Black Grill on Non-F-Sports (2 Viewers)

[084runnerltd]

I ended up getting a luxury trim model, it has all of the options that I requested on the F-Sport model, except for the black grill. (No black wheel, but I plan on getting some 18s with some duratracs for those)

Anyway, I am wondering if anyone has seen a mock-up or (if it is easy to do) can create a mock-up of a non F-Sport with a black grill? I am trying to imagine how the horizontal slats would look in black….and I have a poor imagination…

I am also curious as to others input as to the best way to make the above grill black?

Vinyl overlay stickers?

Plastidip seems like a pain, plus I don’t want to plastidip my new car or have to deal with the upkeep….

Painting? I know nothing about painting I assume the grill is all plastic, would need to be sanded down and then repainted? I am sure this is an easy job for a paint shop, as long as the grill is easy for me to remove/install….?

Swapping with F-sport grill? I can’t confirm, but I am thinking they are different sizes and can’t simply be swapped, I could be wrong. If this was possible this would be the ideal situation.

I pickup the car in about 10 days, I am guessing the ease of removal and install will be apparent then.

 

[084runnerltd]

I found this pic of the Japanese off-road edition. Looks decent imo

 

[Bomar]

Lexus sells one with the appearance package and they have pictures on the website just like the one above.

 

[Bomar]

video of the OE package

 

[Bomar]

F Sport is not a swap.

If you take the grille off you will need to get dealership to recalculate all the sensors in the front when you remove the center emblem.

Which I think is 4 to 6 shop hours. We learned this the hard way years ago doing black outs.

You could have it wrapped on the truck.

 

[084runnerltd]

Lexus sells one with the appearance package and they have pictures on the website just like the one above.

Good thinking, not sure how I missed the most obvious answer. Thanks.

video of the OE package

Thank you.

F Sport is not a swap.

If you take the grille off you will need to get dealership to recalculate all the sensors in the front when you remove the center emblem.

Which I think is 4 to 6 shop hours. We learned this the hard way years ago doing black outs.

You could have it wrapped on the truck.

Ouch, that sucks.

 

[084runnerltd]

Follow-up question, is there a site where we can search and order LX600 parts?

Tried to find a site initially as I was looking at the F-sport grill. However, with the knowledge bomb Bomar dropped on me, I can just order the appearance package parts and swap them.

Problem is, I can’t find any sites that list the parts. I can even narrow it to “2022 Lexus LX600” but the results given are from previous models….

 

[Bomar]

If you have your VIN maybe PartSouq Auto Parts Around the World - https://partsouq.com to get the part number you are looking for.

Being a grille I bet your local Lexus store even paying full retail will be cheaper than trying to ship that massive grille and it get to you in one piece.

 

[OSS]

Dealerships can dig up the part numbers. OE parts diagrams with part numbers for new Toyotas & Lexus’ always take a long time to spread out to online sources on the web.

 

[084runnerltd]

Got the parts prices….not cheap to convert after delivery. Additionally, the price below does not include the 18” rims.

 

[Luke111]

Just swap the grill.

 

[084runnerltd]

Just swap the grill.

Ya, that will be step one…I know I won’t be spending 3k for black mirrors. Lol

 

[CBeckFJ]

Ya, that will be step one…I know I won’t be spending 3k for black mirrors. Lol

I'd spend 20-30 bucks on a good quality vinyl wrap for the mirrors and handles

 

[justinsmnz]

I think a good option at this point would simply be to find the best vinyl wrap company in your area and give them a blank check to match the appearance package with the newest-tech satin black vinyl they have access to. Even at the highest end place, I can't imagine you'd be out more than ~$2k or so. They may even be willing to cut a better deal if you combined with a PPF install.

 

[NTTD]

F Sport is not a swap.

If you take the grille off you will need to get dealership to recalculate all the sensors in the front when you remove the center emblem.

Which I think is 4 to 6 shop hours. We learned this the hard way years ago doing black outs.

You could have it wrapped on the truck.

This is a joke, yes?

Removing the emblem/grill requires sensor recalibration?

 

[Bomar]

No joke @NTTD

 

[084runnerltd]

This is a joke, yes?

Removing the emblem/grill requires sensor recalibration?

Not sure if it was meant to be a joke or not, but no calibration was needed on mine…

 

[Bomar]

I know in past it stores in computer it was removed so if errors with system then you are on your own in Lexus eyes.

So it is a risk you are taking.

We were doing work at the dealership.

 

[084runnerltd]

I know in past it stores in computer it was removed so if errors with system then you are on your own in Lexus eyes.

So it is a risk you are taking.

We were doing work at the dealership.

I am sure every dealership is happy to charge for it and it wouldn’t surprise me if a dealership recommends it. I am sure for their own liability it is always recommended.

If I recall correctly, it just clips in behind the emblem, which are in the same location on both grilles.

I am guessing (not claiming to be a cert. mechanic) that it is similar to the camera systems that mount on the windshield. If you don’t disconnect the electronics and use OEM glass, I have never had a problem swapping the windshields.

In the rural area I live, I am replacing a windshield about every 1-2 yrs. I have replaced X5M, G-Wagon, Supra in the past 4yrs. Just waiting for the glass to arrive for the LX600’s new windshield. Never calibrated and never had an issue. YMMV

 

[Bomar]

Correct if you don’t disconnect the electronics then you are fine.