Is This Normal? (Quality Issues)
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Racer
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This shouldn't have caused the problem, I've been using it on all my previous cars and my other cars I have at the moment with no issues to the other cars.
If he was using Fairy dish washer liquid or something then yes I would understand.
Hi Defratos,
Just checked my 2012 and yes, both sides of the mesh are bent in. Probably to clear the bumper properly. Also if you look closely, you'll find that directly above the bent in mesh it also is not painted. The chipped paint, however, is not normal unless the tip got bent and it caused the paint to crack and finally start to peel. On my 2009 IS F I actually had stronger welds on the tips to ensure that they would not break off like some have had. I used flat black high temp. engine paint to touch up the inside of the tips. As for the hazing, mine looks similar. I didn't notice it until your post. Maybe so that glare doesn't obsure the readouts in that panel?
Just checked my 2012 and yes, both sides of the mesh are bent in. Probably to clear the bumper properly. Also if you look closely, you'll find that directly above the bent in mesh it also is not painted. The chipped paint, however, is not normal unless the tip got bent and it caused the paint to crack and finally start to peel. On my 2009 IS F I actually had stronger welds on the tips to ensure that they would not break off like some have had. I used flat black high temp. engine paint to touch up the inside of the tips. As for the hazing, mine looks similar. I didn't notice it until your post. Maybe so that glare doesn't obsure the readouts in that panel?
I think I'll be looking at getting the welds strengthened up as well for the future.
Thanks for the feedback guys, at least I know the exhaust metal mesh bend is ok.
As for the chips in the tips I will have the dealers look into that, as well as the interior AC display.
I really hope the AC display just has a plastic cover on top because I didn't have time to check today, I'll try tomorrow and see if I can see any protective plastic film on top.
Being a first time Lexus buyer I'm already shocked at how the "said" quality of Lexus isn't coming true for me at least. My 2008 G35 sedan didn't have this many problems even years after ownership.
Still love the car but these issues need to be sorted out by the dealer when I take it into service next time.
With the car only 1 month old!!!! these issues should not happen unless I have intentionally abused the car which I never do, and I'm actually very **** about who touches my car and what is done to it.
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Is it possible to replace that plastic piece where its hazed around the clock or does the whole section need to be replaced? I noticed the clear section around the shifter also gets easily scratched if not cared for correctly.
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Yes I realized that also wish I put some film on the clear plastic near shifter
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To the OP...
Addressing both issues at your dealership, will result in both parts being replaced via Factory Warranty...
Since they are simple minor cosmetic issues, I don't think its really a big deal at all.
^^ Almost invisible.. There is a usually a clear film on it from the factory... Sometimes you just have to PEEL it off... 
~ Joe Z
Addressing both issues at your dealership, will result in both parts being replaced via Factory Warranty...
Since they are simple minor cosmetic issues, I don't think its really a big deal at all.
~ Joe Z
Last edited by Joe Z; Jan 17, 2013 at 08:41 AM.
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Some cosmetics happen I had my new isf washed at Lexus was in a rush and forgot to tell them no wash.
Picked it up and rushed to work and got out a nice Scratch on the rear bumper!
I never brought it up since I left the dealer ship with out showing them they would try saying it was there.
Picked it up and rushed to work and got out a nice Scratch on the rear bumper!
I never brought it up since I left the dealer ship with out showing them they would try saying it was there.
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