Thread #8565

Chromed LS430 OEM Grill

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bippU!January 15, 2008
#117481

Chromed LS430 OEM Grill

i got tired of looking for a non "L" grill, so i went ahead and got my oem grill chromed for now. i had my friend vaccum the chrome onto the grill.
i'll take better pics later today.

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i got tired of looking for a non "L" grill, so i went ahead and got my oem grill chromed for now. i had my friend vaccum the chrome onto the grill.
i'll take better pics later today.

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RaCinStylezJanuary 15, 2008
#117483
thas a whole lotta chrome you have
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thas a whole lotta chrome you have
EliteAutoStyleJanuary 15, 2008
#117568
Grill looks good! If you are still looking for a grille with no emblem...

I got a Auto Couture one in stock for $535 including shipping

http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8558

I also have Fabulous one in stock but the fabulous one is black. going for $630 including shipping
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Grill looks good! If you are still looking for a grille with no emblem...

I got a Auto Couture one in stock for $535 including shipping

[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8558[/URL]

I also have Fabulous one in stock but the fabulous one is black. going for $630 including shipping
DelvinJanuary 15, 2008
#117586
Was questioning it until i saw it on the car. Looks good!
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Was questioning it until i saw it on the car. Looks good!
OGJanuary 16, 2008
#117654
liked the blitz better.
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liked the blitz better.
bippU!January 16, 2008
#117736
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bippU!January 16, 2008
#117737
EliteAutoStyle;117568 wrote:Grill looks good! If you are still looking for a grille with no emblem...

I got a Auto Couture one in stock for $535 including shipping

http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8558

I also have Fabulous one in stock but the fabulous one is black. going for $630 including shipping


mang, that auto couture looks nice but the $$ is damaging . . . .
thanks for the heads up thou. ;)
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[QUOTE=EliteAutoStyle;117568]Grill looks good! If you are still looking for a grille with no emblem...

I got a Auto Couture one in stock for $535 including shipping

[URL]http://vipstylecars.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8558[/URL]

I also have Fabulous one in stock but the fabulous one is black. going for $630 including shipping[/QUOTE]

mang, that auto couture looks nice but the $$ is damaging . . . . 
thanks for the heads up thou. ;)
OGJanuary 16, 2008
#118051
looks a lot better in those pics. i think the emblem throws off the wald badge a little though.
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looks a lot better in those pics. i think the emblem throws off the wald badge a little though.
BIGGZJanuary 17, 2008
#118074
looks good.i was thinking about doing the same to my grill.how much does it cost to get it done?
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looks good.i was thinking about doing the same to my grill.how much does it cost to get it done?
bippU!January 17, 2008
#118155
BLACKonBLACK98;118051 wrote:i think the emblem throws off the wald badge a little though.

i agree. not sure if im going to delete the WALD or the "L"

BIGGZ JZS147;118074 wrote:looks good.i was thinking about doing the same to my grill.how much does it cost to get it done?

$100
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[QUOTE=BLACKonBLACK98;118051]i think the emblem throws off the wald badge a little though.[/QUOTE]
i agree. not sure if im going to delete the WALD or the "L"

[QUOTE=BIGGZ JZS147;118074]looks good.i was thinking about doing the same to my grill.how much does it cost to get it done?[/QUOTE]
$100
BjayJanuary 18, 2008
#118531
looks so much better
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looks so much better
LexbubbaJanuary 25, 2008
#120808
Nice addition.
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Nice addition.
petenerJanuary 25, 2008
#120881
does the auto couture fit the 04 ls430
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does the auto couture fit the 04 ls430
nizzan4u2nvJanuary 26, 2008
#121303
That looks good. Im thinkin of getting a chrome oem grille but painting the vertical slats black so it blends into the shadows and all you see is the horizontal slats.
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That looks good. Im thinkin of getting a chrome oem grille but painting the vertical slats black so it blends into the shadows and all you see is the horizontal slats.
BlitzJanuary 28, 2008
#121923
how much is chroming? Can they chrome any material? I was thinking if they could chrome my side mirrors or like moldings. or even my jdm grill...
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how much is chroming?   Can they chrome any material?   I was thinking if they could chrome my side mirrors or like moldings.   or even my jdm grill...
Who_ate_my_riceFebruary 29, 2008
#133681
would it look ok if i were to crome my front grill of my y33?

i photoshopped this one a bit to see... chroming i think will look good but im 50 50 at the mo.
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http://baka.orcon.net.nz/mycarwhileitsstandard.jpg <-- thats what it look sliek now.

im waiting for my kit and my wheels to arrive =( so im hoiping the chrome grill wont clash and it will look nice. i do see silver cars with chrome grills though and they look good... meh..
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would it look ok if i were to crome my front grill of my y33?
 
i photoshopped this one a bit to see... chroming i think will look good but im 50 50 at the mo.
[img]http://baka.orcon.net.nz/CIMG1777.jpg[/img]
[URL]http://baka.orcon.net.nz/mycarwhileitsstandard.jpg[/URL]  <-- thats what it look sliek now.
 
im waiting for my kit and my wheels to arrive =(  so im hoiping the chrome grill wont clash and it will look nice.  i do see silver cars with chrome grills though and they look good... meh..
tommiedredMarch 3, 2008
#134853
It does look good....i got my chrome grill of of ebay for $78 bucs or my 04 430.
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It does look good....i  got my chrome grill of of ebay for $78 bucs or my 04 430.
JN.FYCMarch 7, 2008
#136112
nizzan4u2nv;121303 wrote:That looks good. Im thinkin of getting a chrome oem grille but painting the vertical slats black so it blends into the shadows and all you see is the horizontal slats.



i agree :biggthumpup:
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[quote=nizzan4u2nv;121303]That looks good. Im thinkin of getting a chrome oem grille but painting the vertical slats black so it blends into the shadows and all you see is the horizontal slats.[/quote]


i agree :biggthumpup:
VIPFlameMarch 13, 2008
#137833
dang son! You got more chrome the Schwarzneggar!
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dang son! You got more chrome the Schwarzneggar!
DD9512FMarch 23, 2008
#141077
looks good....how exactly does this "vaccum" process work?
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looks good....how exactly does this "vaccum" process work?
V.I.P_EPIKMarch 24, 2008
#141176
nice grill no VVS diamonds? :biggthumpup: T o go with the bling.....
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nice grill no VVS diamonds? :biggthumpup: T o go with the bling.....
NewJerseyMarch 24, 2008
#141256
looks nice
what did it look like before?
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looks nice
what did it look like before?
squadoneApril 7, 2008
#145352
looks good, anyone know where to get a chrome grill for 04 ls430 w/out the emblem hole?
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looks good, anyone know where to get a chrome grill for 04 ls430 w/out the emblem hole?
tommiedredApril 7, 2008
#145397
squadone;145352 wrote:looks good, anyone know where to get a chrome grill for 04 ls430 w/out the emblem hole?


Like This?

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[QUOTE=squadone;145352]looks good, anyone know where to get a chrome grill for 04 ls430 w/out the emblem hole?[/QUOTE]

Like This?

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intezzaApril 10, 2008
#146216
The grill looks sick as hell.
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The grill looks sick as hell.