How do I spice up a pearl white LS400?
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How do I spice up a pearl white LS400?
I have finally decided to get a 1997 LS400. Unfortunately I am stuck with a white one, and I would rather have silver or black of course. Anyhow, I dont really wanna wait for a black one, kinda since I am getting somewhat of a deal on it. Now I need to know what I can do to make it a little spicier. I know I need to get some tints. pinstriping? I was thinking of doing everything gold. I could get tint with a gold undertone, gold pin stripes, put the gold emblems on the bakc, and get center caps with the gold L on them. What else can I do?
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Originally Posted by sunny068
I have finally decided to get a 1997 LS400. Unfortunately I am stuck with a white one, and I would rather have silver or black of course. Anyhow, I dont really wanna wait for a black one, kinda since I am getting somewhat of a deal on it. Now I need to know what I can do to make it a little spicier. I know I need to get some tints. pinstriping? I was thinking of doing everything gold. I could get tint with a gold undertone, gold pin stripes, put the gold emblems on the bakc, and get center caps with the gold L on them. What else can I do?
If you notice, a lot of people (including me) are changing thier Gold emblems for chrome ones. Gold emblems were the thing in the early 90's, but not anymore. Im telling you this with a Tan colored Lexus which is the more suitable color for gold emblems, but i think it looks MUCH better now with the chromes. But I think monotone is the best thing for a white LS.
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I agree with Grand LS4, I would stick with the chrome emblems, tint the windows, paint the lower half of the car and think about some chrome rims in the future.
I recently removed the pinstriping from mine and it looks sooooo much better. Thinking about going monotone now but it's not as noticeable on my silver car as it would be on white.
Or, if you really think you will be bored with white, don't buy it and keep looking for what you really want. Then you won't have any regrets.
I recently removed the pinstriping from mine and it looks sooooo much better. Thinking about going monotone now but it's not as noticeable on my silver car as it would be on white.
Or, if you really think you will be bored with white, don't buy it and keep looking for what you really want. Then you won't have any regrets.
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I third the chrome emblems.. Gold are They just don't look right anymore. It depends how much money you want to spend. White doesn't have to look plain.. look at this thread:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=evolution
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=evolution
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My taste:
Shave the emblems...that way you don't have to concern yourself with the trends or replacing them after the finish begins to flake. Maybe Leave the "L" on the trunk.
Pinstriping wears off and if you are a frequent waxer/clay person, you'll take them off even sooner. Unless if done under the clear coat but most do it on the surface for that slight rasied look.
Get yourself the newish Tein CS and EDFC along with some 19's. You'll be set.
Of course, the mods come second if the car needs service.
Shave the emblems...that way you don't have to concern yourself with the trends or replacing them after the finish begins to flake. Maybe Leave the "L" on the trunk.
Pinstriping wears off and if you are a frequent waxer/clay person, you'll take them off even sooner. Unless if done under the clear coat but most do it on the surface for that slight rasied look.
Get yourself the newish Tein CS and EDFC along with some 19's. You'll be set.
Of course, the mods come second if the car needs service.
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Originally Posted by RA40
My taste:
Shave the emblems...that way you don't have to concern yourself with the trends or replacing them after the finish begins to flake. Maybe Leave the "L" on the trunk.
Pinstriping wears off and if you are a frequent waxer/clay person, you'll take them off even sooner. Unless if done under the clear coat but most do it on the surface for that slight rasied look.
Get yourself the newish Tein CS and EDFC along with some 19's. You'll be set.
Of course, the mods come second if the car needs service.
Shave the emblems...that way you don't have to concern yourself with the trends or replacing them after the finish begins to flake. Maybe Leave the "L" on the trunk.
Pinstriping wears off and if you are a frequent waxer/clay person, you'll take them off even sooner. Unless if done under the clear coat but most do it on the surface for that slight rasied look.
Get yourself the newish Tein CS and EDFC along with some 19's. You'll be set.
Of course, the mods come second if the car needs service.
Also RA40's advice on the suspension and rims would definitely be killer.
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There is no easy way to shave the emblems...weld the holes and paint the trunk lid. I was quoted $380.
As for pin stripe removal ing, ask in the detailing forum. The strips on pops Saturn came off after a couple good wax rubs with a basic like Mothers polish-wax. His sits out in the sun so it helped fade it anyhow.
As for pin stripe removal ing, ask in the detailing forum. The strips on pops Saturn came off after a couple good wax rubs with a basic like Mothers polish-wax. His sits out in the sun so it helped fade it anyhow.
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Originally Posted by lexodude
Im sure this has been answered before but how do u take off the pinstriping....heres a pic of my LS even though you cant really see the fading pinstriping.
Thanks,
Aaron
Thanks,
Aaron
I recently removed the pinstripes on my 99 and it was a lot of work but well worth it. Car looks so much better without the stripes. I started by wiping isopropyl alcohol over a section of the stripe and then removed it with a razor blade. Stripes came of easily but left the adhesive behind. I then rubbed with more alcohol which softened up the adhesive and then carefully scraped off the glue with the razor blade. Followed up with more alochol and then buffed the surface with an orbital and some fine polish. Worked well but took about 2 hours to do both sides.
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i have 20s on my car with 145/352/20 rubber on them.and i had to shave my back fenders...and my car is not lowred.but iam gonna do a two inch drop pretty soon...still saveing for airbags
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Originally Posted by biglexass
i have 20s on my car with 145/352/20 rubber on them.and i had to shave my back fenders...and my car is not lowred.but iam gonna do a two inch drop pretty soon...still saveing for airbags
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Originally Posted by GRAND_LS 4
Im guessing you meant to say 245/35/20. I really like the rims btw... I've been on the look out whenever im in Mel. I saw a FULL kitted dark 1st gen not too long ago there.