My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE

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My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - ArcaneLexus - 28-07-2019

I bought this car a few months ago. One owner from new with full service history. It came with the styling kit installed as a factory option. At first I hated the spoiler and even considered getting rid of it. After a lot of chin rubbing and squinting at it from various angles, I decided to keep it.

So far, I've removed the Sport emblem from the front grille and replaced it with a TRD emblem.

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TRD emblem fitted.
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Next was to debadge the rears. I would have kept the centre 'L' but the inner edge of it was chipped and the whole thing looked untidy.

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The glue and some dirt which had built up on the paint inside the '00's in IS200.
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Nice and clean.
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And my list of jobs to be done are as follows:

Repaint front fog lights - done and fitted
Repaint head lights - being done next week
Repaint rear lights - being done the week after next
HID lights - purchased and will be fitted once headlights are done

That's all for the moment.

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My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - ArcaneLexus - 28-07-2019

And some poser shots.

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My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - Sparkystav - 28-07-2019

Looks great mate! good work on getting the boot clean

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - Lexuspat - 28-07-2019

very nice mate and glad you put the pics up of the night shots

also like ur grill

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - ArcaneLexus - 28-07-2019

Thanks guys.

I jetwashed the front of my car earlier this afternoon to test my foglights. Thankfully, no water has gone in so no misting - something I was dreading. Can't wait to get the headlights done. Biggest headache will be the rear lights I imagine. Anyone got any tips when it comes to putting it all back together?

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - posty - 28-07-2019

I did my rear lights, it was a slow and painful task. Make sure you have a steady hand and a dremmel style tool. take your time or the plastic melts rather than cuts.

When i resealed mine i just used clear silicone. It has worked a treat, been on a year and no leakage. Confused

moke:

Car looks spot on btw! :thumbup1:

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - ArcaneLexus - 29-07-2019

posty I did my rear lights, it was a slow and painful task. Make sure you have a steady hand and a dremmel style tool. take your time or the plastic melts rather than cuts.

When i resealed mine i just used clear silicone. It has worked a treat, been on a year and no leakage.moke:

Car looks spot on btw! :thumbup1:

Thanks for that! I have a Dremmel, so better get myself some new cutting discs and take it easy as you said. Looking forward to getting it done.

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My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - ArcaneLexus - 03-08-2019

This is what I've been up to the last couple of weeks. Front fog lights and headlights painted and de-tango'd. Happy with the result. Next week, rear lights.

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And yes, before you ask some inconsiderate **** damaged my car in the parking space outside my work. Did they leave a note? Did they hell! Sad

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - Lexuspat - 03-08-2019

looks very good mate, sorry about the damage it just shows what people are like

My Project: '03 Lexus IS200 SE - Bandit - 03-08-2019

Looking sweet mate, think i need to do my front lights now, always something i'd thought about but not done yet? Top job matey :thumbup1: