Rush48 Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 Anyone ever try the chrome grill modification from AutoGrills.com? They say "each kit consists of chrome slats that fit over your existing stock grille slats. All insert kits include a 3M adhesive backing for easy installation. The plastic material is extremely durable, and resistant to tarnishing"
E Dawg Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 I purchased the chrome grill from either a 2k1 or maybe 2k2 Sports edition GS3(through the dealer). I also had to purchase a new middle logo because the platinum edition didn't fit. I have never tried what you are attempting. Is it an issue of price as to why you want to go this route it seems like it would be easier to do what I did? Also Lextasy.com is another place where you can get a chrome grill it has minor difference though from the sports edition one that I purchased. Hope this helps.
SKperformance Posted August 3, 2003 Posted August 3, 2003 there are many companies that sell the plastic chrome covered vinyl it looks as cheap as it sounds tehy make them for bmw's es 300 and a few others not worth the time or money take off the grille give it to a motorcycle builder/designer or just a regualr tool shop they can chrome it in a day or so pertty cheap
-bEn- Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 I read on another Lexus forum that you can do the chroming yourself. All you need is paint remover and remove tha paint off the grill. Under the stock grill is paint. Is this true?
SW03ES Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Yep, the stock grille is chrome it just requires removing the coating on the slats.
SKperformance Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 under the grille is not chrome on a 92-96 version it is white metal on the 97 i know the grilles are plastic i guess you have to mention the year
SKperformance Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 On the 98s up it is ;) are you sure it is not the 00-01 one one as the 98 should be the same as the 97?
SW03ES Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 Nope in 98 the GS was all new, the 98 and the 00 are exactly the same car. In 01 they changed the grille shape, but its still chrome underneath.
SKperformance Posted August 4, 2003 Posted August 4, 2003 sorry my dumb !Removed! thought this was in the es section in that case i don't know what the grilles are made of so i stand corrected lol
SKperformance Posted August 6, 2003 Posted August 6, 2003 wow i didn't know at 27 i was already considered a senior woo hoo now i can get the drug store discounts once a month depends adult undergarments here i come lol
SW03ES Posted August 6, 2003 Posted August 6, 2003 LOL, even us twentysomethings have our senior moments ;)
joel5150 Posted September 3, 2003 Posted September 3, 2003 In 01 they changed the grille shape, but its still chrome underneath.Ok, let me get this straight. I have a 2001 GS300, and you are saying that the grill, under the paint, is chrome??????? I just want to make sure. I in fact did buy the chrome grill modification from AutoGrills.com and was getting ready to put it on this week. I will dump this cut and stick crap if I can remove the paint and have chrome!!!!! Thanks!!!! Joel5150
Blk on Blk GS 300 Posted September 3, 2003 Posted September 3, 2003 That is right....your ride has been on the road 2 years...I am sure that there is a chip or two on the grill....look closely and you should be able to see the chrome in one of the chips....
anewname Posted September 3, 2003 Posted September 3, 2003 The grille on my 93 is most definitely plastic, not "white metal".
joel5150 Posted September 4, 2003 Posted September 4, 2003 Yeah! Sure enough I looked real close and I can see the chrome. Anyone have any ideas on how I can strip off the paint just on the outside edge without ruining the rest of the paint covering the back portion of the grill? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joel
superGS300 Posted December 7, 2003 Posted December 7, 2003 i have a 94 gs300 and i was wondering where i can get a chrome grill at? any websites? or anything? if anyone finds some, just e-mail me at iamasuperguy@aol.com, thanx :D
GSlover Posted December 11, 2003 Posted December 11, 2003 http://www.lexusgrill.com/dyi_grill_install.html Am i reading right?? are people paying a 100 bucks to have some on rub paint thinner on their grill?? or even 250 for an IS? another satasifed customer.......doesnt know he got ripped off
jdmparts_guru Posted December 12, 2003 Posted December 12, 2003 http://www.lexusgrill.com/dyi_grill_install.htmlAm i reading right?? are people paying a 100 bucks to have some on rub paint thinner on their grill?? or even 250 for an IS? another satasifed customer.......doesnt know he got ripped off Yes rubbed off by a professional ............ So they need to charge you accordenly. Note that many jobs can be easily done by yourself, but with the high labour charge, commercial companies often need to charge several hundreds of dollars.
ProZac Posted December 15, 2003 Posted December 15, 2003 Hey. my dad just got an 04 gs300... it gonna be chrome underneath? It might be a nice xmas gift if i could chrome the grill for him without messing up his new ride. Thanks! Brian
gs3la.ca Posted December 15, 2003 Posted December 15, 2003 new member intersted in chrome grill for 98 gs3. does anyone know how to remove paint without ruining grill? wouldnt sos pads scratch chrome finish? any reply would be nice. thanks
SpeedyGs Posted December 16, 2003 Posted December 16, 2003 According to my knowledge i will use Sos pad or something similar. I use the paint remover they burned my bottom plastic. I use dremel and sos pad only finished the top part of the grill. I will post the pic of my car when is done. LoLz :)
gs3la.ca Posted December 16, 2003 Posted December 16, 2003 ok dremel and sos do work then. thanks for the advise
gs3la.ca Posted December 23, 2003 Posted December 23, 2003 how long should i expect to take using the sos pads? and what exactly is a dremel? isnt it like a drill/powertool?
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