IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Any pics of totally blacked out ISX50??

Old 03-11-10, 11:16 AM
  #16  
Bobby206
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Bobby206's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South Seattle
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

How is the light output in the front?
Old 03-11-10, 11:17 AM
  #17  
KvnChu
Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
KvnChu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

http://my.is/forums/f154/black-lexus...ctures-379123/
Old 03-11-10, 11:19 AM
  #18  
Bobby206
Pole Position
iTrader: (1)
 
Bobby206's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: South Seattle
Posts: 277
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

^^

Yours look sick! Not too dark.
Old 03-11-10, 11:22 AM
  #19  
brociouz
Uber 1337 Moderator
iTrader: (65)
 
brociouz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: NorCal
Posts: 7,689
Likes: 0
Received 11 Likes on 10 Posts
Default

Makes me want to get a black IS. Good job.
Old 03-11-10, 12:04 PM
  #20  
IShokie
Driver School Candidate
 
IShokie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Arlington, VA
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

murda murda murrrrdaaaa
Old 03-11-10, 12:21 PM
  #21  
niteLEX
Lead Lap
 
niteLEX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NO VA
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

^^^ GO HOKIES Mr. VA native!!!
Old 03-11-10, 12:33 PM
  #22  
YooNiBaLL
Lead Lap
 
YooNiBaLL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 618
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
^^ Agreed. I love that shade of tint on the headlamps and fogs.
Thanks. I got the tint from aerotect. They have great quality products.

Originally Posted by rukkus2IS
Looks nice YooNiBaLL. Any tickets for the tail lights?
No not yet. All my friends who have attempted the black out look on their G35s have. And I've been in front of cops multiple times without any trouble. Thank God...

Originally Posted by kPeeZysLeX
damn yooniball, looks like imma have to go ahead and paint my rims. Do you have any side pics? How much was the paint for the rims and are they powder coated? did you black out your calipers too?
My calipers are black too. I painted my own rims. The process was actually very easy and it turned out REALLY GREAT. However, it won't be as durable as powder coating but it was also like 2% of getting it powder coated. I only experienced chipping on the lug nuts themselves, which usually happens even if you powder coat the lug nuts. I will definitely get a side picture for you ASAP. Here is a sideshot of the left front wheel with a good look at the black calipers. The calipers and the emblem were done professionally by some guy who works on Nelly's cars (I know right?). I'll get some side shots soon once the weather clears up and I get a chance to wash/wax the car.
Old 03-11-10, 12:36 PM
  #23  
YooNiBaLL
Lead Lap
 
YooNiBaLL's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Missouri
Posts: 618
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Bobby206
How is the light output in the front?
It reduces it (Around 10% maybe?)and is definitely noticeable. It doesn't reduce it to the point where you can't see anything.
Old 03-11-10, 01:12 PM
  #24  
heyarms
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
 
heyarms's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoTX
Posts: 2,918
Received 37 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by shiny250
im not digging the tails cause it looks more like a matte black cause you probably sprayed the tint. look into a glossy tint or vinyl perhaps! it'll enhance the look
Very common misconception... Spraying your tails doesn't mean you can't have a glossy finish. I sprayed my own, and if you wet sand and clear coat them they will be glossy and look far better than vinyl, IMO. Not everyone wants it glossy though, but if YooNiBaLL did spray and want to gloss them its as simple as wet sanding the current tails (if indeed sprayed) and applying a couple coats of clear coat.
Old 03-11-10, 01:16 PM
  #25  
heyarms
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
 
heyarms's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: SoTX
Posts: 2,918
Received 37 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

And also, as far as Texas law is concerned, blacked out tail-lights are legal as long as your reflectors are still red OR can reflect light. My brother is a police officer and that's (his departments at leaast) his take on them.
Old 03-11-10, 01:41 PM
  #26  
RjBLayz
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (12)
 
RjBLayz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Old 03-11-10, 02:56 PM
  #27  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Wow, that's blacker than black. The mufflers and tips should be blacked-out with heat resistant black paint.
Old 03-11-10, 03:09 PM
  #28  
KvnChu
Driver
iTrader: (5)
 
KvnChu's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 190
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

lol sorry thats not my car my car is:




dirtyy.. hasnt been washed since the rain
Old 03-11-10, 07:13 PM
  #29  
kPeeZysLeX
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
kPeeZysLeX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: SC
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

ayt yooniball sounds good, thanks for the pics
Old 03-11-10, 08:06 PM
  #30  
bnizzle87
Lexus Fanatic
 
bnizzle87's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: CA
Posts: 5,595
Received 60 Likes on 51 Posts
Default

YooNiBall....very nicely done! some dont like the murdered look, but it looks great! i love the way how the blackened headlight housing shows up. hopefully no trouble from the tail light tinting...your car looks amazing!

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Any pics of totally blacked out ISX50??



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:57 AM.