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Old 08-18-09, 03:37 PM
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Default Body side molding?

Has anyone seen attractive body side molding for the 2010 RX yet? I don't want my car to get dings, so I'm looking for some protection that doesn't ruin the look of the car.
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If your dealer can offer the good price for this, go for it. They usually provide the good warranty services along with this installation.

I saw some very good one from my dealer, well-placed and designed, but they don't have the matched color for my car. Otherwise, I might consider. (I usually don't like it)
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Originally Posted by rxets
If your dealer can offer the good price for this, go for it. They usually provide the good warranty services along with this installation.

I saw some very good one from my dealer, well-placed and designed, but they don't have the matched color for my car. Otherwise, I might consider. (I usually don't like it)
i'm not aware of any body side molding for the RX. could you please provide a link to pictures? thx
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Originally Posted by Stormforge
i'm not aware of any body side molding for the RX. could you please provide a link to pictures? thx
It's not the genuine prodcut from Lexus N.A. It's the dealer-made or from 2G RX's. That's why they don't have the matched color for my RX10.

JDM Lexus does not provide this feature, either.
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The side molding from 2genRx too narrow to do any good. If that's all that's available, I wonder where you would put it? There are too many variations of where another's car door could hit yours.
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Will take pics during my 10K visit to the dealer.
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I just installed Body Side Moldings myself today on my 350. Got the parts from Sewell (http://lexus.sewellparts.com) for less than $100 with club member discount. You will need to download the instruction from the same website. It's so easy to install. Just follow the instruction.

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Old 04-09-11, 09:59 PM
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Default Body Side Moldings

See:
http://www.lexus.com/models/RX/acces..._moldings.html

I had Body Side Moldings installed at the local dealer along with Mud Guards. I wanted to use up the credit received from LS460 Valve Spring Recall.
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