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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:56 AM
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hi guys, i accidentally broke the part above the trunk handle where the scion logo is. I went to my local Toyota and they are charging me $134 for that small piece of plastic. Does anyone know where I can get it for cheap and also what exactly that part is called?
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:57 AM
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you mean the rear garnish.....?

Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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yea, that part. just the plastic under the right sight fell off so its dnagling . I had to tape it up.
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:02 AM
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that suck mine out of warranty when i took mine down they ordered the part and told me they are going to take care of it for me no charge
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check a couple of junk yards and see if you can get it for cheap
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:06 AM
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Will do, but do you guys know of any online sites that may have it for cheap? And its called the "rear garnish" correct?
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:08 AM
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yea thats whats its called.....

and no idk of any places to get it.....try ebay/trdsparks.com i dont really know but GL
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look here on SL if its out there you'll find it here
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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Thanks a lot. Just called another Toyota and they are saying $354!!!! wtf : (
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:09 AM
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true look in the classified section.....
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:10 AM
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You can get a replacement FG or CFRP one on ebay from American Carbon Fiber and Fiberglass. Search on here for "hatch garnish" or that company. It should bring up some links to their ebay store. If not just go on ebay and search for it. The fiber glass one will need to be paint matched since it only comes in raw black or white I believe. Or just get the CF one and not worry about having to paint match etc. Hope that helps.
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3M 5lb double sided tape wont hold?
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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depends how its broken i would assume
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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so far it has held up lol. But i suppose that's only because only the right side is broken
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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try to take a picture of it and post it up if you can....
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Hmm, ok. Ill do it later on tonight when my bro brings the car back home. But do you know what I'm talking about, only the plastic clip on the top right is broken. maybe i could just superglue the thing down?
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maybe not sure tho...thats why i asked for a pic
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 04:11 AM
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Hmm, i stand corrcted. It seems all three plastics are broken.




Old Feb 19, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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i just saw a badgeless garnish made from fiberglass on sale on ebay for like 85 shipped. just have to paint it.
Old Feb 19, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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trdsparks.com FTW!!

http://trdsparks.com/displayparts.ph...&parts_id=2431

Judging by the pics, it looks like you have a FM tC? I could be wrong. There are other colors listed as well. GL.



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