Mitleider

Good morning, friends. My 2010 LS is painted with beautiful Matador Red Mica finish. While I really like the color I find that the paint is very prone to chipping, bumper, hood, front fenders, both mirrors…more than other cars I’ve owned. I repainted a fender only to find that a stone damaged it again.

Those who have Mica finishes, can you describe your experiences please?

Thank you!

DJWLDW

Mitleider

I have found that to be true. I have the Deep Sea MIca Blue and it seems to chip very easy. I have had the front end of the LS repainted once already. I try to keep up with the ink pen but after awhile you just give up

Dennis

mikesrx350

hi all, we have soft paint on the car...

for best practice to help,

1) clean, polish, put car pro uk 3.0 coating on then car pro sic topper for great enhancement visually and with hardness helping

2) xpel Clear wrap that will help

I use option 1

SW17LS

All Lexus paint chips easily, what color it is doesnt make any difference.

bdw

Looks nice! I've used Xpel on my bicycle in certain areas -- it takes patience and care to apply well. To apply on a car would probably take some pretty good skill!!!

mikesrx350

bdw, agreed I paid for my front bumper 450$, in my opinion worth every penny and you can ceramic coat it

for the soft paint issue around the whole car gets expensive, that's why I like ceramic car pro uk 3.0 to protect and harden a little more than factory...

how's the x pel on bike any photos?

mikesrx350

Steve we misss u....

how's the MB?

SW17LS

I'm still around!

Its great! Chugging along!

sha4000

iTrader: (1)

I had the front bumper redone 3 years ago and since all my driving is highway at very high rates of speed I'm due for another repaint. Like Steve said ALL Lexus paint has been soft since they opened up shop.

I'm going to have to put some kind of wrap or protective coat on the next bumper repaint.