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#2969 of 3008 Re: paint on 04 IS300 [christina271] by cdnpinhead

Sep 19, 2005 (4:32 pm)

Replying to: christina271 (Sep 19, 2005 2:21 pm)
You can thank water-based (green-friendly & far inferior) paint for what you're enduring. "Back in the day" factory paint was truly exceptional -- smooth, long-lasting & beautiful.
 
That was then. . .

#2970 of 3008 Re: paint on 04 IS300 by jmess

Sep 19, 2005 (8:47 pm)

This is a very common IS300 problem. Get a pro touchup job then cover the frontend with a clear bra like xpel. The clear bra solves the problems for the covered areas but chips still show up on the hood where it isn't covered.

#2971 of 3008 Re: paint on 04 IS300 [jmess] by christina271

Sep 21, 2005 (8:57 am)

Replying to: jmess (Sep 19, 2005 8:47 pm)
what about the fact that the paint is wearing off the door handles??

#2972 of 3008 Re: paint on 04 IS300 [christina271] by jmess

Sep 21, 2005 (9:42 pm)

Replying to: christina271 (Sep 21, 2005 8:57 am)
I didn't have any paint problems except chipping with my 02 which I part company with in Feb05. I also don't have long finger nails . Seriously though I would talk to your dealer about it. Call the Lexus Customer Satisfaction number if your dealer doesn't offer some resolution. I would not want anything repainted other than the door handles though if I could avoid it. Repaints are never as good as the factory paint job.
 
I know you can get clearbra/expel that will fit in the area under the door handles.

#2973 of 3008 In case you missed it by pat

Oct 03, 2005 (11:41 am)

See what Lexus General Manager had to say about the IS 350 and IS 250 in the chat held in the Forums last week:
 
http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/transcripts/lexusischat092905.html
 
See all past chat transcripts: http://www.edmunds.com/townhall/chat/transcripts/index.html

#2975 of 3008 04 IS300 by christina271

Oct 06, 2005 (7:29 am)

Hello everyone
 
just wanted to let you know that the manager at the dealer took a look at the car and noticed that the paint was also wearing away on the windshield washer heads. It seems like all of the pieces I guess weren't painted with the car have the problem. All four door handles are worl down to a silvery gray (the car is black) and the backseat is RARELY used. SO, he said that it was definately a defect and that they would order new handles etc. They have had the car for 4 days so far and promised to detail it "inside and out so that everything looks like new". Lexus definately has the best customer service around!!

#2976 of 3008 Re: 04 IS300 [christina271] by jmess

Oct 06, 2005 (9:24 pm)

Replying to: christina271 (Oct 06, 2005 7:29 am)
Good for you and good for Lexus for doing the right thing.

#2977 of 3008 Re: paint on 04 IS300 [christina271] by dicksis300

Oct 14, 2005 (4:27 pm)

Replying to: christina271 (Sep 19, 2005 2:21 pm)
man i have an 05 black IS300 and my paint looks like it has water spots permantly ive tried everything i only hand wash it and it is garage kept. i only drive it about 3 to 4 times a week. I talked to the salesman about it and he prettymuch said i would have to get a new paint job. thats some crap if you ask me
 
it kinda looks like mineral ionazation forming on my car ??

#2978 of 3008 03 Is300 5-spd by pabis300

Nov 09, 2005 (3:31 pm)

Anyone hear a loud thumping sound when engaging through their gears on a 5-spd. manual transmission Is300. Everytime I press the clutch and put the car in gear. the tranny makes a low, bassy sound, I don't know if this is common to all 5spd is300's or if its just mine? Please help!

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