LEXUS car paint 

As part of repainting a bodywork, the professional in charge of the work will require what are called the color codes of Asian cars, and among them, the color codes of Lexus cars, in order to know the composition of the color of the vehicle and thus be able to prepare it.
This paint job on a bodywork is called a touch-up or a full paint job, it must be done using an original color, or a manufacturer's color which is determined by the code Lexus color very accurately.
The Lexus brand color codes are certainly the most beautiful colors produced, among all car brands around the world. If you haven't noticed it by now, then pay attention to late-model Lexus cars when you come across them on the street. In the sun, you will immediately realize the brilliance and depth of Lexus colors, with which no other major brand can compete !
When it comes to partial touch-up work, an individual equipped with an aerosol can do all the work himself, from the preparation stages, with putty, primer, paint, and up to the finish, that is to say the clearcoat.
In fact, the implementation of an automobile paint is carried out in several precise stages ; it is very rare to be able to do a job in one coat. However, it does exist, although nowadays this type of one-coat paint is increasingly rare (opaque Lexus "direct gloss" paint).

Lexus car color codes

On vehicles of the brand and over 20 years old, there are still exceptionally some simple colors, that is to say opaque colors, such as white, pure red or other color which consists of a paint of the lacquer type with a hardener, which constitutes both a paint and a finish, exactly like a hard and resistant clearcoat. Clearly, this kind of basic colors have disappeared from the color charts of the modern shades of the ranges of the luxurious Japanese brand.

To come back to the subject of the Lexus color code and the paint repair project, as an individual, we do not have professional painting software : we will therefore hand over the paint reference to a professional, either a paint manufacturer or a body painter and they will tell us what type of paint it is going to be and what method of application it is going to be. In truth, there can be two solutions, either what is called the matt base to varnish, that is to say a single-component paint followed by a varnish, or in a few rare cases, a glossy lacquer. direct, which is applied in one go, with a mixture made with a hardener.
If your insurance won't cover the work and you want to save money by having your Lexus painted to your own color code, then the first thing to do is find out what is the famous Lexus color code and it is therefore a question of finding on certain areas of the passenger compartment or the bodywork, a metal plate on which are inscribed and engraved references in the form of figures or numbers, or both at the same time time.

The history of the manufacturer Lexus

Lexus is a Japanese prestige brand, it is the luxury branch created by the manufacturer Toyota, which in 1989 wished to dissociate its production activity of high-end sedans and also sports cars. The idea and the project are carried out with great success, on the five continents.
Lexus has also produced SUVs or all-terrain vehicles, whose finish and style are far superior to those of the Land Cruiser range. These luxury 4x4s are particularly popular in the Middle East, in the Gulf countries.
Over the past few years, Lexus has successfully entered the hybrid vehicle sector. In 2019, the Japanese group claims to have produced, in just 30 years of existence, nearly ten million vehicles !

Where to find the color code of your Lexus car ?

For LEXUS brand vehicles, the plate mentioning the color code (vinplate) can be found in two different places :
- Inside the engine compartment
- Printed (or written on a label) on the car's service book.
You can take help from the images provided below which illustrates the location.
The color code is always composed of three characters (letters or numbers).

Here is an example with the color code first, followed by the color name (the latter is invisible on the VinPlate).

3R3 / BARCELONA RED

Lexus paint : among all the car manufacturers, it must be admitted. It is Lexus that designs the most beautiful paintwork today with exceptional tints thanks to the use of transparent tints, more than opaque tints. The new Lexus paints are always impressive in depth and brilliance. Our company has real expertise in mixing and replicating colors, especially LEXUS paint.

The iconic colors of Lexus cars

The brand's best-known shades have evolved over the years and models. The Lexus brand is young, compared to competing brands. It is positioned in a segment of luxury sedans. A special effort is made in the creation of colors by Lexus specialists.
Here are some modern Lexus colors in shades of red or very dark red:

Lexus color code          Lexus color name
3T1                                   AGRUME
AUB                                 AUBERGINE
ZYY                                  AUTUMN BLAZE RED
KEE                                 RED
3R3                                  BARCELONA RED
3P6                                  BLACKISH RED

Some colors have been shared with Toyota, the big sister of Lexus. However, some colors, such as the magnificent Lexus reds, released very recently, are exclusively reserved for the prestigious Lexus brand.
You should know that today, the paints are no longer the same as those we had 20 years ago: we are not talking about the hydro or solvent-based formula, we are talking about the composition of the colors , that is to say the techniques that allow light to pass through transparent or reflective pigments, to give quite sublime visual effects, and these deep pearly paints with bright colors did not exist there. at 20 years.

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