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Paint - Two Tone Methods/Colors

PAINT
PA001-96
MARCH 15, 1996
MODEL: LX 450

Title:
NEW TWO-TONE PAINT

The following information outlines the two-tone painting scheme used on the 1996 LX 450.

NEW TWO-TONE PAINTING METHOD:





The claddings, bumpers and wheel opening extensions are painted with a different color from the body color to achieve a two-tone painting scheme.





NEW TWO-TONE COLORS

REPAIR PROCEDURE:

Factory painted cladding sub-assemblies are available from Lexus parts supply. If original parts are to be refinished, observe the following precautions during the refinish/drying process:

1. To prevent cladding warpage, firmly hold the cladding in place and keep drying temperature below 50°C (122°F).

2. Since the cladding, wheel opening extensions and bumpers are made of a flexible plastic urethane material, use a 2-part urethane finish paint system with plasticizer for all bumper/cladding repairs.