install 1st or paint 1st?
Pole Position
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 250
Likes: 0
From: CA
Every inch/corner of your accessories will be painted and not just what's visual. It may prevent peeling in the future.
As it is always best to remove lights/mirrors/bumpers etc. from a car when painting it.
Just have your painter be very careful when installing parts.
As it is always best to remove lights/mirrors/bumpers etc. from a car when painting it.
Just have your painter be very careful when installing parts.
Trending Topics
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
Top 10 Most Confusing Things Lexus Has Ever Done!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Lexus ES Review: Lexus Re-Embraces Founding Principles
Michael S. Palmer
10 Lexus Bargains That are Cheaper Than a New Toyota RAV4
Joe Kucinski
8 Weirdest Things Lexus Has Ever Built
Verdad Gallardo
10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers
Joe Kucinski
TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!
Joe Kucinski
^^^ Correcto...
Last thing you want is that you paint it then realize that it doesn't align the way you want it... then you need to make adjustments to the lip and end up ruining the paint.
Last thing you want is that you paint it then realize that it doesn't align the way you want it... then you need to make adjustments to the lip and end up ruining the paint.
The guys who say paint first are wrong.....you must Always test fit a kit on a car first because you don't want any problems after it's painted. If it does need trimming or drilling it can be done prior to painting.
