2020 RCF Black Moldings
#46
Just Do It!
I was the guinea pig in this project. It’s a no brainer for everyone who loves their RCF. Don’t replace the roof rail weatherstrips (subtract $330.00) and send it to a glass shop that might be just save a couple hundred dollars too from the $1,400.00 it cost me having the Lexus dealer do it all. And 10.5% of that is sales tax. If you have a buddy that has a shop you could spend as low as $600 if he does the installation for free. I replaced the weatherstrips since they had to be re-installed anyway and after four years were showing some wear where the corner edge of the window hits it every time you close the door with the window closed. It really looks great on my Molten Pearl RCF and I personally think that it would on all colors. It’s been 4 days since I’ve had it done and yesterday an older gentleman shouted out to me “ Your car is really cool !” An improvement that won’t crack, peel, shrink, or chip.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 06-21-19 at 08:45 AM. Reason: Words
#47
It definitely looks like a project for me too. I'll have to get some prices next time I am at the dealer. 10.5% sales tax... ouch. I thought the 8% here in the Cleveland area was bad.
I was the guinea pig in this project. It’s a no brainer for everyone who loves their RCF. Don’t replace the roof rail weatherstrips (subtract $330.00) and send it to a glass shop that might be just save a couple hundred dollars too from the $1,400.00 it cost me having the Lexus dealer do it all. And 10.5% of that is sales tax. If you have a buddy that has a shop you could spend as low as $600 if he does the installation for free. I replaced the weatherstrips since they had to be re-installed anyway and after four years were showing some wear where the corner edge of the window hits it every time you close the door with the window closed. It really looks great on my Molten Pearl RCF and I personally think that it would on all colors. It’s been 4 days since I’ve had it done and yesterday an older gentleman shouted out to me “ Your car is really cool !” An improvement that won’t crack, peel, shrink, or chip.
Last edited by lobuxracer; 06-21-19 at 08:46 AM.
#49
I talked to my service advisor today and asked about getting these parts swapped. She said that if the parts needed to be drilled out it would be about $500 per side on labor. I'm guessing the don't need to be drilled out, right?
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RCFGrandpa (05-04-19)
#50
Just what parts on a Lexus would EVER need to be drilled out? That seems like an ignorant statement - either that or I am the ignorant one...
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RCFGrandpa (05-04-19)
#51
#52
No Drilling!
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Apone (05-06-19)
#53
Thanks! I'm in SoCal. I go to Cerritos Lexus. I also asked about having to send it to a glass shop but my advisor said that they have someone come to them for anything glass related. I'm really thinking about getting it done. I'll ask another dealer about install cost because without the "drilling" they quoted me $330 per side.
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Mingofish (05-17-19)
#54
Glass Shop
Thanks! I'm in SoCal. I go to Cerritos Lexus. I also asked about having to send it to a glass shop but my advisor said that they have someone come to them for anything glass related. I'm really thinking about getting it done. I'll ask another dealer about install cost because without the "drilling" they quoted me $330 per side.
#55
No Drilling!
#56
I have no idea. I didn’t argue. You can have your Lexus dealer quote prices but this is what Lexus of Seattle charged me. Paid for parts before installation. Appointment is in three weeks because I don’t drive my RCF in the rain and it’s in the forecast for the week two plus weeks.
I decided to purchase these instead of painting or wrapping them because I am a stickler for detail. When I spent over $4,000 for the orange brake calipers was told that I should just paint my black calipers and put the “F” sticker on it. I had my calipers installed in January of 2016 and no paint or decals have deteriorated with all the wash’s otherwise they would look crappy now instead of still looking new. Parts designed to withstand the elements for more than a couple months is the reason for purchasing the genuine Lexus parts.
I decided to purchase these instead of painting or wrapping them because I am a stickler for detail. When I spent over $4,000 for the orange brake calipers was told that I should just paint my black calipers and put the “F” sticker on it. I had my calipers installed in January of 2016 and no paint or decals have deteriorated with all the wash’s otherwise they would look crappy now instead of still looking new. Parts designed to withstand the elements for more than a couple months is the reason for purchasing the genuine Lexus parts.
#58
#59
The '20+ mirror assembly part numbers: '20 right side mirror (87910-24650-XX), '20 left side mirror (87940-24650-XX). They're ~$500 each. They look SICK!
Color code:
A0 = ultra white
B1 = atomic silver
B2 = nebula gray
C1 = caviar (black)
D0 = infrared
E0 = molten pearl (orange)
F0 = flare yellow
J0 = ultra sonic blue mica 2.0
Color code:
A0 = ultra white
B1 = atomic silver
B2 = nebula gray
C1 = caviar (black)
D0 = infrared
E0 = molten pearl (orange)
F0 = flare yellow
J0 = ultra sonic blue mica 2.0
Last edited by GR4NR1C3RF; 05-11-20 at 07:02 AM. Reason: updated paint codes
#60
Not ignorant at all. Many of the upper weatherstrips are held in place by small pop rivets. I guarantee you they are on Supras and SCs.