Turnten

For anyone that wants to learn a bit more, the 2010 LS now has self-restoring paint. We covered it on Lexus Magazine and thought I would share:

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...ing-Paint.html

Car Nut

Thanks Turnten. I have read about it and was not sure if the LS460 had this system. I have a 2010 LS460 awd and the book has no mention of it. I suppose there is nothing special about maintaining the finish by the owner apart from washing and waxing.

MikeE12345

Since it was announced there has been little talk about it although I recall some negative comments arising from the perception that it may actually scratch more easily as it is softer? I don't know.

Stormforge

this paint technology should be available on all lexus vehicles, not just the LS. regular lexus paint chips/scratches so easily, it's not even funny.

i do wonder what happens if you get into an accident and need to repaint a body panel. does the bodyshop use self-restoring paint to match the rest of the car?

AlexusAnja

Depends... at a Lexus certified or recommended shop, probably. At Maaco, most definitely NOT. Depends on where you go...

rominl

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any 2010 owners willing to let me "try" on their cars?

deedeedum

lol @rominl

In the meantime, before you have to get the self-healing paint reapplied you could use some touchup paint to keep it from rusting. just an idea!

amcdonal86

Looks interesting, but car companies have been toting "maintenance free paints" for a long time now. People don't realize they still need to wax their cars and keep them clean!

Lexus has some nice paint, though!

encore888

Lexus Magazine just put up another feature on washing the car, saying that the clear coat is 50% thicker vs. typical vehicles, and giving some wash tips:

https://secure.drivers.lexus.com/lex...-Car-Wash.html

ls460love

I drive far behind vehicles due to the ever fragile paint on my LS. I still have some chips though... I purchased Dr. Colorchip recently and will be using it in the near future. I've heard great things and will provide my results when complete.

whitetooth

Old technology. 30 October 2003:
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science...244184be87f500
A lot of inventors:
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/new...icle745093.ece

Nospinzone

Now when they make a car with quarter panels that repair their own dents, my wife is buying one!

amcdonal86

Haha, why not just have a car with a fiberglass body like a Corvette!

whitetooth

I'm looking for a make-up with similar capability. If it repairs the skin of my wife itself I need a new one later (the make-up, not the wife, LOL).