///MDex

For your windshield, try a product called "Bon Ami". Its a powder product, like Comet, or Ajax, but is non-scratching, and really cleans the absorbed residue in small pits and nics in the windshield quite a bit.

I did a quick write up HERE

HTH

futuregs

Yeah there is a glass polish, I have it at home, can't recall the name of it though, if you want to kno the name let me know. It works wonders. on Glass, I used it on my windshield alot. It remoes minor scratches, and strips away any silicone or residue left on the windshield.

mcgong

Hey future can you find out the name to that polish, I think I want to polish up my windshield this weekend, it is starting to look a little hazy. Or even so, Dex where can I buy Bon Ami. I tried you like but I get an invalid url.

Thanks Guys.

mike

INHOCJP

After owning my GS for three years, I decided to get the front end repainted last fall. Because my insurance covered the costs (for the front bumper, hood, and blending the front quarter panels), I decided to take it to a Lexus dealership, believing they would do the best job.

When I first got the car back, I was so excited. It looked brand new. But after two days, I noticed a fat chip in the bumper. Then another one appeared a few days later. It's been about nine months now, and my front bumper has a lot of noticable chips. This is upsetting b/c I baby this car. On any trip over 40 miles, I put on the factory bra. When I went and talked to the body shop manager, he just said that it's normal wear and tear.

My family owns a '95 S500 that has seen its fair share of miles. However, it has maybe one paint chip thats noticable. I love my GS, but am appalled at how easily the paint chips. I intend on getting the front repainted again in the near future. I'll probably go to another body shop, hoping they'll do a better job. If anyone in So. Cal has had their car repainted and the paint is withstanding chips, please let me know.

Fa-suto

Futureregs,

Is that the same type of polish that they sell for eyeglasses or is it more industrialized for thicker glass? If you come across the name, let me know, I be interested. I think I'll be going to the local Walmart to pick up the Bon Ami to try out.

Fa-suto

blue wax

on a black car, !? you might as well leave those chips on the bumper...

looks like a million stars in space........ a STAR SPECIAL paint.

LOL

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bd6047

I've got an LX470 and have the same problem with chipping off the front bumper. I had a Denali and Jeep SUV before and never had the problem. Interestingly, when I had my '69 GTO I had same problem. Would have thought that technology would have improved over a 33 yr. period.

dt21823

My GS also has an ever growing collection of rock chips. I've been contemplating getting a price quote for repainting the hood and front bumper. I'm assuming I'll pretty much have to go with OEM paint to get a color match. Is there anything that can be done with the clear coat to make it more durable like a particular brand, technique of applying it, etc?

Ray

trevorbell

I am also having this problem. What's with this paint? This is a $40k+ car, I would expect it to have more durable paint. Hell, my old Acura held up better over 4 years than this thing has in 6 months. Is everyone having this problem?

bravo261

iTrader: (1)

damn, i'm sorry to hear all your problems out there. i had my bumper, black of all colors, for 18 months and 25k on a 2001 and i don't think there was a single chip in it. that's all 70mph highway miles at that. the hood of metal and obviously another story, but my bumper was clean. so it is not a problem for everyone

trevorbell

As a footnote, I complained to the dealer a couple of months after I had the car (when this started happening) and their suggestion was a car bra. Ugh. I've also got this problem on my hood.

Hermosa

Not much you can do except get the bumper color sanded or repainted. The color sanding is a quick fix but will still show a lot of damage. You can refresh the bumper at many paint stores for $350.