Thoughts on adding the body side moldings to protect the doors?
02-11-15, 09:56 AM
#31
Lexus Test Driver
My car is identical (red) to Phil's with the BSM. After your above statement I checked my color matching. I think you're splitting hairs as far as the color match. You would need to look hard, very hard, to detect any difference in the Lexus supplied BSM and the car color. I don't think the photos do the match justice due to shadowing, and your opinion is based on the photos.
If it was that critical Lexus would build the cars with the BSM attached and painted at the same time as the car at the factory.
I'd hate to think of the cost and work involved in having a paint shop color match the parts as you suggested.
If it was that critical Lexus would build the cars with the BSM attached and painted at the same time as the car at the factory.
I'd hate to think of the cost and work involved in having a paint shop color match the parts as you suggested.
$5 says that your car and someone else's cars are not identical. Lexus is victim to their paint manufacturer who has a paint tolerance on color and texture, and if its within that range, Lexus buys it. Thats just how manufacturing of paint works. There will be a slight variation in the paint color, and anyone with a sharp eye will see it. Is it an issue? No, not for most people.
You should also keep in mind that a paint color will vary dependent upon the surface it is painted on. The same paint, painted on plastic and steel, will offer a different shade in sunlight. thats just a known fact. Thats why if you get plastic painted afterward, you have a professional painter match the panels, and you'll find they actually had to create a second batch in order to get a perfect match.
Dont' think for a second because its a LEXUS, that they are immune to these issues. They aren't.
There is....it looks ok. And then there is, I'll spend the money to make sure its done perfect. Just depends which you are.
02-11-15, 11:48 AM
#32
02-11-15, 12:09 PM
#33
Lexus Test Driver
It appears you have an NX on order. I can't wait to see the photos of your perfect custom painted BSM when you spend the money for the perfect job. We won't really need to look at any photos of your BSM because they will be a "perfect" color match, because you say they are !
Plus, as I mentioned above, I'd never put those ugly things on mine
02-11-15, 01:36 PM
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02-12-15, 05:41 AM
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02-12-15, 04:26 PM
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03-14-15, 06:20 AM
#40
I got some for my CT on Juiced Hybrid but no dice yet for the NX. PERFECT color match on mine. -grey nebula-
As for having a paint shop make a perfect match - good luck. 6 of one , half dozen of the other......
As for having a paint shop make a perfect match - good luck. 6 of one , half dozen of the other......
03-14-15, 06:52 AM
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Also can anybody suggest a product to put on the molding around the wheel wells. something to make them nice and shiny just like when u pic the car up new @ the dealer...
thx
03-14-15, 07:49 PM
#42
I use Turtle Wax Ice that can be used on both the car and the black plastic trim.
03-16-15, 04:03 AM
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03-22-15, 04:39 PM
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