Different Paints?

[graham8370]

Hi All,

have just changed my car and am told that my new Lexus ('new' to me) has 'solid' paint. Can anyone enlighten me as to the difference between Solid, Mica and Metallic.

Layman's terms would be ideal. Thanks, Graham.

[Bazza]

Hi All,

have just changed my car and am told that my new Lexus ('new' to me) has 'solid' paint. Can anyone enlighten me as to the difference between Solid, Mica and Metallic.

Layman's terms would be ideal. Thanks, Graham.

solid contains nothing, normally basic whites and reds

mica contains mica particles within the paint to enhance and reflect the colour

metallic much the same but with metallic particles

[DJ Wozza]

Got a newer Lexus Graham ? Another LS ?

BTW thanks for the info Barrie, had hearda of mica but didn't know anything about it.

Now I know one thing about it

[Parthiban]

Got a newer Lexus Graham ? Another LS ?

BTW thanks for the info Barrie, had hearda of mica but didn't know anything about it.

Now I know one thing about it

Lol, yeah mica's pretty cool in that the mica particles are translucent, which leads to the light refracting and is why you'll see different colours in mica paint (whereas you don't in metallic paint) :)

[DJ Wozza]

as so is mica paint the same as or otherwie known as pearlescent ? (had that on my Honda Accord :D)

[Bazza]

as so is mica paint the same as or otherwie known as pearlescent ? (had that on my Honda Accord :D)

yes pearlescent paints use mica for its pearl effect of colours

honda...... :D

[aztecbandit1]

How about ChromaFlair paint or chromacoat as its also know Barrie? :D

[graham8370]

Got a newer Lexus Graham ? Another LS ?

BTW thanks for the info Barrie, had hearda of mica but didn't know anything about it.

Now I know one thing about it

I have Wozza, a 2006 430 in solid black with black interior.All the toys and gizmos and I can't wait 'til Sunday to pick her up. Traded my '99 400, which I thought was in pretty good condition and the best deal I could get for her was £3000!!!!.

All relative really as I only gave £8000 and the car for the 'new'one. Probably the wrong time of year for a Butcher to be changing cars, but as soon as I have her nice and shiny, I will post some pics.

[DJ Wozza]

look forwards to the pics :D

or are you coming to the Ace Cafe Meet ?

[johnboy]

Nissan use mica paints on there micras/primeras, if youve seen a gold micra than turns red as it passes you.

Look forward to the pics of your new LS Graham. :D

[Dego]

Could you tell me what type of paint is Astral Black and does it need a laquer if spraying parts? I asked in a post before but have never got a definitive answer.

[graham8370]

look forwards to the pics :D

or are you coming to the Ace Cafe Meet ?

Afraid I can't make Sat. Very busy in the shop.