Sonic colors
The metallic flakes in Sonic colors are aligned to look like liquid metal. Spray technique changes how the flakes lie, so we test on panels until the flake orientation matches your car, not just the color.
Lexus repair guide
Paint that's hard to match, on very different structures
Lexus offers some of the more demanding factory colors on the road. Sonic colors such as Sonic Chrome and Sonic Iridium rely on finely aligned metallic flakes for their liquid-metal look; Eminent White Pearl is a tri-coat; Matador Red Mica is built in layers. Matching them is a process: reading the car, spraying test panels and blending, rather than mixing to a code and hoping.
Underneath, the range splits in two. The RX, NX, TX, UX, ES and IS are unibodies, and many are hybrids or plug-in hybrids. The GX and LX are body-on-frame SUVs on the same TNGA-F platform as Toyota's trucks. The LC uses aluminum and carbon-fiber parts. We confirm the model, year, trim and paint code from the VIN before planning. Our paint matching page explains the color process in more detail.
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Sonic colors, tri-coat whites and multi-layer reds
Three kinds of Lexus paint, three matching challenges.
Tri-coat whites
Eminent White Pearl has a base, a pearl mid-coat and clear. The mid-coat thickness changes the shade, so it's matched layer by layer and blended into adjacent panels.
Multi-layer reds
Matador Red Mica gets its depth from layers. We read the car with a spectrophotometer and compare test panels in daylight before painting.
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GX and LX: luxury on a ladder frame
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Frame and body checked separately
The current GX and LX ride on TNGA-F steel frames. After a significant impact, the frame is measured on our frame bench and the body mounts are inspected.
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Trail use
Some GX and LX owners go off-road, including in the GX Overtrail. Underbody guards, steps and suspension are inspected with the frame after trail damage.
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Hybrid LX
The LX 700h adds a hybrid system with a high-voltage battery. Damage near it follows Lexus's procedures, and we explain what applies.
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Spindle grilles, F SPORT parts and sensors
Radar behind the emblem
On many models, the front radar sits behind the Lexus emblem in the grille. The emblem is designed for the radar to see through, so replacements have to be the correct part.
F SPORT is different
F SPORT versions have their own bumpers, grilles and trims. Parts are ordered by VIN so the replacement matches your trim.
Calibration
When Lexus specifies calibration after a repair, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it. It's listed in your plan; we don't calibrate in-house.
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LC, RC F and LFA
LC 500 and LC 500h
The LC combines high-strength steel with aluminum and carbon-fiber parts, including an available carbon roof. Each material has its own repair rules.
RC and RC F
Production ended after the 2025 model year. Parts availability is checked before quoting, as it is for the discontinued GS.
LFA
The LFA is built largely from carbon-fiber reinforced plastic. Any repair is assessed case by case against Lexus's information.
Model guide
Lexus models and their construction
A general guide by family, including models no longer in production. We confirm your vehicle from the VIN.
Sedans and coupes
- IS, ES
- Unibody sedans; the ES is offered as a hybrid.
- LC
- Steel with aluminum and carbon-fiber parts; LC 500h is a hybrid.
- RC, RC F
- Production ended after the 2025 model year.
- GS
- Discontinued; parts checked before quoting.
Crossovers
- UX, NX
- Unibody; hybrids, and a plug-in hybrid NX.
- RX, TX
- Unibody; hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
Body-on-frame SUVs
- GX (2024 onward)
- TNGA-F steel frame; Overtrail off-road trim.
- LX (2022 onward)
- TNGA-F steel frame; LX 700h hybrid.
Electric and specials
- RZ
- Electric SUV with the battery in the floor.
- LFA
- Carbon-fiber construction; case by case.
Construction notes are general. Lexus repair information for your exact vehicle is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Lexus repair
Hybrids, plug-ins and the RZ
Much of the Lexus range is hybrid, and the RZ is electric. Most body damage is away from the high-voltage system; when it isn't, Lexus's procedures apply and we explain which steps your repair involves.
GX and LX off-road
If your GX or LX has been on trails, tell us. We inspect the underbody, guards and suspension with the frame and photograph what we find.
Inspection
What we check on every Lexus
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model, trim, paint code and options from the VIN
- Paint type: Sonic, tri-coat or multi-layer, and the panels a match needs
- Front radar behind the grille emblem
- F SPORT-specific bumpers, grilles and trims
- Frame measurements and body mounts on the GX and LX
- Headlight units and mounting tabs after front impacts
Repair cost guide
What Lexus repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Lexus. They help you plan; they are not a quote. Year, model, materials and hidden damage can move the final price, which follows an inspection.
| Repair | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint not damaged | $200 to $650 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $500 to $1,600 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $1,400 to $4,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $8,000 to $22,000+ |
| Hail damage | $3,500 to $10,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $7,000 to $15,000 |
More sensors, aluminum panels, specialty finishes and calibrations can move this repair quickly. Final pricing follows an inspection; confirm tax and all inclusions in your written estimate. Ranges last reviewed October 2026.
Compare repair types in the cost guideHow it works
How a Lexus repair works with us
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Send photos
Photos of the damage, the year and model, and the VIN if you have it. We reply with a free first estimate. You can do this today.
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In-person inspection
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Lexus, we first identify the paint type and the sensors behind the grille and bumpers. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
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Written repair plan
Repair method, parts and paint, written down before you authorize anything. OEM parts wherever the manufacturer requires them. Driver-assist calibrations are done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan.
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Repair and handover
Repairs follow the manufacturer's procedures. Color is read with a spectrophotometer and sprayed in our paint booth, and you review the finished car with us before you take it home.
Insurance claim?
In Texas you choose the repair shop, not your insurer. We are independent, not part of an insurer's direct repair program. We write the supplements and push for OEM parts where the manufacturer requires them. How we handle claims
Warranty and timing
Warranty terms are given in writing before any work starts. Parts lead times vary by model, so we confirm timing once parts are ordered rather than promising a date up front.
Lexus repair questions
Can you match a Lexus Sonic color?
We match it with a process. Sonic colors depend on how the metallic flakes lie, so we spray test panels until both the color and the flake orientation match your car, then blend into adjacent panels.
Is the Lexus GX body-on-frame?
Yes. The current GX rides on the TNGA-F steel frame, and earlier GX models were body-on-frame too. After a significant impact, the frame and body mounts are checked as well as the body.
My Lexus is an F SPORT. Does that change the parts?
Often. F SPORT versions have their own bumpers, grilles and trims, so parts are ordered by VIN to match your exact trim.
Are you a Lexus certified collision center?
No. We're an independent body shop and don't claim Lexus certification. We follow Lexus repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Who calibrates the sensors after a repair?
When Lexus requires calibration, a dealer or calibration specialist performs it. We list it in the repair plan, so it's part of the estimate from the start.
Can you repair an RC F now that production has ended?
Send photos. For models no longer in production, parts availability varies by part, so we check before quoting and tell you about any sourcing time.
