RX - 2nd Gen (2004-2009) Discussion topics related to the 2004 -2009 RX330, RX350 and RX400H models

Not possible to paint match liquid graphite rims?

Old 04-26-17, 07:44 PM
  #1  
lexisaurus
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
lexisaurus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Not possible to paint match liquid graphite rims?

Hey all.

I wanted to get one bad rim redone but was told they can't get an exact match and it will be a little darker.

Has anyone experienced this and found same? Wndr how close it can get?

thx
Old 04-26-17, 07:47 PM
  #2  
lexisaurus
Rookie
Thread Starter
 
lexisaurus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Manitoba
Posts: 77
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by lexisaurus
Hey all.

I wanted to get one bad rim redone but was told they can't get an exact match and it will be a little darker.

Has anyone experienced this and found same? Wndr how close it can get?

thx
Ooops might be mistaken... they are probably hyper-silver?
Old 04-26-17, 09:03 PM
  #3  
RXGS
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (2)
 
RXGS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: .
Posts: 6,627
Received 210 Likes on 171 Posts
Default

If you are looking to just touch up a small spot, antique sage metallic touchup paint works nicely, matches the finish on my g-spyder wheels really well.
Old 04-27-17, 08:12 AM
  #4  
numbafree
Pole Position
 
numbafree's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: CA
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

I'm in california. In my city, we have a paint shop, if you bring the a sample the will match it and mix it for you on the spot.

San Leandro CA. I can look up the company name for you.
Old 04-28-17, 04:53 AM
  #5  
smassey321
Lead Lap
 
smassey321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: FL
Posts: 463
Likes: 0
Received 23 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Most wheels are power coated and then clear coated on top. Paint can get close but it is not an identical to how they were made.
Old 04-28-17, 08:55 AM
  #6  
mandyfig
Moderator
 
mandyfig's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: GA
Posts: 12,298
Received 407 Likes on 359 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by 02SDGS
If you are looking to just touch up a small spot, antique sage metallic touchup paint works nicely, matches the finish on my g-spyder wheels really well.
Where do you get this Antique Sage Metallic touch up paint?

Thanks.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
pwnmanlolz
ES - 6th Gen (2013-2018)
4
09-30-15 09:05 AM
pur4orm
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
14
11-13-14 11:18 PM
YeA 2jZ
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
27
11-12-10 09:00 AM
YooNiBaLL
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
4
01-27-09 08:19 PM
Daihuy
SC- 1st Gen (1992-2000)
2
08-01-07 10:39 AM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Not possible to paint match liquid graphite rims?



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 01:06 AM.