esss350

Hi all,

New to the forum! Hopefully someone here can help me out/provide some advice. I own a 2011 Lexus ES350 (original owner, low mileage, about 40,0000 KM).

I'd say since about a year ago I noticed that every time after I wash the car there were these vertical streaks under my mirrors on both sides (I assume it was just leftover water marks, dried water spots or something). However, recently I did a more thorough inspection and noticed that either the clear coat was gone, or the paint itself has faded, as if I run my finger across the texture definitely feels different from the neighbouring areas.

I've attached some pictures below:

Left door:


Left door (close-up):


Right door:



Some questions:
1. Anyone know what happened here? Anyone heard/seen this before? I have no idea how/why this happened
2. Any ideas on solutions? Is this something I can just likely polish to fix?

The colour is Smoky Granite Mica if it makes a difference.

TIA!

nevernu

same on my 2007, both sides, i think its its caused by water dripping down from the mirror. best i've been able to do is to clay bar the area and rewax/polish but there is still some faint residue. I wish someone would remove the mirror and see if there is something behind rusting or whatever.

ESh

Water dripping is normal on those cars but I think this is too much.

You can just polish it.

brew24

My 2008 has that as well. Also I have 2015 Mazda 3 that has the thing going on since new. I am not impressed.

John U

As mentioned earlier, remove the mirror, polish the stain off and reattach with a new gasket if the original is compromised. You might have a lot of salt buildup under their from winter driving. I have a blower I use to force the water out of the behind mirror. Keep it waxed.