jaredmac11

I drive a 97 Lexus ES300. While its' only been 5 months, it has been a rock solid car. No issues. It does need new struts, but in terms of the engine, it drives well.

However, it has failing clear coat and paint. The car is bubbling up everywhere above the waste, the clear coat has peeled on the hood, up the roof, down to the trunk. Paint is flecking off at the hood and roof.

Basically I think it needs a total respray. I'm thinking of taking it to a paint shop, doing some prep work myself. I am even thinking having it towed to a shop and removing all I can, do a good wet sand, maybe that could do it? Max is close to $1000.



So, should I leave it, respray, or just look for a new ES?

I cant keep seeing this girl deteriorate. The paint is failing FAST. I love the ES300 however.

DRACO A5OG

Maaco it or go to Mexico and do a strip and paint. Lots of VW huys go to Mexico. I am planning on taking my 911 there.

jaredmac11

That's not a bad idea. It wouldnt be an awful trip since Im already in TX.

OceanView

Just how cheap is a paint job in Mexico and would it be comparable to a $1000 paint job in the US?

funcrusher

I can ask around if you want to do it here in town. I know a lot of car guys, never heard of anyone going to Mexico for a paint job lol.