Lexus Paint Issue? SGM help?
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Hey All-
So i noticed a while back that i had some wierd pimple like blemishes on my paint. Check out the pic below and let me know what you all think it is? I've washed, clayed and waxed this car numerous times and havent got them to go away. They're all over the car, though more concentrated in some areas. My camera doesn't really capture them unless its under flourescent light, so this pic is the best pic i can do.
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Im curious if anyone else has had this issue with their paint? or if maybe this is normal and i'm being lame?
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So i noticed a while back that i had some wierd pimple like blemishes on my paint. Check out the pic below and let me know what you all think it is? I've washed, clayed and waxed this car numerous times and havent got them to go away. They're all over the car, though more concentrated in some areas. My camera doesn't really capture them unless its under flourescent light, so this pic is the best pic i can do.
![](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/auke1/IMG_2366a.jpg)
Im curious if anyone else has had this issue with their paint? or if maybe this is normal and i'm being lame?
--brandon
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Wow, sorry to hear/see that. Unfortunately I have no idea what that is minus a error on the paint side of things. I do not think though this anywhere near normal. Anyone else agree/disagree?
Hopefully Lexus will fix it cause that seems kinda bogus.
Hopefully Lexus will fix it cause that seems kinda bogus.
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Typically these bumps are moisture pockets due to a lack of paint prep. This sounds like a warrenty repaint issue. This was more prevalent in cars of the late 80's. Should not be happening to your new car and a Lexus especially.
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Where those areas ever covered with those little yellow dots?? ![Uhh...](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/1387914497.gif)
(looks like bird crap, but its really not)
If so, that is commercial airplane fuel and it blemishes car paint clear coat...
I have a couple already..
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(looks like bird crap, but its really not)
If so, that is commercial airplane fuel and it blemishes car paint clear coat...
I have a couple already..
Joe Z
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Can you feel the blemishes?
Ones that you cant feel but you can see it. The clay couldnt get it off. I used a clearcoat rubbing compound to get rid of them. It takes alot of work. 30-40 min to take off what you have.
It will come out just be really delicate on the paint. I used some Zainos wax and it never came back. It also has 5 coats just incase.
Ones that you cant feel but you can see it. The clay couldnt get it off. I used a clearcoat rubbing compound to get rid of them. It takes alot of work. 30-40 min to take off what you have.
It will come out just be really delicate on the paint. I used some Zainos wax and it never came back. It also has 5 coats just incase.
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That is very true and often overlooked. jet fuel is highly corrosive. Even with the Corrosion inhibitors, e.g. DCI-4A, it will eat paint and clear coat within days. it is not uncommon for aircraft, to do fuel dumps of little or larger amounts. FAA reuires it being done over non polulated areas, but let's take in account the jetstream. this is unfortunate for vehicle or homeowners.
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That is very true and often overlooked. jet fuel is highly corrosive. Even with the Corrosion inhibitors, e.g. DCI-4A, it will eat paint and clear coat within days. it is not uncommon for aircraft, to do fuel dumps of little or larger amounts. FAA reuires it being done over non polulated areas, but let's take in account the jetstream. this is unfortunate for vehicle or homeowners.
AS for the paint I dont know Sorry, Try asking the dealer see if they will warrenty the paint. Respray or rub it out with clear coat compound. If not then give it a try like Joez
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tfz_hebe89 in which part of the car is that? I cant tell from your pic
Brian231 Typically these bumps are moisture pockets due to a lack of paint prep. This sounds like a warrenty repaint issue. This was more prevalent in cars of the late 80's. Should not be happening to your new car and a Lexus especially.
I have checked out a couple other SGM's in the area and they dont seem to have the same issue. The car is a year old AND on a lease...i have a feeling that they'll fix it.
Joe Z Where those areas ever covered with those little yellow dots??
(looks like bird crap, but its really not)
If so, that is commercial airplane fuel and it blemishes car paint clear coat...
I have a couple already..
Joe Z
(looks like bird crap, but its really not)
If so, that is commercial airplane fuel and it blemishes car paint clear coat...
I have a couple already..
Joe Z
slee18 Can you feel the blemishes?
Ones that you cant feel but you can see it. The clay couldnt get it off. I used a clearcoat rubbing compound to get rid of them. It takes alot of work. 30-40 min to take off what you have.
It will come out just be really delicate on the paint. I used some Zainos wax and it never came back. It also has 5 coats just incase.
Ones that you cant feel but you can see it. The clay couldnt get it off. I used a clearcoat rubbing compound to get rid of them. It takes alot of work. 30-40 min to take off what you have.
It will come out just be really delicate on the paint. I used some Zainos wax and it never came back. It also has 5 coats just incase.
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Sort of off topic, but I'm completely amazed that there aren't environmentalists completely losing their minds over the idea of jet planes dumping fuel. Wouldn't it be more effective to throw a few annoying people off the plane instead?
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I took it in this morning and had it evaluated by the local dealership (lexus westminster for those who care) and I was told that either acid or some kind of fuel got onto it, one way or another. unfortunately, this dealer told me to go back to the dealer i bought it from and have them check it out. I tried to speak with the person who sold the car to me, but she has since left Lexus, so now i have to wait and hear back from some random person about getting it checked out...
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