Currently working on a replica of a 1983 Monte Carlo that is owned by a member of my family. The car is painted Lexus Tigereye (4T2), which is not available ready to spray on a model. Does anyone have any ideas on what colours shoud be mixed in what parts to get this colour? Thanks in advance!!
Lexus uses a two step system in their paint, which is normal these days. You will need a base coat 4T2 and it will paint dull or flat. This will be followed by a clear like 2K clear. This is the only way the paint will look correct.
You can find this from many sellers online by searching Lexus spray paint 4T2. Parts houses like Autozone can order paints also.
If you want to Airbrush the paint you can order the correct colors and clear from source like Scalefinishes.com and others.
I replied to this same request somewhere else.
You have the paint code. 4T2. I checked, that is a valid paint code for that color. Go to Splash Paints. Sam can mix you up some paint that is ready to spray in your airbrush.
Scalefinishes only uses enamel. Splash-paints.com uses lacquer and does custom finishes in a 2-oz. bottle. If you’ve been airbrushing for a while, you’ll see the advantages of lacquer.
this is what AI had to say…
Lexus’s “Tigereye” color, identified by the code 4T2, is a rich brown metallic shade. Tamiya doesn’t offer an exact match in their acrylic paint line, so you’ll need to mix colors to approximate it. Here’s a suggested approach:
- Base Color: Start with Tamiya XF-64 Red Brown as the primary color.
- Metallic Effect: To achieve the metallic sheen, incorporate Tamiya X-11 Chrome Silver. Begin with a small amount and adjust until you reach the desired metallic appearance.
- Adjusting Tone: If the mixture appears too red, gradually add Tamiya XF-1 Flat Black to deepen the brown. Introduce this color sparingly to avoid over-darkening.
- Testing: Before applying to your model, test the mixture on a sample surface. Allow it to dry completely to accurately assess the color match.
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I would not even try that process. That process leaves the mixing up to you and your odds of hitting the exact color are slim to none. Wet paint in a jar will look different on the surface of a car body once it has dried.
Splash paints dry matte, so if you give him that paint code you will get a matte lacquer paint that requires a gloss clear and you will get the results you are looking for.
So your saying there’s a chance….
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The deep cut of the day goes to Demolition. 
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Certainly there’s a badge for that. If not, you should make that happen @Tim_Kidwell1
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Autocolorlibrary.com has paint codes by year & make. Give that paint code to splash paint or MCW Automotive Finishes and they’ll match it. BUT, it’s air brush stuff, FWIW.
