Weak FSport Wheel Paint!
#17
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
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.
#18
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Maybe I should just turn this wheel into a coffee table like this.
#20
Lexus Fanatic
I certainly wouldn't leave them like that. Something is wrong with that wheel at least and it should be replaced.
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Dealer should refinish, if they give you lip just have the local Lexus area rep meet you at the dealer for inspection. This is a clear case of faulty work from the factory.
Anyone else wondering when Japanese cars will get world-class paint? I am. The chip on my hood stares me in the face like a bird dropping. A deep white spot on a black hood...like a pimple on the prom queen's nose.
Anyone else wondering when Japanese cars will get world-class paint? I am. The chip on my hood stares me in the face like a bird dropping. A deep white spot on a black hood...like a pimple on the prom queen's nose.
#23
Dealer should refinish, if they give you lip just have the local Lexus area rep meet you at the dealer for inspection. This is a clear case of faulty work from the factory.
Anyone else wondering when Japanese cars will get world-class paint? I am. The chip on my hood stares me in the face like a bird dropping. A deep white spot on a black hood...like a pimple on the prom queen's nose.
Anyone else wondering when Japanese cars will get world-class paint? I am. The chip on my hood stares me in the face like a bird dropping. A deep white spot on a black hood...like a pimple on the prom queen's nose.
http://mbworld.org/forums/new-s-clas...clear-bra.html
My past 3 Audis had rock chips. I don't think this is confined to Japanese cars.
#24
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Hey for those of u that got ur wheels fixed, did u have to leave the car at the dealer? and for how long?
#26
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Cool cool, thanks!
#27
Lexus Fanatic
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.
#28
Driver
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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.
They did overinflate the tire though, it was at 40psi - ugh. The others were all at around 34 psi. Had to fix everything so the fronts were 34psi and the rears were 35psi (recommendation on the door sticker for the GS350 AWD F-Sport).
#30
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
That's why I don't like taking it to the dealer, sometimes u end up with more new problems than the one u want fix, like more rashes on the wheels or scratched this and that.