IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Painted "LEXUS" Calipers...

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-03-07, 11:05 PM
  #1  
FinanceGuy
Driver
Thread Starter
 
FinanceGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Painted "LEXUS" Calipers...

I couldn't sleep, so I decided to go out to the garage and snap a shot of my newly painted calipers. Great job by Elite Customs. Mike and Dale are known for their skill. Although you cant tell from my calipers, they've done a lot of work for STL celebs like rappers Nelly and Chingy. They smoked my taillights and reflectors, but you'll have to wait to see them tomorrow...it's too friggin cold outside!


Old 02-03-07, 11:10 PM
  #2  
iexpress
Pole Position
 
iexpress's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: alabama
Posts: 295
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Wow .. that looks really nice..
Old 02-03-07, 11:12 PM
  #3  
FinanceGuy
Driver
Thread Starter
 
FinanceGuy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: MO
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

First, they sprayed them silver. Then, Mike took a pic of my Lexus emblem on the back, shrunk it, and made vinyl stickers out of it. He layed the sticker in place, then shot the calipers in black. Peeled the stickers, then clear coated.

Not really a mod, but it adds a bit of uniqueness to my IS350 I think.
Old 02-03-07, 11:14 PM
  #4  
omihomiii
Rookie
 
omihomiii's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: BC
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

sweet so sweet. like your rims too GJ
Old 02-03-07, 11:31 PM
  #5  
solo_stage
Lead Lap
iTrader: (4)
 
solo_stage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 736
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

i love it!!
Old 02-03-07, 11:34 PM
  #6  
ISbb
Lexus Test Driver
 
ISbb's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Macao SAR
Posts: 1,413
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

nicey nicey I wish I could get it done by someone here in Macau too...
Old 02-04-07, 12:18 AM
  #7  
acsan
Driver
 
acsan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: HI
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Very nice and clean! Great rims too! Where'd you get 'em?
Old 02-04-07, 01:57 AM
  #8  
pisaykotik
Lexus Champion

 
pisaykotik's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NorCal
Posts: 2,596
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Very nicely done. I need to know somebody in the Bay Area who could do something like this.
Old 02-04-07, 01:59 AM
  #9  
milky
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
milky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: SoCal
Posts: 2,629
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

clllean dude
Old 02-04-07, 02:45 AM
  #10  
warrionex
Lead Lap
 
warrionex's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: PR
Posts: 665
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Nice. Post daylight pics !
Old 02-04-07, 04:06 AM
  #11  
AM1
Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)
 
AM1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: So CaL
Posts: 4,789
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

looks good.
Old 02-04-07, 05:10 AM
  #12  
ecr527
Lexus Champion
 
ecr527's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: South FLA
Posts: 1,762
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

That looks really sharp. Good job!
Old 02-04-07, 05:45 AM
  #13  
Lexucan
Lexucanafer
 
Lexucan's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Posts: 1,686
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by FinanceGuy
First, they sprayed them silver. Then, Mike took a pic of my Lexus emblem on the back, shrunk it, and made vinyl stickers out of it. He layed the sticker in place, then shot the calipers in black. Peeled the stickers, then clear coated.
So, there is no sticker on there. It was only used as a template on top of the silver caliper with black painted over the silver.....what a great idea. Looks very sharp indeed!
Old 02-04-07, 05:57 AM
  #14  
BounceNY
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (9)
 
BounceNY's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: VA
Posts: 1,068
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

That looks really nice now I want! Just curious how much was it for the paint job? TIA
Old 02-04-07, 09:46 AM
  #15  
Fiko18
Lexus Test Driver
 
Fiko18's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Posts: 1,007
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

how much did that cost, and how did they do it?


Quick Reply: Painted "LEXUS" Calipers...



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:38 PM.