Rock Chip..UGH!!
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I haven't even had my 2013 RX for a month and I found a rock chip on the hood already! I know you will eventually get them, but it still stings! I dabbed it with some of the touch up paint, but I can still see it, very small, but still there....I'm sure I will get over it once I get a few more, but I just wanted to vent a lillte. Anyone else here want to chime in?
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Was it done at local Lexus dealership or do-it-yourself? I recently bought a 2011 RX 350 and thinking of installing this to protect my car. Thanks!
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Not sure what color you have, but there are touch-up kits for the three level paints ... like Starfire Pearl. They have all three paint levels plus the clear coat level. Driving slower or a clear front mask are the only way to reduce the effect of road rash.
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I haven't even had my 2013 RX for a month and I found a rock chip on the hood already! I know you will eventually get them, but it still stings! I dabbed it with some of the touch up paint, but I can still see it, very small, but still there....I'm sure I will get over it once I get a few more, but I just wanted to vent a lillte. Anyone else here want to chime in?
You're right though, everytime you see those stone chips, it stings and bothers you.
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I've installed clear mask kits on two cars (not my 450h, yet). If you are careful and have a second person (with some DIY skill), you can do the project yourself. The hood is very easy (about $125). The full front-end is a two person job if you want to play it safe because it is a large piece of material to handle. The only risk with the project is if you are not careful, you can get small bubbles under the material. I have been able to avoid that problem by just taking my time and working in good light (I have a high intensity shop light that I use).
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I hear you greg. I also have a less than a month old 2013 RX and I'm so protective it's crazy :-). I park far away from everyone else if possible; do a daily walk around it to make sure no major chip marks; wipe off stains and dust; etc.
You're right though, everytime you see those stone chips, it stings and bothers you.
You're right though, everytime you see those stone chips, it stings and bothers you.
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These days, I put on the body side moldings, the door edge guards and park up close! I figure I'm surrounding myself from that wandering cart ever getting me again. . . .
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For the OP since you are in NE, call the Tint Shop place. Mod, if this is not allowed then please remove it.
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Ha! I used to park way out there to avoid careless people dinging my doors. Then one day I walked out of the store, saw my car all by itself out in the distance and noticed that a front was just moving thru the area. To my horror I saw the wind begin pushing this grocery cart faster and faster toward my car. I thought: surely it's not going to bang into my car! Alas, it did. And it was quite a bounce when it hit. I was too far away to do anything but hang my head and shed a quiet tear. ![Crying](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/Peace.gif)
These days, I put on the body side moldings, the door edge guards and park up close! I figure I'm surrounding myself from that wandering cart ever getting me again. . . .
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These days, I put on the body side moldings, the door edge guards and park up close! I figure I'm surrounding myself from that wandering cart ever getting me again. . . .
Anyway, to the OP, pay an aftermarket installer to put on a clear mask. It's worth whatever the cost compared to trying it yourself! I failed to put one on our last RX, and regretted it every time I washed the car. Our new RX had the mask installed yesterday.
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