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Old 02-15-21, 11:12 PM
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Mine is a 2010 IS 250c and I am having the same problem on the roof. Out of nowhere it just started peeling off...






Originally Posted by LisaES350
Is anyone having issues with their paint bubbling and peeling on their 2013? I've taken great care of the car and am very disappointed with the paint. Lexus corporate won't do anything unless there is a recall or campaign.


Old 02-16-21, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucre
Mine is a 2010 IS 250c and I am having the same problem on the roof. Out of nowhere it just started peeling off...
Wow! You both show living in CA. I will make a point of not driving my red ES through that state!
Old 02-16-21, 07:58 AM
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Time to have the clear coat removed and reapply.
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Lexus/Toyota aren’t the only ones with the problem: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-...on-settlement/

Also, remember at various times different manufacturers had different issues with paint peeling/fading? I can still see some of those old pickups that were mostly down to the primer.
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Originally Posted by Tootsall
Lexus/Toyota aren’t the only ones with the problem: https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-...on-settlement/

Also, remember at various times different manufacturers had different issues with paint peeling/fading? I can still see some of those old pickups that were mostly down to the primer.
Yeah, that was Chevrolet contractor white on their pickup trucks and vans in the 70's/80's/90's/00's/10's Paint started falling off them after 5-6 years, gotta give a reason to buy a new one, even though the truck will run fine for another 200,000 miles before its actually worn out. Cracks me up how they never bothered to fix the issue, or maybe its just I'm looking at 20+ year old white vans that look EXACTLY like 2021 models and expecting too much lol.
Old 02-17-21, 08:57 AM
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my buddy had a 2 door honda civic back in the day that the whole car had clear coat failure. Apparently it was a honda issues and i think there was a recall. You don't hear lexus with these issues but it can be a 1 out of 100 sort of thing. I'd just bite the bullet and get it repainted and if the car stays outside think about getting it protected with some sort of coating or ppf
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Originally Posted by Alexbenz
... You don't hear lexus with these issues but it can be a 1 out of 100 sort of thing. ...f
1% would be a huge issue! It appears to be more like 1 out of 1,000,000 and only red vehicles.
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I had my car repainted and just got it back. Didn't like spending the money but I love the way it looks. I encourage anyone having issues to open a case with Lexus Headquarters.


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Originally Posted by LisaES350
I had my car repainted and just got it back. Didn't like spending the money but I love the way it looks. I encourage anyone having issues to open a case with Lexus Headquarters.

The new paint looks great! I probably would have done the same thing and just fixed the paint. Looks like a very good match and paint job. GOOD LUCK!
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It looks great.
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As soon as you can and the Paint cures, make sure you put some Wax and/or Ceramic Protectant on it.
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Looks great!
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Originally Posted by LisaES350
I had my car repainted and just got it back. Didn't like spending the money but I love the way it looks. I encourage anyone having issues to open a case with Lexus Headquarters.

Lisa how can I open a case?
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Originally Posted by Lucre
Lisa how can I open a case?
I believe she opened her wallet.
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Old 03-25-21, 09:39 AM
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Ugh! I feel for the other red car peeling. It's heartbreaking. Call Lexus corporate and open a case. I spoke with Tim when I called (800) 255-3987. They probably won't take action at this point. The more cases they have on record, the better.

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