F-Sport Side View Mirror Reflection(s) - Aluminum Trim Discussion
06-23-12, 02:56 PM
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F-Sport Side View Mirror Reflection(s) - Aluminum Trim Discussion
Many have noted an annoying, if not dangerous, reflection in the side view mirror from the vent and the aluminum trim.
Any fixes?
Any fixes?
06-24-12, 10:23 AM
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I noticed it for the first time a couple of days ago. Even here in sunny Arizona, it did not strike me as a major issue.
06-25-12, 08:50 AM
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A quick and temporary fix is to cover that part of the striated trim. Vinyl or tape is the easiest way to go. I don't think Lexus is aware of the issue yet. It's probably a good idea to take it into your service dept and have them open up a record. Or contact Lexus Customer Care so they can put it on record.
06-25-12, 09:39 AM
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I forgot I took this pic a while ago:
06-25-12, 10:13 AM
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in some way i can understand why other brands have brushed aluminum / cf / darker wood. problem here is the trim pieces being glossy. at the right time during the day, sunlight shines right through windshield on the trim and then reflect to driver right where the mirror position is.
today when i drove (my order car), there is actually similar reflection too. but since it's dark wood, it doesn't strike as obvious
fwiw, i have driven quite a few 4gs and at different time of the day. the problem happens pretty easily, and it's on both driver and passenger side
today when i drove (my order car), there is actually similar reflection too. but since it's dark wood, it doesn't strike as obvious
fwiw, i have driven quite a few 4gs and at different time of the day. the problem happens pretty easily, and it's on both driver and passenger side
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06-25-12, 10:19 AM
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Yeah the trim is just at the right angle to cause the glare. One day all the glass (doors, back window & windshield) and mirrors will have anti-glare coatings like prescription glasses.
06-25-12, 10:54 AM
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The best way to get rid of this is tint your windows- keeps the UV rays out and the glare.
When i first picked up my car that reflection irritated me, then it magically disappeared after tinting the windows.
-Chris
When i first picked up my car that reflection irritated me, then it magically disappeared after tinting the windows.
-Chris
06-25-12, 11:12 AM
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