ever has to go into a bodyshop, I'll probably paint it.
I am not a big fan of the big L or the chrome grill surround because I am not a fan of chrome, period. I think the grill would look a better and classier painted, and at one point was planning getting mine painted, but I got used to it .... but, if my car ever has to go into a bodyshop, I'll probably paint it.
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You need to buy an aftermarket grille without the L. There are some on ebay and other auto shops if you prefer a grille with no L
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I personally like the L and I replaced mine with a full chrome grille. Here is the link and you will see the grille when I took the L off to swap it onto the new grille.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...with-pics.html
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I have run the car with a plain chrome grill no lexus badge for a year, a black chrome grille with no lexus badge for another year , and lately with OEM grill - in the end I put the stock OEM grill back on and will likely leave it on. The replacement grills can be had for less than $100 on ebay. They are ABS plastic like the OEM part and can be easily switched out in 15 minutes.
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You could always make a plug to fit the grille, then get a sign shop to print you a stick-on badge, maybe your initials, etc.
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