That Lexus Atomic Silver is some paint job.
#31
Lexus Fanatic
I love Atomic Silver on most models, but for some reason I didn't care for it on the LS and got the regular silver...Love it on the ES, GS, IS etc.
#32
Lexus Test Driver
Atomic is more of a sporty, edgy color, so I was surprised they offered it on the ES. IMO, it's more at home on the IS or F-Sport models. Personally, I have never warmed up to it. It has a "dirt" or earth tone to it, which in my mind clashes with a clean-looking car.
I'd have to plop Glacier Frost Mica at the top of the Lexus color list, with the luxurious, rich, Starfire Pearl in second.
I'd have to plop Glacier Frost Mica at the top of the Lexus color list, with the luxurious, rich, Starfire Pearl in second.
#33
Lexus Fanatic
Thread Starter
Atomic Silver, at least in the D.C. area, is quite popular on the ES...I see them every day. And one of my colleagues just leased one for 27 months...after having two regular silver ones. (he's getting old and frail, and I sometimes drive it short distances for him)
#34
I might wait a couple of years before buying the Lexus RX350h that's built in Cambridge, Onario, Canada as there appears to be quite a few issues that have affected year 1 (year 2 as well?). Aside from this, another major letdown is the fact that Atomic Silver is no longer available. Yeah, sure it's likely a cost issue as it could be more expensive to apply - but every time I see a freshly washed AS, it is just so stunning in different light conditions. Given this, can be tricky to describe, but I might reference a "titanium champagne" as it's definitely darker than your run of the mill silver. Not a big silver fan (maybe some German vehicles but even then, kind of boring), but this AS is complex, deep, elegant and classy-looking. Lexus, you have to get your sht together and demote/fire the person in charge of this ridiculous decision... This new silver pales in comparison imo..
Last edited by Genie888; 02-25-24 at 06:14 AM.
#35
Lexus Fanatic
Its not a cost issue, colors come and go and are refreshed as time goes on. Atomic Silver is a great color, but colors come and go
#36
drives cars
I might wait a couple of years before buying the Lexus RX350h that's built in Cambridge, Onario, Canada as there appears to be quite a few issues that have affected year 1 (year 2 as well?). Aside from this, another major letdown is the fact that Atomic Silver is no longer available. Yeah, sure it's likely a cost issue as it could be more expensive to apply - but every time I see a freshly washed AS, it is just so stunning in different light conditions. Given this, can be tricky to describe, but I might reference a "titanium champagne" as it's definitely darker than your run of the mill silver. Not a big silver fan (maybe some German vehicles but even then, kind of boring), but this AS is complex, deep, elegant and classy-looking. Lexus, you have to get your sht together and demote/fire the person in charge of this ridiculous decision... This new silver is *** in comparison..
#37
#38
Yes, I've seen Iridium in person. Agree it's more neutral vs Atomic Silver, disagree that it has more depth. I don't like the front 'nose' of this RX (bottlenose dolphin-ish) and seems more prominent on brighter colors, so if I was to upgrade to this, it might have to be a darker color to try to better hide this.. The AS would have been an acceptable compromise.. This silver isn't awful, but not for me. Thanks for the show
Last edited by Genie888; 02-25-24 at 06:34 AM.
#39
drives cars
It is a five-stage paint, so naturally, it is going to be more expensive than your average auto paint. However, Lexus has a lot of other paints like this, such as Iridium, Infrared, Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0, etc. If cost was a concern, they could just add a line item to your window sticker for the optional paint.
#40
Lexus Fanatic
Because I know a good bit about automotive paint and I know people who have had bodywork done on cars that are Atomic Silver. AS is not a pearl coat paint, its not tri stage. Paint is just paint, its single stage (no clear), dual stage (color coat and clear) or tri stage (color coat, pearl coat and clear). Color doesn't really matter.
#41
It is a five-stage paint, so naturally, it is going to be more expensive than your average auto paint. However, Lexus has a lot of other paints like this, such as Iridium, Infrared, Ultrasonic Blue Mica 2.0, etc. If cost was a concern, they could just add a line item to your window sticker for the optional paint.
#42
Lexus Fanatic
"Its five stage paint" is marketing BS. There is no such thing. Color coat, clear...or color coat, pearl coat, clear. Thats what there is.
#43
drives cars
I will say this. Even for a paint with, supposedly, more than three stages according to mArKeTiNg, when I get a touch-up paint kit, of course it'll only have three stage. Touch-up paint manufacturers don't need to accurately replicate all those coats to get a match that's acceptable to the human eye because touch-up paint is intended for use in small amounts. My Infrared touch-up kit is like this. That does not mean there's not multiple different pearl coats in there somewhere. My body shop took forever to repaint my Infrared car - they said it was multiple coats and was hard to get the exact matches for the color. And, if you look at Atomic Silver, it's got an almost comical amount of metallic flake to it - something must be special about it, is all I am saying.
#44
Lexus Fanatic
OK, how about, it's sorta kinda a three stage paint? lol whatever. I see people referring to it as a five-stage paint all the time. Though, I cannot find anything specifically confirming that this is true from Lexus or anything official.
I will say this. Even for a paint with, supposedly, more than three stages according to mArKeTiNg, when I get a touch-up paint kit, of course it'll only have three stage. Touch-up paint manufacturers don't need to accurately replicate all those coats to get a match that's acceptable to the human eye because touch-up paint is intended for use in small amounts. My Infrared touch-up kit is like this. That does not mean there's not multiple different pearl coats in there somewhere. My body shop took forever to repaint my Infrared car - they said it was multiple coats and was hard to get the exact matches for the color. And, if you look at Atomic Silver, it's got an almost comical amount of metallic flake to it - something must be special about it, is all I am saying.
I will say this. Even for a paint with, supposedly, more than three stages according to mArKeTiNg, when I get a touch-up paint kit, of course it'll only have three stage. Touch-up paint manufacturers don't need to accurately replicate all those coats to get a match that's acceptable to the human eye because touch-up paint is intended for use in small amounts. My Infrared touch-up kit is like this. That does not mean there's not multiple different pearl coats in there somewhere. My body shop took forever to repaint my Infrared car - they said it was multiple coats and was hard to get the exact matches for the color. And, if you look at Atomic Silver, it's got an almost comical amount of metallic flake to it - something must be special about it, is all I am saying.
When repainting it thats a different story, its hard to match but that doesn't mean there are multiple stages, and it lays down the same way at the factory as any other dual stage metallic paint.
The body shop who did my friend's atomic silver said it was no different than any other silver, and it matched perfectly.
#45
Lexus Fanatic
Infrared:
Mercedes Diamond White:
Atomic Silver:
Mercedes Diamond White:
Atomic Silver: