Car is getting raggedy....wth
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It's seems like every few weeks, something is tearing up on my car. Have any of you guys had the same issues shown in the pics below with your GS?
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Paint/over layer tearing off of roof molding
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Paint/over layer tearing off of roof molding
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Actually the first 2 issues are on the driver's side where as the leak issue is on the passanger side. The leak happens normally under heavy rain. I'm not sure if the car has ever been in an accident. The Carfax is clean....however we know Carfax is only as good as what is reported.
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How much did you pay for the Door trim (exterior)
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Hmmm...this seems to be a common issue I just wasn't aware of. I wonder what you guys are doing to fix it? I'd hate to have to order another 1 from Lexus as 1) I'm sure it'll cost a lot for that little thing, and 2) chances are the paint isn't going to match up due to weathering.
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Actually the first 2 issues are on the driver's side where as the leak issue is on the passanger side. The leak happens normally under heavy rain. I'm not sure if the car has ever been in an accident. The Carfax is clean....however we know Carfax is only as good as what is reported.
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Sorry to hear about these problems man...those pre-painted rails are not cheap either...I think they run between 200-300 bucks.
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I haven't done anything. It looks like ****ty prep from the factory though, cuz for some reason the paint is coming up in that little gap between the roof and the moulding (the side closer to the door). It hasn't torn or anything, it just seems to be separating from the moulding in one big sheet. I had to use a credit card and push the paint back down into the gap. My car's 12 years old, so if i were to do anything, i'd just respray the whole damn thing.
Hmmm...this seems to be a common issue I just wasn't aware of. I wonder what you guys are doing to fix it? I'd hate to have to order another 1 from Lexus as 1) I'm sure it'll cost a lot for that little thing, and 2) chances are the paint isn't going to match up due to weathering.
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Your windshield has been replaced most likely and the seal is leaking(probably was a shoddy job just guessing this was my case), just had the windshield replaced on mine and it was leaking pretty bad i suggest you take care of it sooner then later because the window frame is rusting if its getting wet.