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Not being a Matte Paint Expert whatsoever, I'm totally baffled that applying a Protective Coating over this "highly different" paint is verboten!!
IMHO (only) this would be way too much trouble for me to own this unique ride. I actually find the art of washing, waxing, and detailing my vehicles therapeutic in nature!
Surprised they dont cover this fact in detail with those who purchase these cars.
I have already spoke with Lexus about this and they are looking in to sending me and people that bought these cars some kind of solvent for cleaning. For now I will be using Chemical Guys matte soap and cleaner. If its good enough for a Aston Martin or Lamborghini I'm sure my Lexus will be just fine.
I do agree having this paint seems in the beginning a pain in the *** but I'm sure the longer I own it the process will become easier. In my opinion this is what drew me to the car and what will make me keep it for a long time to come.
I just went to the dealership to do maintenance on my GS and they have one in the showroom. The exterior looks amazing and everything, I just wish they would have kept the body kits so it's different other than just the paint and different color combo inside... $84k was the sticker price
I have already spoke with Lexus about this and they are looking in to sending me and people that bought these cars some kind of solvent for cleaning. For now I will be using Chemical Guys matte soap and cleaner. If its good enough for a Aston Martin or Lamborghini I'm sure my Lexus will be just fine.
I do agree having this paint seems in the beginning a pain in the *** but I'm sure the longer I own it the process will become easier. In my opinion this is what drew me to the car and what will make me keep it for a long time to come.
Blaine
I used to think maintaining a gloss black car was hard. Then I saw this. The instructions pretty clearly state water only. No soap. Might be worth a read before you damage the matte finish. See page 35: