Weak FSport Wheel Paint!
10-11-14, 01:32 PM
#31
Lexus Test Driver
I had a wheel refinished while I waited, took an hour and looks perfect.
As for paint, the issue is the new low VOC and eco friendly paints. Its not anything having to do with Japanese cars vs anything else...and I really think something is wrong with the paint on this wheel.
As for paint, the issue is the new low VOC and eco friendly paints. Its not anything having to do with Japanese cars vs anything else...and I really think something is wrong with the paint on this wheel.
10-11-14, 03:10 PM
#32
Lexus Fanatic
I agree, the wheel paint on the F Sports is just bad in general. Eco friendly paints suck. I think they need to pony up a few bucks on the production side and go to a ceramic coating like Mercedes is doing. I don't think passing an extra grand on to the consumer is going to kill us if we can avoid putting stickers on all the forward-facing surfaces to keep the paint from chipping.
10-11-14, 08:39 PM
#33
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Anyone having the same paint problem as me or am I the only one? 
10-12-14, 01:16 AM
#34
So this is what it looks like now. lol
So the clear coat melted some of the paint and created more faded spots, so I just scraped off the paint in the surrounding area and made a square and touched up that area.
Any chemical that touches this paint messes it up.
But Mequiar's Quik Detailer and Wax spray are ok.
So the clear coat melted some of the paint and created more faded spots, so I just scraped off the paint in the surrounding area and made a square and touched up that area.
Any chemical that touches this paint messes it up.
But Mequiar's Quik Detailer and Wax spray are ok.
Looks like Vossen's in future maybe.
10-12-14, 01:05 PM
#36
Lexus Test Driver
10-12-14, 05:35 PM
#37
I had all 4 wheels replaced by Lexus... given brand new ones, just to turn around and have the new ones refinished. I see it's a common problem... interesting. this is when I had the OB GS F Sport.
10-12-14, 05:45 PM
#38
Lexus Fanatic
10-12-14, 07:00 PM
#39
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Is there a limit on the number of claims u can have for the Wheel and Tire Protection? I have the Plus one.
10-12-14, 07:01 PM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
10-13-14, 05:20 PM
#42
Lexus Fanatic
I would complain to the carwash, not Lexus. Not Lexus' fault.
10-13-14, 05:44 PM
#44
Lexus Test Driver
10-13-14, 05:48 PM
#45
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
This paint melts by just looking at it. Give it a deep angry stare and the whole paint will strip.
Lexus should've powder coated the damn thing.
Lexus should've powder coated the damn thing.