Aftermarket parts

[aztec]

Hello!

So the RC i bought some time ago has some aspect problems since i got it. The front bumper is broken and i was looking for a replacement, but not necessary a stock one. Do you have a link for an aftermarket bumper. Also i'm based in Romania, so lexuspartsdirect won't work for me.

[Malc1]

I don't know about your specific car parts but I have recently used      " autodoc  "             well reknowned they say ........    and they supplied me a radiator for my Honda from Lithuania ok ...  and in just 5 days at a brilliant price too

Good luck

Malc

[Rabbers]

I’m afraid I can’t help with the name of an alternative supplier to Lexus itself for a new bumper but, to judge by what appears to be the limited area of the damage, don’t you think a good body shop could do an acceptable filling and repainting job? 

[aztec]

On 6/7/2024 at 7:54 PM, Rabbers said:

I’m afraid I can’t help with the name of an alternative supplier to Lexus itself for a new bumper but, to judge by what appears to be the limited area of the damage, don’t you think a good body shop could do an acceptable filling and repainting job? 

So i know a few good body shops but i m afraid about the painting job not matching the car. 

[Malc1]

If you’re concerned for that colour match aspect alone then you should choose the best Bodyshop you can afford …… in the UK  …….. the paint and painting alone, professionally, might cost you the best part of £1000 ……. paint is enormously expensive these days, maybe 50% of that cost AND the cost of a whole new part too of course …….. if that’s the way to go 

OR…….  DIY and a can of local Motor Factor best colour match spray and save yourself  a fortune 

Good luck

Malc 

[Jgtcracer]

9 hours ago, aztec said:

So i know a few good body shops but i m afraid about the painting job not matching the car. 

Unless you buy second hand, whatever bumper you buy will need painting….  I agree with @Rabbers and @Malc1 that getting it repaired will be more cost effective.

[aztec]

I forgot to mention that i contacted a Lexus dealership in Romania for a bumper replacement and the full cost of it was about 1200£

[Malc1]

Plus painting extra ?  Fitting ? 
Malc 

[aztec]

7 hours ago, Malc1 said:

Plus painting extra ?  Fitting ? 
Malc 

so this price includes the bumper, painting and the fitting

[VFR]

Well he has said “the full cost” and as he is based there …….. ?

[Malc1]

I don’t know but I’d have thought this repair in the uk on the basis of all you’ve said, would have been much much higher …… I’d have doubled that price at least 

so, go4it …… if you’re happy spending the money 

Malc 

Be good to know your final decision 

[Jgtcracer]

10 hours ago, aztec said:

I forgot to mention that i contacted a Lexus dealership in Romania for a bumper replacement and the full cost of it was about 1200£

Even at that price I’d still expect it to be cheaper.  Isn’t the red a special paint type with multiple coats?  May bump up the price I suppose….

[aztec]

On 6/13/2024 at 1:14 AM, Jgtcracer said:

Even at that price I’d still expect it to be cheaper.  Isn’t the red a special paint type with multiple coats?  May bump up the price I suppose….

the color of the car is sonic red and as far as i know is a special colour with 5 layers

[Littorio]

Yep Sonic Red code 3T5 is a special paint and not easy to match when doing resprays which adds to the cost of repairs.

It is indeed multi layer with I believe silver as a base then a clear type red over that but with a bit more to it than what I just explained.