Builds Grizzly Clint's 2010 GX460 build (4 Viewers)

[r2m]

I finally removed the garage alpha grille. Finally got annoyed enough with it to go back to my F-Sport grille.

The garage alpha grille had quite a few issues.

-Had to be modified to even properly install.
-Feels very flimsy.
-The screws holding the center piece ("LEXUS") back themselves out.
-it rattles and flexes too much while driving.
-After several carwashes the silver paint on the LEXUS letters began falling off in large chunks.

Now, my problem is I erroneously used 3M undercoating spray on the chrome trim on my F-Sport grille and now it looks terrible. What's a safe way to remove it so I can sand and paint it? I'm tempted to either paint or find a black L badge too.

With the spray being on plastic, not sure what you can do that wouldn't compromise the plastic.
Whatever you try, do it on a small, non-visible test area first.
Is the undercoating spray course/rough? Or can you just spray over it?
If it's not too course, you could always layer spray primer till it smooths out, then final paint.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

With the spray being on plastic, not sure what you can do that wouldn't compromise the plastic.
Whatever you try, do it on a small, non-visible test area first.
Is the undercoating spray course/rough? Or can you just spray over it?
If it's not too course, you could always layer spray primer till it smooths out, then final paint.

It is indeed a little rough textured. I don't think it would do well to paint over. Perhaps I could sand it, apply an adhesion promoter and raptor line it?

Otherwise I doubt I could find that chrome trim in dealer stock anywhere. Funny thing is this was one i bought new in like 2021. Lol

 

[r2m]

It is indeed a little rough textured. I don't think it would do well to paint over. Perhaps I could sand it, apply an adhesion promoter and raptor line it?

Otherwise I doubt I could find that chrome trim in dealer stock anywhere. Funny thing is this was one i bought new in like 2021. Lol

You may try bead blasting/sand blasting with a very fine grit, but I think that may chew up the plastic also.
I HATE sanding, so I'm trying anything at all to help keep you from sanding that grill.
Most all my projects go unpainted, just because I hate the prep work.

 

[rav8]

I doubt I could find that chrome trim in dealer stock anywhere.

just because I hate the prep work.

Time is money...this will cost less than proper prep/paint on the old one.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

You may try bead blasting/sand blasting with a very fine grit, but I think that may chew up the plastic also.
I HATE sanding, so I'm trying anything at all to help keep you from sanding that grill.
Most all my projects go unpainted, just because I hate the prep work.

The chrome underneath that undercoating was already sanded in order for the coating to stick.

Time is money...this will cost less than proper prep/paint on the old one.

Good to see them still for sale, I'm just not in a position to drop that kind of coin on superficial parts at the moment. Sand paper, chemicals, or nore spray is much cheaper.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Is this better? It's the two brackets attached to the body.

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To answer my own question. Part number for those brackets is: 52185-60100 and the part number for the bolts with the rubber pads (washers) are: 52491-60010

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Meh, doin stuff. Update forthcoming.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Needed some red n whites when I'm out responding to an EMS or MVA call if I'm arriving in my POV. They're really important when heading on an EMS call on private property at night where the residents pull firearms on unknown persons (their right to do so IMO). Sometimes LE is across the county and isn't immediately available. The sheriff is considering deputizing a few of us as level 2 deputies for exactly this scenario. We even have some property owners pull firearms on us when we show up to put out a fire. Don't get me started on that one...

 

[Rednexus]

Looks great! And, welcome to rural culture . It's not dissimilar here in the Ozarks...people live in the woods to be left alone....but sometimes get a bit too excited when they see a stranger.

 

[GrizzlyClint]

Looks great! And, welcome to rural culture . It's not dissimilar here in the Ozarks...people live in the woods to be left alone....but sometimes get a bit too excited when they see a stranger.

Thanks. Did the install as clean as I could not being a professional.

I can imagine. I always heard MO is special like that.