Vlog 48 - GX470 Window Trim Replacement

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Vlog 48 - GX470 Window Trim Replacement

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Awesomoto

Күн бұрын

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@bradlyharvey1418 Жыл бұрын

It’s weird how happy these videos make me. Thanks!

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

I’m happy hearing these videos make you happy! Comments like this make it worth all the effort! 🙏🏻

@zachpruente4103 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff, I was planning on doing this next on my GX- you just took all the research I needed to do off my plate. Thanks for posting the links in the description, I’ll probably go with the OEM. Great video!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach! I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and the positive feedback! I think the OEM route is definitely the way to go and makes the fitment perfect.

@bendouglas832 2 жыл бұрын

Sooooo... I was super excited to do this mod. Right up to the point when I got to the rear quarter glass. While pulling the trim piece up I must have exerted a little more pressure on the hinge point of the glass than it could take. The glass completely shattered. I've ordered a used glass replacement and I'll be installing new glass next weekend. yay! That little circle on the trim houses a plastic push tab. Extremely difficult to remove while the window is mounted. My advice is to take the time to remove the plastic trim inside and loosen the glass so you can get to the trim piece easily. Learn from my mistake!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Ben, Oh No!! I'm sorry to hear this happened to you. Yeah, in hindsight it would have been nice to remove the interior trim and loosen the bolt so that tab doesnt break.

@bradlyharvey1418 Жыл бұрын

Did the exact same thing. But, all mixed now. And the black moulding looks tons better.

@bradlyharvey1418 Жыл бұрын

*fixed

@kaisarsaleem8422 2 жыл бұрын

Okay so I haven’t done the back windows because of the hassle of pulling out the inside pillars but guess I done have an excuse now! Great stuff as always!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kaisar!! Yes, this definitely gives you an excuse! Hope all is well with you!

@swebstar1705 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great, man! It's funny how the timing of your last 5-7 videos have coincided with things that I've been wanting to do to mine(2007). I just started having an issue with the thin rubber piece that seals under those trim pieces. It's starting to come untucked. I temporarily put a tiny bead of silicone in the slot & tucked them back in. Did the job & got me through the winter but now seems like a good time to order some new ones. Thanks for the video! Looks easy enough. Can you also post a link on the tires & rims? Exactly what I'm looking for! Shawn

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hey swebstar1! Thanks for reaching out and also for continuing to provide feedback in the comment sections (Sorry for my delayed response). Timing is everything and I'm glad this video was able to help you out in your installs. That silicone sounds like a great trick to hold you over. It's an easy install and makes a noticeable difference in the exterior. I posted some link below for the tires and wheels. I'm struggling to find the MR149's these days and only find them as individual or pair of wheels. I guess my video has been reducing the supply of these wheels lol. Wheels: www.ebay.com/itm/304146528267?epid=13035198904&hash=item46d08bb80b:g:DAYAAOSwNslhlwso Tires: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01C53CMCS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

@coryforbes897 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was in the middle of tearing everything apart then saw this and it made the replacement super easy!

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out Cory! Glad this video made the install easier for you!

@Pandiculate_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great content as always! looks great!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary!! :)

@johnmurraycompton569 2 жыл бұрын

THE CLICKS! So satisfying. Much better solution than plasti dip or vinyl. Will definitely be doing this.

@johnmurraycompton569 2 жыл бұрын

Ordered the oem set for Prado. Thanks for the link!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, this was much better than plastidip and will last longer.

@maxkeeley 2 жыл бұрын

What a difference 💯 looks awesome!

@c.a.nixiii4650 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! Good to wipe down the track and clean it FIRST to remove any contaminants that could potentially corrode the new rubber faster than it should.

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks C.A. Nix! It's an easy thing to overlook, but while you're in there it's good to do.

@7sunsetmaro7 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks!

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🙏🏻🤘🏼

@cigardock4834 9 ай бұрын

You’re a f’n rockstar 🤘🏻

@Awesomoto 9 ай бұрын

lol! I wish 😂

@walterflores456 2 жыл бұрын

Wanted to see if you had any issues with the phoneix radio, really want to update mine, thanks in advance and keep up the good work!!!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

My main issue is that it's a little lagging and the graphical interface is somewhat dated looking. Other than that, I still prefer it over the stock head unit. I'll be making a future video with a further review of it.

@walterflores456 2 жыл бұрын

@@Awesomoto thanks for you reply, I'll be looking forward to that review 😎

@c.a.nixiii4650 2 жыл бұрын

Mine are coming up too! I'm an older guy and like the chrome. LOL! Do they have that as well? That would also mean I would not have to rig the far back windows to match up.

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

I can totally understand that and many people do like the chrome. Good thing is you can buy OEM chrome trim on eBay.

@HunterB23 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Was your door handles paint matched when you bought the GX or did you wrap/paint yourself? Team eliminate all chrome!

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

The door handles were that color when I bought the vehicle. I wasnt aware there were GX's that didnt have paint matched handles. I agree with you, eliminate all chrome! lol

@m4ehlm4n31 2 жыл бұрын

They sell black and white handles! I am not sure which I want.

@gj9544 5 ай бұрын

Hi, does the new cargo window moulding comes with the clip that help to secure to the pillar?

@Awesomoto 4 ай бұрын

I did an updated version of this video with OEM trim and I highly recommend spending the extra money on genuine toyota/lexus trim. This Amazon/eBay trim is made with poor quality rubber and warped on me within a year. I document the OEM trim in Vlog 66 so I recommend watching that video to get the best quality trim which will last.

@raphaelness1239 Жыл бұрын

So did the back door trim already have the holes drilled for the clip to insert? I decided to order a set of these that was hoping to have good luck with but the rear doors are poorly cut and don't line up very well. I don't understand how some people get them and they line up, while others they don't! Just my luck. Constantly buying and returning :) kinda sucks because the fronts fit pretty well

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

Raphael, Yes this had the holes drilled already. I'm about to do an install and review of some window trim from Garage Alpha to see how their trim looks. It seems the quality is better on their trim.

@Bobby.d Жыл бұрын

It's been almost a year, how are these holding up?

@raphaelness1239 Жыл бұрын

I have same question as there are a good amount of reviews stating that they look good at first but then fail after sometime

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

I definitely recommend going with OEM trim. These are starting to warp with heat. Not so bad that I'm going to replace immediately, but want to do sometime this year.

@fenrirwolf456 Жыл бұрын

How did you get the back window trim, I only got the 4pc kit,

@Awesomoto Жыл бұрын

I ordered them separately. The links for the trim pieces are in the description of the video.

@michaelthnguyen 2 жыл бұрын

The amazon link is only for the front and rear (4pc). Where did you get the ones for the rear quarter panel windows?

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Michael, Good catch...I didnt add the links for those and I apologize. Here is the link to the trim pieces I bought. www.ebay.com/itm/254925256150?fits=Model%3AGX470%7CMake%3ALexus&epid=5023499525&hash=item3b5abab5d6:g:BWMAAOSwQolbHBwy

@xxmaddog_madaraxx 2 жыл бұрын

Could you confirm the seller for the replacement you ordered? Amazon has two sellers, one is an LTD company with about 82 ratings, the other is GZYF with about 2,446 ratings. Random question, but I just don't want to order from the seller who sent you the wrong piece lol. Thanks

@Awesomoto 2 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry for the delay. Yes, the seller that sent the wrong piece was WFLNHB. I also think it was an honest mistake and I just got unlucky.