Obsidian vs. Nebula Gray
#16
The nubula gray looks nice under those bright lights in the YouTube video and the showroom. In real life it falls flat.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
#17
#18
Wow, 220k miles!? That's 100k more than my 12 year old car I just sold.
Is there anything you did when you first get it to ensure your paint looks good through out the years? Take it to detailer for few coats of wax?
I did also get factory paint film but then I thought I should have it done locally when the car arrives including the whole hood so you don's see the lines but I don't want to start over with the wait just for that.
Is there anything you did when you first get it to ensure your paint looks good through out the years? Take it to detailer for few coats of wax?
I did also get factory paint film but then I thought I should have it done locally when the car arrives including the whole hood so you don's see the lines but I don't want to start over with the wait just for that.
#19
The key was the tan flannel car cover from covercraft -- my 2001 IS300 used covercraft PN C16181TF at work for years -- I'm going to get the TF cover as well or my 2014 Obsidian. When I first called them a few weeks ago they didnt have the TF cover ready yet -- now it is available.
#20
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The nubula gray looks nice under those bright lights in the YouTube video and the showroom. In real life it falls flat.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
#21
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Here you go. You can barely see my black truck on the bottom right. Maintaining that size vehicle in black is a major PITA. My next truck will either be silver or white. Dont get me wrong I LOVE black. I just can't spend 2 hours a week maintaining it so I opted for grey (I wanted Atomic on red but epic lexus fail)
#22
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The key was the tan flannel car cover from covercraft -- my 2001 IS300 used covercraft PN C16181TF at work for years -- I'm going to get the TF cover as well or my 2014 Obsidian. When I first called them a few weeks ago they didnt have the TF cover ready yet -- now it is available.
Thank you for sharing the information.
#23
The form fitting TF cover from covercraft took about 2 minutes to install and 2 minutes to remove and stow in trunk -- not an issue at all.
#24
Lexus Fanatic
Black looks awesome on this car, but Lexus' Obsidian is ridiculously soft and hard to care for. Any abrasion and it will scratch. Ask "Sydtoosic" who went from a Starfire GS to a Obsidian GS and finally to a Starfire LS.
I love the black, but I'd never get one in black because its just too hard to take care of.
I love the black, but I'd never get one in black because its just too hard to take care of.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Black looks awesome on this car, but Lexus' Obsidian is ridiculously soft and hard to care for. Any abrasion and it will scratch. Ask "Sydtoosic" who went from a Starfire GS to a Obsidian GS and finally to a Starfire LS.
I love the black, but I'd never get one in black because its just too hard to take care of.
I love the black, but I'd never get one in black because its just too hard to take care of.
#26
Lexus Fanatic
Starfire Pearl is the white color on the GS and LS. He went from white to the Obsidian and then back to white. He's an enthusiast detailer and has posted many times about the difficulties living with the Obsidian if you care about having swirl free paint, etc. Search under his username.
Obsidian is soft, meaning it marrs and scratches very easily. Even dragging a dry cloth over the obsidian paint will marr it.
Obsidian is soft, meaning it marrs and scratches very easily. Even dragging a dry cloth over the obsidian paint will marr it.
#27
Starfire Pearl is the white color on the GS and LS. He went from white to the Obsidian and then back to white. He's an enthusiast detailer and has posted many times about the difficulties living with the Obsidian if you care about having swirl free paint, etc. Search under his username.
Obsidian is soft, meaning it marrs and scratches very easily. Even dragging a dry cloth over the obsidian paint will marr it.
Obsidian is soft, meaning it marrs and scratches very easily. Even dragging a dry cloth over the obsidian paint will marr it.
i have a set of microfibers for drying & polishing-- not one scratch introduced -- i have a lambs wool glove for washing... just use common sense and the right tools...
#28
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
The nubula gray looks nice under those bright lights in the YouTube video and the showroom. In real life it falls flat.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
I have Starfire Pearl. 2 weeks ago I was about a mile behind a black 3IS and I was like, "Which Lexus is THAT?! It's amazing!" Then when I got right up on it I realized it was a 3IS. It looks awesome in Black, but your front grille won't be distinctive (that's why I chose starfire pearl). As far as maintenance, if you get it professionally washed, clayed, and Opti-Coated right away after you purchase, maintenance will be much easier over time.
If I had to do it over again (or if the RC is ever available in addition to the RC-F) I would get Atomic Silver or Black. After seeing the Atomic Silver on the road I really like it. I really dislike regular silver and the Atomic has really surprised me.
#29
Lexus Fanatic
i have a set of microfibers for drying & polishing-- not one scratch introduced -- i have a lambs wool glove for washing... just use common sense and the right tools..
Its just a lot of work, if you have the time and desire to put into keeping it looking good, then great. I however unfortunately do not anymore...so its silver for me. Not as much fun when its nice and spotless, but overall its a huge stressor off of my daily life not having to worry about a leaf falling on it and scratching it.
I did little research on Opti-Coat 2 and this product seems too good to be true. Basically they are saying once you seal the paint it will last for years. Have you used this and do you like it? Does it really last for years? Is there any detailing place that apply this?
#30
Wow, 220k miles!? That's 100k more than my 12 year old car I just sold.
Is there anything you did when you first get it to ensure your paint looks good through out the years? Take it to detailer for few coats of wax?
I did also get factory paint film but then I thought I should have it done locally when the car arrives including the whole hood so you don's see the lines but I don't want to start over with the wait just for that.
Is there anything you did when you first get it to ensure your paint looks good through out the years? Take it to detailer for few coats of wax?
I did also get factory paint film but then I thought I should have it done locally when the car arrives including the whole hood so you don's see the lines but I don't want to start over with the wait just for that.
Here's part of my arsenal for taking care of my 2014 Lexus ---
Dark Blue - Dry
Light Blue - Windows
Yellow - Polish
Green - Interior