LS400 was keyed, repaint inquiry
10-26-13, 10:41 PM
#19
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2. I am gonna ask em about that, wanna have the trunk emblem holes shaved and just run the L emblem (aftermarket or OEM hybrid one)
3. hybrid emblems off a LS?
And random but since were on the topic of paint, is this a stock LS400 color?
Just wondering, I think it looks great and the tan interior *gasp* works well with the green...I'm a fan.
10-26-13, 11:02 PM
#20
As for that color, you're looking at Imperial Jade Mica. It looks amazing when the sun hits it and pretty mellow/classy without it. Here's a picture of my ride
10-26-13, 11:11 PM
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Well, I don't know about where you'd find them to match the LS, but you know the Lexus emblems with the blue outline that come on every hybrid Lexus now? See if you can find one of those.
As for that color, you're looking at Imperial Jade Mica. It looks amazing when the sun hits it and pretty mellow/classy without it. Here's a picture of my ride
As for that color, you're looking at Imperial Jade Mica. It looks amazing when the sun hits it and pretty mellow/classy without it. Here's a picture of my ride
Ha nice nice, I like it. It was the sun shot that threw me off, thought it might have been a custom paint job. And the tan works well with it. Even though my preference is for black interior, I do feel tan looks pretty good with the following exterior colors:
1. Green (calm....classic)
2. Blue (calm...classic)
3. Purple (this would be sick...a midnight purple LS400)
4. Red (would definitely make the LS400 seem sportier/younger looking)
5. black (that is what I got....makes me think of rottweilers with the whole black and tan color scheme)
^look at the doggie lol
Last edited by Jeremiah87; 10-26-13 at 11:14 PM.
10-26-13, 11:36 PM
#22
Oh yeah I know what you mean now, even the Toyota emblem (hybrid vehicles) have that blue outline as well. At least if I remember correctly seeing so.
Ha nice nice, I like it. It was the sun shot that threw me off, thought it might have been a custom paint job. And the tan works well with it. Even though my preference is for black interior, I do feel tan looks pretty good with the following exterior colors:
1. Green (calm....classic)
2. Blue (calm...classic)
3. Purple (this would be sick...a midnight purple LS400)
4. Red (would definitely make the LS400 seem sportier/younger looking)
5. black (that is what I got....makes me think of rottweilers with the whole black and tan color scheme)
^look at the doggie lol
Ha nice nice, I like it. It was the sun shot that threw me off, thought it might have been a custom paint job. And the tan works well with it. Even though my preference is for black interior, I do feel tan looks pretty good with the following exterior colors:
1. Green (calm....classic)
2. Blue (calm...classic)
3. Purple (this would be sick...a midnight purple LS400)
4. Red (would definitely make the LS400 seem sportier/younger looking)
5. black (that is what I got....makes me think of rottweilers with the whole black and tan color scheme)
^look at the doggie lol
When it comes to blue, you can look to Big Steve. His LS isn't really all that calm though
It takes a more sporty approach.
Oddly enough, there is a Midnight Purple LS. I have no idea whose it is, but it's from Liberty VIP.
There are a couple of red LS' stateside, which are both showstoppers in their own right. This LS belongs to sgv_bum.
and this one used to belong to Refined Elegance's Jeebus, though now it belongs to the owner of Original Garage.
If you're looking for black, well, you can just flip through the entire "Recent Pictures" thread
10-26-13, 11:44 PM
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Subtle in the shade, pops in the sun. 
All those LS400s look good in their own respect. The midnight purple is low key since it will look more black in the night and in the shade but under the sun I am sure the purple hue will turn some heads, just like the Imperial Jade Mica.
The blue one has the tuner/race look going on while the candy apple red LS has the sport/luxury vibe to it....like something you would see in a DUB magazine minus the dubs or are those 20s?! lol I cant tell but lll guess 19s.
All those LS400s look good in their own respect. The midnight purple is low key since it will look more black in the night and in the shade but under the sun I am sure the purple hue will turn some heads, just like the Imperial Jade Mica.
The blue one has the tuner/race look going on while the candy apple red LS has the sport/luxury vibe to it....like something you would see in a DUB magazine minus the dubs or are those 20s?! lol I cant tell but lll guess 19s.
10-27-13, 02:41 AM
#24
Subtle in the shade, pops in the sun.
All those LS400s look good in their own respect. The midnight purple is low key since it will look more black in the night and in the shade but under the sun I am sure the purple hue will turn some heads, just like the Imperial Jade Mica.
The blue one has the tuner/race look going on while the candy apple red LS has the sport/luxury vibe to it....like something you would see in a DUB magazine minus the dubs or are those 20s?! lol I cant tell but lll guess 19s.
All those LS400s look good in their own respect. The midnight purple is low key since it will look more black in the night and in the shade but under the sun I am sure the purple hue will turn some heads, just like the Imperial Jade Mica.
The blue one has the tuner/race look going on while the candy apple red LS has the sport/luxury vibe to it....like something you would see in a DUB magazine minus the dubs or are those 20s?! lol I cant tell but lll guess 19s.
The color you see there is actually Dark Amethyst. I'm madly in love with the color because of how subtley amazing it is. Not to mention I kind of have a purple theme going on with my car I think they were 19s as well, but normally when you see those wheels (Weds Kranze LXZ) they're on some ridiculous wide/low/camber build, so 20s wouldn't be surprising. On Jeebus' old car, he actually ran a staggered 19/20 setup.
Last edited by Sc0pe; 10-27-13 at 02:47 AM.
10-27-13, 09:00 AM
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I just remembered, Midnight Purple is the Nissan color The color you see there is actually Dark Amethyst. I'm madly in love with the color because of how subtley amazing it is. Not to mention I kind of have a purple theme going on with my car
I think they were 19s as well, but normally when you see those wheels (Weds Kranze LXZ) they're on some ridiculous wide/low/camber build, so 20s wouldn't be surprising. On Jeebus' old car, he actually ran a staggered 19/20 setup.
The color you see there is actually Dark Amethyst. I'm madly in love with the color because of how subtley amazing it is. Not to mention I kind of have a purple theme going on with my car I think they were 19s as well, but normally when you see those wheels (Weds Kranze LXZ) they're on some ridiculous wide/low/camber build, so 20s wouldn't be surprising. On Jeebus' old car, he actually ran a staggered 19/20 setup.
There is a purple color for the Acura Integra GSR that I also think looks great (dark violet purple)
Hmmm maybe I should add some money on top of the insurance estimate and have my door jams/trunk repainted (engine bay I dont mind being black) and just do a color swap. Since my car is already black, doing another dark color such as midnight purple wont be difficult...not like going from black to white.
And the LS400 can rock a variety of sizes, 17 being the smallest imo and 20 being the biggest. I think the ideal size is 18 or 19s....personally I like the 18s.
Oh what about a rootbeer colored LS400 like this teg:
Another rootbeer colored ride
*Now I am thinking I really should do something other than stock just to change things up.
Last edited by Jeremiah87; 10-27-13 at 09:05 AM.
10-27-13, 11:47 AM
#26
Dark amethyst huh, looks close enough to midnight purple to me lol.
There is a purple color for the Acura Integra GSR that I also think looks great (dark violet purple)
Hmmm maybe I should add some money on top of the insurance estimate and have my door jams/trunk repainted (engine bay I dont mind being black) and just do a color swap. Since my car is already black, doing another dark color such as midnight purple wont be difficult...not like going from black to white.
And the LS400 can rock a variety of sizes, 17 being the smallest imo and 20 being the biggest. I think the ideal size is 18 or 19s....personally I like the 18s.
Oh what about a rootbeer colored LS400 like this teg:
Another rootbeer colored ride
*Now I am thinking I really should do something other than stock just to change things up.
There is a purple color for the Acura Integra GSR that I also think looks great (dark violet purple)
Hmmm maybe I should add some money on top of the insurance estimate and have my door jams/trunk repainted (engine bay I dont mind being black) and just do a color swap. Since my car is already black, doing another dark color such as midnight purple wont be difficult...not like going from black to white.
And the LS400 can rock a variety of sizes, 17 being the smallest imo and 20 being the biggest. I think the ideal size is 18 or 19s....personally I like the 18s.
Oh what about a rootbeer colored LS400 like this teg:
Another rootbeer colored ride
*Now I am thinking I really should do something other than stock just to change things up.
From every picture I've seen, 19s are a good middle ground, but I'm with you on the 18s. And between purple and rootbeer, I say go with rootbeer! I feel it would look awesome with a tan interior. The closest rootbeer-esque color I can find from Lexus is Fire Agate Pearl, but there's also Brown Spice Mica.
10-27-13, 06:04 PM
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When I think of Midnight Purple, I think of the colorshifting Skylines From every picture I've seen, 19s are a good middle ground, but I'm with you on the 18s. And between purple and rootbeer, I say go with rootbeer! I feel it would look awesome with a tan interior. The closest rootbeer-esque color I can find from Lexus is Fire Agate Pearl, but there's also Brown Spice Mica.
From every picture I've seen, 19s are a good middle ground, but I'm with you on the 18s. And between purple and rootbeer, I say go with rootbeer! I feel it would look awesome with a tan interior. The closest rootbeer-esque color I can find from Lexus is Fire Agate Pearl, but there's also Brown Spice Mica.Since I already have tan interior and decided not to even try a conversion, I can choose a color that will complement it. Ill make my mind by tomorrow since thats when I finalize the work to be completed with the body shop/insurance.
I like this color:
Check out this ^ rootbeer brown GS400....his exterior color works well with the tan.
Last edited by Jeremiah87; 10-27-13 at 06:14 PM.
11-01-13, 10:14 PM
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Lots and lots of nice colors. OTOH, choose one that is reasonably easy to work with that when the situation arises a re-spray isn't going to be difficult. This works fine if the shop and your paint guy are long term. Heavy metal flakes can be challenging and those off axis change paint jobs are equally complex.
After you get it sprayed, let it cure then get it to a clear bra installer. If you have a second car this works great because the paint will be in good condition.
After you get it sprayed, let it cure then get it to a clear bra installer. If you have a second car this works great because the paint will be in good condition.
