IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013) Discussion about the 2006+ model IS models

Messed up center console.......

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-14-09, 01:25 PM
  #1  
moo_juice
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
moo_juice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 454
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Messed up center console.......

Ok, just curious if any of you driving a 2IS have tarnished the center console from a spill or anything. I was driving to work this morning drinking my coffee and hit a giant *** pothole on the freeway in aiea and splashed coffee on the stereo and console by my shift ****. Left it on there until i got into town, when i wiped it off it took the paint off aswell. Now its dark grey/black console, with really light gray spots all over. Ill take pics later.

So just wondering if i got a ****ty paint job on that, or is this normal?
Old 01-14-09, 02:28 PM
  #2  
darkdream
Lexus Champion
 
darkdream's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Socal
Posts: 2,368
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Never happened to me since the only thing I ever drink in my car is water, but many people have had issues with the center console paint such as air freshener liquid stripping the paint off, so I guess it is normal.
Old 01-14-09, 02:34 PM
  #3  
Pivo154
Lead Lap
 
Pivo154's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: La
Posts: 544
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Same thing happend to me but it was from cologne dripping =( I dont think you can fix it the only thing is to cover it up with CF overlay kit....
Old 01-14-09, 03:34 PM
  #4  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,587
Received 1,943 Likes on 1,369 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Pivo154
Same thing happend to me but it was from cologne dripping =( I dont think you can fix it the only thing is to cover it up with CF overlay kit....
or any overlay kit. There are many of them out there. Wood, washi, aluminum, CF you name it.

Lou
Old 01-14-09, 03:46 PM
  #5  
Initial G
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (38)
 
Initial G's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Ca
Posts: 3,323
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Same thing happened to me in my old Camry. Wasn't anything I could really do about it except cover it. I think its normal. For your situation, since the paint has already come off and spots are starting to show, don't know if there is really anything you could do except replace it or get an overlay to cover it. Lets see the pics though. Good luck.
Old 01-14-09, 05:42 PM
  #6  
cssnms
Racer
 
cssnms's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: MD
Posts: 1,540
Received 34 Likes on 30 Posts
Default

Happened to me in my GX except it was done by person at the dealership after I droped my car off. I bought a new console piece and the dealer installed it. Good as new, but the part was expensive.
Old 01-14-09, 06:25 PM
  #7  
IS-SV
Lexus Fanatic
 
IS-SV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: tech capital
Posts: 14,100
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I assume we are talking about the silver sport finish console.
Old 01-15-09, 01:16 AM
  #8  
808Lexy
Rookie
 
808Lexy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: hi
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

****** the potholes in hawaii! i frickin hate it.
Old 01-15-09, 09:56 AM
  #9  
AK-47
Lexus Test Driver
iTrader: (3)
 
AK-47's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: BC
Posts: 900
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I say get an overlay kit (CF too)...
Old 01-15-09, 10:39 AM
  #10  
moo_juice
Intermediate
Thread Starter
 
moo_juice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: hawaii
Posts: 454
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

mmm, i was looking at those overlay kits on ebay. Thier 280+shipping.

The thing is it will cover up the center console part. But the stupid coffee got onto the stereo controls and ac controls. The CF overlay doesnt seem to come with parts for there. Or is there a CF kit that covers that up too?
Old 01-15-09, 04:20 PM
  #11  
kickin8
2IS/2RX/4RX
iTrader: (1)
 
kickin8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 6,851
Received 27 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

no food is allowed in my car.....
Old 01-15-09, 04:26 PM
  #12  
flowrider
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (9)
 
flowrider's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Arizona
Posts: 10,587
Received 1,943 Likes on 1,369 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kickin8
no food is allowed in my car.....
+1 - None in mine either

Lou
Old 02-11-09, 12:32 PM
  #13  
Lexminster
Rookie
 
Lexminster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: AZ
Posts: 95
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Talking

Originally Posted by kickin8
no food is allowed in my car.....
I like that rule...I'll adopt that into my "Rules and Regulations"....yet another reason my gf might shank me in my sleep...ha
Old 02-11-09, 12:36 PM
  #14  
tfz_hebe89
Lexus Champion
iTrader: (1)
 
tfz_hebe89's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: CA
Posts: 2,070
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by kickin8
no food is allowed in my car.....
Originally Posted by lowrideraz
+1 - None in mine either

Lou
+2. I also strictly obey this rule..and so do my passengers
Old 02-11-09, 02:25 PM
  #15  
tex2670
Lexus Champion
 
tex2670's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Southeastern PA
Posts: 10,112
Received 9 Likes on 8 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by cssnms
Happened to me in my GX except it was done by person at the dealership after I droped my car off. I bought a new console piece and the dealer installed it. Good as new, but the part was expensive.
The dealer ruins the dash, and you pay for the part???


Quick Reply: Messed up center console.......



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:38 PM.