EDC Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 I recently purchased a 2001 RX300 CPO. I noticed that the underside of the hood and front fenders were not painted, they are black. Both the fenders and the hood have the VIN decals on them plus all the decals and warning labels. In looking at photos on the net, the shots of RX300's engine bays show them being painted under the hood. Did Lexus have a change at some point or have I been RIPPED? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 It may depend on the exterior color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDC Posted February 12, 2005 Author Share Posted February 12, 2005 It is Indigo Ink Blue. I found pics of 2 on EBay, both were not painted under the hood. Anyone know why some colors are and are not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 they should all be painted but i was confused the first time i inspected an Mercedes SLK which has a flat black finish from the factory on the inside of the trunk lid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgr7 Posted February 12, 2005 Share Posted February 12, 2005 Did you get a carfax report? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbarhorst2 Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Is it really black?? Or, could it be the indigo color coat with no clear coat on it. That may look black because of the loss of gloss and/or the accumulation of some dirt. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 13, 2005 Share Posted February 13, 2005 Good thought JB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EDC Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 I found out the the dark blue and green were not painted in the engine bay due the pigment in the paint turning yellow or brown from the engine heat. Lexus does paint in the engine bay on the lighter colors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Nice find thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexKid630 Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 i checked my aunts 01 indigo ink pearl rx; it's not painted underneath. Weird; who would have known why it wasn't, before now....good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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