Sell your SC vs. painting your SC
11-18-10, 12:58 PM
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as quickGS300 mentioned, I'd keep your current SC and this is why. A newer 1998+ model is still going to have suspension wear and tear so you'll need to replace the bushings on your current ride or a newer one. Since your interior is mint and we live in the DC area, the prices are higher for everything. It's going to take you time to find a newer SC with black interior for a reasonable price. Since you already have one, take care of the maintenance things and gather the conversion pieces later. Once you have everything, get your car painted (or wrapped) at that point. I've learned my lesson and have decided to fix my current vehicle. I'm been very happy with my decision and in the long run I'm sure you will be too. Plus you get to see a complete transformation of your vehicle and look at it with pride.
11-18-10, 01:02 PM
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Why not sand, prime, and paint the bad areas yourself? You'd save a MASSIVE amount of money, and its not all that hard to do. Doesn't the Toyota dealership sell color match spray paint for that year on that Lexus? Plus, you'd get the satisfaction of doing it yourself.
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and i dont have an older car to practice on.
11-21-10, 07:36 AM
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id like to see a pic of your car you might be able to just do a good buff n polish and your paint could look like new...and i agree 3500 is steep for a repaint of same color even if its black thats still harsh....do your swap and other nic nacks, a buff and polish on your paint and i think you'll be happy plus when hear the 2j sound note you wont remember your paint
11-22-10, 08:12 AM
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Hating on my 98, I'm j/k... Omar is a wise guy, he really know his stuff, especially he knows lots of the little changes lexus does from the non-vvti to a vvti. Learn lots of things from him!
11-22-10, 09:10 AM
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Look what I was stuck with when I first got my car, and after a few hours of after-work leisure time sippin on my favorite beer:
My phone camera doesn't do it justice. It actually turned out really well. The paint match from the original to the repaint section is almost seamless. You'd have to get within 6 inches to see the difference in tone, and to the touch there is no discontinuity whatsoever.
Last edited by Mike552; 11-22-10 at 09:14 AM.
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