GERRY

Hi all, my baby is in for serious repair to drivers door damage and thought i would get my Gold badges replated. As you know the replacements are very expensive but i have found a company who will replate the whole set for £50. Does anyone know the best way to remove the badges as i do not want to damage the paint work. I will come back to you all after the plating to see if they are worth recommending. This company have done all sorts of award winning bikes, scooters, and cars. The plating available comes in two types, antique and bright, the bright being the same as they use on bath taps etc so should last.

Yep, still have the same problem, but i know what is wrong with mine (GS 300 sport MK 2). Look at the front bumper area just below the light unit, it may or may not be marked, mine has a small scratch outside but when you look insde on top of the light unit and gently press just above the bumper you can see a crack running along the plastic flanges, it is hard to see and even harder to seal it back up as the crack runs down the back as well. I agree you have to dismantle a hell of a lot to get to it so i enquired at a Lexus centre and they told me it would need a complete light unit at £359.00.without labour. ! :duh: Wait for the better weather and you will forget about it till next year.