I have been wanting an LS for several years now. Now that I have one I have a problem. 2009 LS460L. (Roof Drip Trim). Apparently, the rail is vinyl wrapped. Well mine is peeling. Only had car a week. I feel like an idiot. So excited upon purchase didn't notice this at the time. Or I just got jacked. As is purchase, my bumper to bumper warranty through my bank doesn't cover cosmetics. Lexus corporate nor dealer, will do anything. Color is Truffle Mica.

 

just take the rest off and polish the aluminum it will look great

 

Welcome, I know the feeling ! I was so blinded by excitement also when purchasing my LS460. I didn't take time to comb over the whole car. I needed to spend $500 to fix a trunk motor and needed new hid bulbs. Did the repairs myself.

Use a plastic trim tool and pop off the drip mold. Get them both primed and painted by a paint shop. They may suggest pulling the vinyl off the one that is peeling. Good lluck

 

Don't be discouraged. You have a fine vehicle and small little things like that can be taken care of and you move on. You'll be very happy in the long run.

 

 

Agree with RZ.....it is a small issue when compared with other brands (ask me about my BMW 7 series).

As for removing the wrap cuz "it will look awesome".........I personally think it looks terrible. FAR too much shiny bits. My opinion.

 

 

Happened to mine a day after I bought it. Peeled right up next to the windshield. Took it to my local paint and body and had it painted to match the car for $150.
problem solved

 

car is a decade old...just fix it

 

Sell it and lease a hunday sonata 2018

 

I agree, thatst doing too much. But as someone suggested I am gonna have it stripped and painted. Have already checked on it. I do thank everyone for their input.

 

Thanks to everyone for your input on the drip rails matter. Someone mentioned stripping and painting. Thats whatbI am gonna do. Once done there will be more pics. Thanks.

 

maybe start with pics of the problem then we can all go look at ours too.. it is a big car not everything is going to catch your attention to start. things will pop out at you slowly.

 

Well the disappointment comes from the fact that I once was a salesman of the Lexus brand vehicles and never saw anything like this before. Thought it was paint not vinyl wrap...

 

your so right. I will post pic of the issue as soon as I am able. ItllI be soon.