808-lexus Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 well....i wanted to try to repaint the stock rims on my 400. i know what to do in terms of prepping and things, but i don't know what paint would best match. don't want it to look cheesy either. the stock color is silvery grayish. what do you think i should do? any input would be greatly appreciated! :) thanks! brittni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etex Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I personally like the idea of keeping the car original, or very close thereto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted July 29, 2007 Share Posted July 29, 2007 I used Sikkens Autocryl acrylic urethane topcoat, in a very fine metallic silver. The colour matches the aluminum on my 17 inch GS wheels. The factory colour on the 15 inch LS wheels doesn't look like aluminum at all to my eye. I also repainted the center caps after removing the Lexus logo. The car looks very stock and very good. The brighter aluminum appearance only shows when another LS of the same vintage parks next to me, and then that car's wheels look dull. I don't know how to post a photo but I can e-mail one if you like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffls400 Posted July 31, 2007 Share Posted July 31, 2007 Wurth makes a well-respected Silver Wheel paint and a Clear Top Coat. For reference, this color would be very similar to a BMW or Audi wheel finish from the factory. It is available online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808-lexus Posted July 31, 2007 Author Share Posted July 31, 2007 alright, i'll go check that out. thank you so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRK Posted August 1, 2007 Share Posted August 1, 2007 Did you get my photos? I sent them yesterday. SRK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808-lexus Posted August 3, 2007 Author Share Posted August 3, 2007 yes, i did get them. thank you so much! the rims look good. i'll check out the sikkens paint as well. thank you again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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