Anybody know what year model they changed the reservoir from being painted black to the steel finish?? Mine is steel finish now and I want to replace with a black one. I don't want aftermarket like a PHR either.
Thanks,
Shane
Thanks,
Shane
92-96 should all have the black reservoir. but they'll become steel finish once the black starts to wear off. 97, I'm not sure about. 98+ are the steel finish for sure.
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My 1997 SC300 is the raw finish / steel.
But interestingly enough, my 2003 IS300 is painted black. They must've found a reason to justify painting the reservoirs again sometime after 2001
But interestingly enough, my 2003 IS300 is painted black. They must've found a reason to justify painting the reservoirs again sometime after 2001
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But interestingly enough, my 2003 IS300 is painted black. They must've found a reason to justify painting the reservoirs again sometime after 2001
the earlier reservoirs are galvanized after assembly. The later ones painted.Originally Posted by 1997Soarer
My 1997 SC300 is the raw finish / steel.But interestingly enough, my 2003 IS300 is painted black. They must've found a reason to justify painting the reservoirs again sometime after 2001
paint is cheaper.
as an aside I did a light sandblast of my galvanized tank to clean up and sprayed with high quality aluminum paint. looks sharp.