jkalu47

I need to have some body work done and couple sections of the car painted but the pearl paint is too expensive. The guy said I could go with another type of white paint and pay about $350. But he said that if I wanted the pearl paint, it would cost in the neighborhood of $750. I also went to another body shop and they said the exact same thing. Any suggestions? Is there another color similar to the pearl paint so I could just get a couple secions painted without having to paint the whole car?

borzech

I have similar problem. The paint from my rear bumper ripped off from the upper part because of sun. I will try to use some off-white paint to paint it. three cans of paint in spray (primer for plastic plus paint plus clear coat) cost about 15 bucks. it's much better than $350 for the paint. I can survive the bumper won't be in the same color, but what color is good to choose?

jkalu47

yea, does anyone know any other white color codes other than pearl white that look good?

omarg

https://www.paintscratch.com/cgi-bin/place_order2.cgi


check this. For little money and time you might be able to do it yourself!


I'm thinkin of doin this for my bumper.

PureDrifter

iTrader: (10)

yea, check out this thread
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-1st-to-4th-gen-1990-2006/67398-painted-my-bumper.html

just be aware that there is next to no way you at home will be able to match the pearl.

RA40

iTrader: (6)

This will be a complex paint issue since it involves other areas to be painted. It is highly probable that the paint will not match not only in terms of color but finish. Either way I see it, you will have two-tone paint so it is a matter of how nice a two-tone you are willing to accept.

It's your call based on budget and overall condition of the car.

jkalu47

RA40
What color is your lexus? Opal white?

I may just be better off changing the color of the car. I'm thinking about Crystal white or Opal white. Which one do you guys think looks the best? Are there any others?

omarg

thanks for the link man! I'm doin it

RA40

iTrader: (6)

It's a pearl white. They had so many variations on the white it's