Is Lexus paint abnormally "hard"?
#1
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Is Lexus paint abnormally "hard"?
Either my car is a magnet for rocks and other road-borne projectiles, or this paint is very hard and doesn't absorb impacts very well. In less than 2 weeks I've acquired more significant rock chips on the front edge of the hood and fenders than I have in years with other cars.
Incidentally, I have a Starfire Pearl LS460 for which I had to buy the two-stage touch up paint.
Incidentally, I have a Starfire Pearl LS460 for which I had to buy the two-stage touch up paint.
#5
Lexus Fanatic
get a clear bra if you dont already have it. I would never own a car that didnt have it. My red G35 had it on the bumper but not on the hood and my hood looked like a starry night when I traded it.
#6
Lexus uses a very weak water based paint in everything including bugs will chip it. I had a 3M clear noise kit installed for about $300 problem solved but I had to get some chips first to figure that out.
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#8
I didn't get the clear bra because I don't care for the line I can see at the edge. Plus my Q45a with 188,000 miles had only 1 chip on it. Meanwhile my LS460 with 40,000 miles has half a dozen. It must be something with the Lexus paint.
Next time I may get the clear bra.
Next time I may get the clear bra.
#12
70,000 miles on my 4 1/2 year old LS600hL. Paint is still deep and lustrious, no chips, or even any parking lot dings. None of those swirl scratches caused by car washes (I use touchless washes...)
I heard that the LS600hL has a special "Double wet sanded" paint treatment. Perhaps this explains the pristine paint.....
I heard that the LS600hL has a special "Double wet sanded" paint treatment. Perhaps this explains the pristine paint.....
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70,000 miles on my 4 1/2 year old LS600hL. Paint is still deep and lustrious, no chips, or even any parking lot dings. None of those swirl scratches caused by car washes (I use touchless washes...)
I heard that the LS600hL has a special "Double wet sanded" paint treatment. Perhaps this explains the pristine paint.....
I heard that the LS600hL has a special "Double wet sanded" paint treatment. Perhaps this explains the pristine paint.....
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