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2015 RC350 F-Sport Ultra White paint problem

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Old 02-24-19, 07:33 PM
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Default 2015 RC350 F-Sport Ultra White paint problem


Hi everyone, first time posting here. I was just wondering if anyone has had any issues with their paint on their RC? I have an Ultra White RC and I recently took it through a touchless car wash and noticed this the morning after. It looks as if a large patch of clear coat is missing from the bumper I purchased it certified pre owned from Lexus of Fremont in California less than a year ago so I am going to take it in within the next few days to see what they say.. any ideas on what this may be? I’ve only hand washed the car up to this point with my pressure washer if that helps.
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I have not had that problem (and I am sorry you are having to deal with it). The issue I have with mine (and I saw another white RC350 F Sport yesterday in a parking lot) is that the rear of the car seems to get easily stained by dirt. I had to use by 6" orbital buffer to clean the rear of the car as a car wash will not do it. I had to do it again yesterday after getting the car washed and I could see it the caking on and streaks. Not real dark, I am sure it would be if I let it continue....
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It looked like your car has been repainted. I am not sure it was repainted due to an accident or the dealer repainted to "refresh" the car. They did a bad job.
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Originally Posted by net4n6
It looked like your car has been repainted. I am not sure it was repainted due to an accident or the dealer repainted to "refresh" the car. They did a bad job.
I second that.
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Originally Posted by net4n6
It looked like your car has been repainted. I am not sure it was repainted due to an accident or the dealer repainted to "refresh" the car. They did a bad job.
Agreed, exactly what I was thinking.
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Old 02-25-19, 05:44 PM
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Put me down as those thinking this car was repainted and the clear didn't bond well....I don't care what people say, a repainted vehicle can't have the same quality as when its first off the assembly line. OK - There might be some exceptions but they are sure hard to find.
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As a L-Certified car, you should take the car to the dealer and report this issue to Lexus.
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