2020 RCF Black Moldings
#61
I talked with my advisor and he said that the window does not have to be drilled. It’s held in by clips and adhesive. He did say that there’s a slight chance of the old windows cracking when being removed but did not happen in my case. It was actually a fast and easy installation. I didn’t need new weatherstrips but decided to replace them since they had to be removed for the molding swap. My Lexus dealer sublet the job to a glass shop they do business with. My labor invoice was $434.00 plus tax and included a sublet markup of 40%. So you could go directly to your local glass shop and get an even better deal than I got. I just prefer to drop it off at Lexus, they give me a loaner, and pick it up when it’s done. You can use the photos of the quarter window I have posted on this project for reference. It’s been two weeks since and I have no regrets. Lexus should have had these black moldings as standard equipment from day one.
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RCFGrandpa (07-07-19)
#64
Lou
#65
You get what you pay for.
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BossMoss (06-22-19)
#66
After 2 Months
It’s been two months since I had the 2020 RCF Black moldings installed and I’m pleased to tell everyone who is thinking of doing this that I have absolutely no regrets for doing this swap. Very happy with it. Getting rid of the chrome was one of the best upgrades I’ve had done.
#67
I finished the install on this and was out about the same as you were with parts, but labor was $90/window from a guy I know. Altogether I was out about $700 and I agree, this was so worth it to have the 2020 trim pieces. It matches the grille and gives my car a sleeker look.
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BossMoss (07-09-19)
#68
Happy For You
I finished the install on this and was out about the same as you were with parts, but labor was $90/window from a guy I know. Altogether I was out about $700 and I agree, this was so worth it to have the 2020 trim pieces. It matches the grille and gives my car a sleeker look.
#69
Roof Rail Weatherstrips
The FSM says the weatherstrips are not reusable, so if they're going by the book, they must replace them. There is a double sided adhesive on them that is intended for single use only, that's why they say non-reusable in the manual. The quarter window is only positioned by the clips. It is held in place by adhesive, and there are pretty detailed instructions for getting the adhesive done right.
#70
It’s been two months since I had the 2020 RCF Black moldings installed and I’m pleased to tell everyone who is thinking of doing this that I have absolutely no regrets for doing this swap. Very happy with it. Getting rid of the chrome was one of the best upgrades I’ve had done.
#71
Wheel Flair Installation
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BossMoss (08-04-19)
#72
I’ve have a new situation. In order to install the new black roof rail moldings, the roof rail weatherstrip must also be removed. Although my 2015 has only 8,500 miles on it and has always been garaged, the weatherstrip is showing a little wear. Do I replace it now since the old one has to be resealed and re-installed since I am paying for the labor or just keep the old weatherstrip? They will set me back another $150.00 per side. I’ll have a good $1,000 plus in this project by the time I’m done.
Thanks
#73
I’m So Sorry
RCF roof rail weatherstrip
RCF roof rail weatherstrip
#74
Thanks! The other part numbers had been posted previously. I got a parts quote for the window trim pieces at a local dealer and they are 1.5x the price you paid in Seattle. So, I think if I do this I will order from a dealer that is reasonable and have a glass shop do the install.
#75
Boss Moss
Thanks! The other part numbers had been posted previously. I got a parts quote for the window trim pieces at a local dealer and they are 1.5x the price you paid in Seattle. So, I think if I do this I will order from a dealer that is reasonable and have a glass shop do the install.
My Molten Pearl RCF next to my new Infrared LC 500