Paddler213

Got couple of tiny rock chips on the hood of our new 300h. Given the self-healing clear coat, what's the best way to repair them?

E46CT

depends how perfect you want.

the more perfect the more money or time + skill + materials needed.

If you want basic, just touch up paint.

ESh

Lexus touch up paint. Around $60 for one pair of bottles.

mikemu30

Maybe three bottles if tricolor.

es250fsport

Where can you find genuine paint? Do they ship international?

ESh

Try on ebay.

RA051724

I'm assuming you meant self healing clear film? If the rock chip hasn't pierced the film, it should self heal thru the sun's heat.
If it has pierced the film, then a drop of paint (as someone said already).
The only way to ensure you have genuine paint is to buy the bottle from a Dealer. Yes, it may be expensive, but your car is expensive too, and deserves the proper repair.
Anyways, thats my opinion, others may disagree.

es250fsport

I don't know the quality of the ones on ebay which is why I am hesitant to purchase them.
If someone has tried them on here, I would love to know their opinion.

mikemu30

There are some Lexus dealers that sell through ebay and I've bought oem touch up paint from them previously.

ESh

What is your color code?

es250fsport

Sonic iridium

ESh

Touch Up Paint for Lexus - Iridium 1L2

Nothing on ebay for now.

FastDawg

I have owned Corvettes for the last 30 years. Corvette owners are super picky. This is what they recommend and I've read nothing but good things about it. You can get your paint color code from their website.

https://drcolorchip.com/

Paddler213

I watched their video. It doesn't look like they fill the chip level with the paint surface. I'm working on a couple of areas on my Expedition as a trial. I filled the chips with base paint, sanded them with 1500 then 2000 grit wet or dry, then applied the clear coat. I'll sand it smooth with 2000 grit, then buff/polish them. The chips on the Lexus are small enough that I may just fill them in with base paint and call it good. Not sure I want to polish or buff given the self-healing clear coat as it's so soft.

My paint code is 3R1.

DCNY

I used Dr. Colorchip for a rock chip on my driver's side door(2024 ES300H, blue). It worked out fine following the instructions and watching a couple of videos.

Dr. Colorchip says the results won't be body shop perfect. Looking at my repair straight on, you can't see it. You can see it when looking at certain angles and knowing what you're looking for.

I did several passes to build up the paint(as shown in some videos). I bought the basic kit which was $50 with shipping included. Dr. Colorchip says the paint will last about a year, the leveling solution about 3 years.