Originally Posted by data2009

Ouch. I feel your pain. Although I would not go into such drastic measures as repainting the entire hood (and risking a color mismatch, overspray, etc) for a ding that's 1/20 size of a nickel, but it still hurts.

When I got my RX, my dealer offered XZilon Paint Protection package. It consists of a sealant that is applied to clear coat, and is supposedly protecting the paint from bird droppings, acid rain, other crap, even paint spray. It also covers leather from any spills, rips, etc. It also came with the paintless dent removal warranty from the dealer, which is what sold me in a first place.

2 weeks into ownership, I got a dent on the front passenger door, the size of 2 nickels, and it was removed at no cost on my 1k service visit.

As for the paint chip, I would take it to the dealer and see, if they can fix it, at least make it look better. IMO, if you take it to professional paint shop, they will most likely advise you to 'get more dings first' and then repaint the entire hood.

Originally Posted by RXSF

Definately avoid following trucks, even if they do have mud flaps, and also try not to tail gate. I generally stay away from busses and freight trucks.

Originally Posted by The G Man

There have been complains for years of other Lexus' folding mirror not beening auto fold and the inability to turn that auto fold function on and off. I guess Lexus do read these forums and listen to our complains, good to know

Originally Posted by Stormforge

with the 2010 RX having the auto folding mirror capability, we will most likely see the auto folding mirror for the 4th gen GS.

Originally Posted by rxets

GS doesn't have this feature yet?

I know Auto-folding mirros feature has been the option in JDM, at least since 2G. Also some other countries' GS can equip with this feature. Lexus N.A. may have the special consideration about some of features like this and decide not to do so. Dunno.

Originally Posted by Stormforge

nope, the 3rd gen GS do not have auto folding mirrors. you can fold the mirrors only by pushing the fold mirror button in the drop down console box. it gets a little tedious after awhile.

Originally Posted by rxets

If most of GS/Lexus owners complained this, I really couldn't understand why Lexus N.A. still doesn't want to make this feature as the basic/standard one for RX10.

But, many of countries' Lexus have decided to make it as the standard option.

Originally Posted by The G Man

Its all a trade off, in most countries, the GS still comes with the 3L engine. We get the 3.5L. Lexus probably thinks that we dont need auto folding mirrors because the streets are wider here in the US.
BTW, I dont think Lexus will do a panel change in the 2010 GS just for one button. The GS is a low volume seller and the additional profit from that one feature will not justify the cost.

Originally Posted by Stormforge

i would however fully expect lexus to incorporate that change (ie: automatic folding mirrors) in the next gen GS...

Originally Posted by Stormforge

i would however fully expect lexus to incorporate that change (ie: automatic folding mirrors) in the next gen GS...

Originally Posted by rxets

Need your suggestions, please.

After retruning from 2.7K trip, my engine hood got these. It's no surprise with such damages. On the other hands, I'm quite happy with the strong resistance on our paint because there are no more scratches or any other minor ones, except these 2.

Should I do DIY? Or should I look for helps from dealers or professionals? If DIY, what should I do?

Thanks.


(In Day 1, I was ever considering the film protection, such as XPEL or others. But, I didn't do so... )
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Originally Posted by Cruiter