toxictv

I'm curious about having my '91 repainted the same colour (mocha?). Has about ten small hail dents on the side panels next to the trunk lid, on both sides. Other than that the body is in great shape, no dents or dings.

I just want it to look factory. Anyone else had their car repainted back stock? How much did it run you?

Thanks!

LiCelsior

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toyotareference.com to look up your paint code.

PureDrifter

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proper repainting w/o color change will run you at least $2500-3000. not including jambs/engine bay.

JimsGX

I had a hard time finding the cladding paint code for my 91LS. The primary color is on the drivers door placard. I ended up calling Lexus to get the cladding code color.

avalon42

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There are variations within the paint code as well. Some were heavier in metallic, some had more yellowing in the pearl coat. I've personally mixed PPG paint that had preset formulas based on factory specs, but when I sprayed it on the car, it was very noticeable.

There is an actual camera that a paint shop uses that will determine the closest formula that will match your paint. It is not a 100% match, but will get you closer than those preset formulas. Of coruse, a good painter will also be able to eyeball it and perfect the formula to coming dead-on.

I just Duplicolored my front bumper today (quick repair) and I highly recommend against it.

xknowonex

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Different brands differ a slightly bit as well since they use different toners to make up a color.

This should not be an issue since OP wanted to repaint the entire car.

Expect to shell out $2000 minimum to expect a presentable car.

If you want to have a perfect finish using top of the line materials like BASF Glasurit clearcoat and wetsanded to zero orange peel, expect $4000+

Li Ls4

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my uncle quoted a friend with a 94 Ls $5500 for a full respray in monotone black (show car status paint job) and to shave/fill the antenna.

omarg

if the paint is fine, i would try a paint less dent repair specialist.

xknowonex

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Another estimate is to go to your local paint supply store / jobber and ask for the materials and see how much it would cost you.

Get a price quote on the basecoat. The high-end one in OEM color would be something like PPG Envirobase. The cost of that would depend on color.

Then get a quote on the clearcoat and activator. A high-end one would be something like BASF Glasurit or House of Kolor.

The cost for quality to high-end materials should amount to 500 to 1,000 bucks and the rest is all labor. Many shop would try to not disclose you the exact line of materials that they would use as they try to penny pinch. They would say, "Oh we use PPG but PPG as a chemical company have many many different lines".

Materials aside, labor is probably the most important as it cost more than the materials and it is a deciding factor on how the car looks. Are they just filling in simple dings? Or are they filling complex high and low areas that is not visible in the old OEM paint but will become very apparent when the new paint is applied?

rishi

Let me know if anyone in houston, tx wants a paint job and/or body work...

jdog0411

I just had my 90 LS repainted in the same color (black jade metallic). The original was two tone with black jade on top and grey on the bottom, but I had it repainted all black jade metallic which looks way better and much more modern in my opinion.

The car was partially dissasembled, repainted and even had a new windshield and moldings installed and I was out the door for $4,037, with 10 percent cash discount.

DonCorleone

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I had a hard time finding mine too, I believe it's UCA29 for my 1993 DWP with silver cladding.

Used the search on this site as well as this for comfirmation; http://www.touchuppaintonline.com/Lexus/LS400

jbelway

My brother-in-law had my car painted when he owned it 2 years ago. He said he had the car stripped to bare metal and painted complete to "Lexus Standards" at a cost of 8k. Anybody know what "Lexus Standards" mean? He mentioned something special about the primer as well. They did do a nice job, I guess this is why he put a bra on it, which I removed because ir was making buff marks in certain areas. Anybody want a bra for a 93?