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Old 09-24-03, 12:24 AM
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Well my wife was making a U-turn and a small wall jumped into her way. The corner of the bumper on her car was torn off. So I figure this is a good excuse to change the bumper to a 97+. Im just wondering where is the best place to get one? Also how much should I expect to pay to get it painted? All and all im just happy no metal was damaged. Plus the car will look great with that new bumper. Thanks for everyones help :-)
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Club Lexus has it's very own little store inside. You can contact any of the vendors for info on products. Carson comes to mind.
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Hey whats up Enzo
Take a look at this site wholesalebumpers
They have the 97+ front bumper cover for under $200



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Old 09-25-03, 12:24 AM
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Thanks for the link lexiss_sc400. I think at this point im not sure about gettin a reconditioned bumper. Has anyone ever done business with these people? Also if anyone could give me a link or some tips on putting a bumper on I would appreciate it. And thanks for the Carson tip onelasttry. I know they are good to get all Lexus stuff from :-)
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Found a link for bumper removal. http://web.ukonline.co.uk/soarertt/ Click bodywork.
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Called my local Lexus dealer today and they wanted 387 for the bumper. Then I called Carson and got it for 262 and 15 shipping. Nice deal. Now I just have to get the thing painted.
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I guess you didnt get my pm I sent you. I had one for sale for half that price.
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My bumper has many unremovable bug stains in it. I've recently been thinking about doing the upgrade too. Does anyone happen to have a pic handy of a 92-96 sc with a 97+ front (green would be best if possible).
Thanks much!

Tim
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Hey Tim, I had the same problem as you, I had a few bug stains that would not come off. I just went and bought some 1500 and 2000 grit sandpaper and I wet sanded my whole front bumper. I used 2000 on most of it and 1500 on the stubborn spots, after that just get some rubbing compound (I got 3M) and either with a buffer or your hand just buff out the scratches. I would recommend that you use a power buffer bc it makes ur life a whole lot easier, doing it by hand is gonna be a real pain. Then just apply a few coats of wax then sealer and you should be set, now my bumper has a mirror shine to it and nothing sticks to it anymore.


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Originally posted by tggoodrich
Does anyone happen to have a pic handy of a 92-96 sc with a 97+ front
Thanks much!

Tim

Here you go...
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Thanks Jon... but do you happen to have a diagonal side shot. I was hoping to see how the front looks against a skirtless side.
I saw SCLEX's pic (just did conversion) with just the front, but his front has some weird slats in the opening.
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This the angle you wanted?
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Close enough

I guess I shouldn't even need that, though. If a 97+ bumper with no skirts and tail is okay for Jon, chances are it's okay for me

Thanks bro


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Originally posted by tggoodrich
My bumper has many unremovable bug stains in it. I've recently been thinking about doing the upgrade too. Does anyone happen to have a pic handy of a 92-96 sc with a 97+ front (green would be best if possible).
Thanks much!

Tim
If i remember correctly, a user by the name of SPRUCE has a 92 SC without sideskirts and a 97+ front bumper cover. His car is spruce green.
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