FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

LEXINGTON PRECISION EXTENDS EXCHANGE OFFER

NEW YORK, April 1, 2002 - Lexington Precision Corporation (OTC: LEXP) announced
today that it is extending the expiration date of its offer to exchange its 12
3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due February 1, 2000, for Increasing Rate Senior
Subordinated Notes due December 31, 2004. The offer, which was scheduled to
expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 1, 2002, is now scheduled to
expire at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on April 30, 2002, unless further
extended.

Lexington Precision Corporation manufactures rubber and metal components, which
are used primarily by manufacturers of automobiles, automotive replacement
parts, and medical devices.

Contact:  Warren Delano (212) 319-4657