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Old 09-05-07, 01:29 PM
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Mkay, so my first question is what is the name or ID of the dark green color on the second gen. I called Lexus and they said i would have to go to a body shop. Does Dupli-Color make a paint that i can use that will somewhat match the dark green?(I plan to use this for my trunk lip)

Also, I want to paint the fuse boxes in the engine compartment silver, along with that thing down below...

What is it and is it safe for me to remove it?

One more, I have cleaned my engine cover a bunch of time but it still looks bad, Can I just use the same Dupli-Color spray paint that i used for the wheel centers or will it crack under the high temps? Or do i have to use a paint with ceramics in it.. or should i just not do that...
Old 09-05-07, 01:41 PM
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That cover is on top of your Cruise Control. The cover is safe to remove.
Old 09-05-07, 01:56 PM
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Look at your driverside door jamb.....there should be a label there identifying your exterior paint code. Write this down and go to Duplicolor's website to see if they have something out for it. If not, go here to this website and look to see if you can get them to make up some paint for you.....

http://www.automotivetouchup.com/

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Old 09-06-07, 08:34 AM
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I believe the color your looking for is Dark Emerald Pearl

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Old 09-06-07, 08:55 AM
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Dark Emerald Pearl. My ES is the same color
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Thanks a bunch guys! The lip just got here and i cant wait to start painting it Saturday!!!

Now about the engine cover, Normal paint or that high temp paint with ceramic?
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I tried to remove the cruise control cover but it wont come off, ive already taken off the nut, any suggestions?

Nvmd!! I got it.

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i found my code color to be 1b2 but I have the kind where its one color on top half and bottom half a dif color (from the bumper down) ......... where would I found the code for the bottom half color

view my thread to see my car color
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