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Old May 28, 2018 | 02:28 PM
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Had a 3.5 hour drive today and I got 2 white spots on the hood of the car that wouldn’t come off and I think they’re rick chips.

Does anyone know if Lexus sells little bottles of touch up paint and if they match completely to the factory paint? FYI I have the infrared color.

And I didn’t think the rock chips would be white? Would rather it black as it shows less on a red car than white.
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Old May 28, 2018 | 04:13 PM
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Yes they do, had to order the Silver lining paint color which took about a week to come in. I paid 18 bucks at the dealer. They may have your color in stock, if not you will have to order.
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Old May 28, 2018 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by angela9051
Had a 3.5 hour drive today and I got 2 white spots on the hood of the car that wouldn’t come off and I think they’re rick chips.

Does anyone know if Lexus sells little bottles of touch up paint and if they match completely to the factory paint? FYI I have the infrared color.

And I didn’t think the rock chips would be white? Would rather it black as it shows less on a red car than white.
If it really bothers you get a professional to fix it, sometimes the “do it yourself repairs” look worse. Good luck with whatever route you choose to take.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by angela9051
Had a 3.5 hour drive today and I got 2 white spots on the hood of the car that wouldn’t come off and I think they’re rick chips.

Does anyone know if Lexus sells little bottles of touch up paint and if they match completely to the factory paint? FYI I have the infrared color.

And I didn’t think the rock chips would be white? Would rather it black as it shows less on a red car than white.
Interesting dilemma due to your special paint. I know they have it for the other colors like my white and it does match. I don't think its possible not to experience this issue if you drive even a little fast on the highway. Best thing to do would be to avoid driving too closely to large vehicles like trucks or buses and consider using a clear wrap for the front end. Why don't you give Lexus a call to see if they carry the touch up Infrared, also let the community here know how much it would cost!

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Old May 29, 2018 | 02:18 PM
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I get all my touch up paint from Dr. Color Chip.
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Old May 29, 2018 | 03:13 PM
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dr color chip, dont bother with that blobby touch up pen crap
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