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My friends, my new black 2010 IS F already has a paint chip right on the front of the hood, small but very noticeable. Let me just ask the entire group of you a couple of questions... your answers will be very much appreciated, and hopefully spread topics to help other members... [I hope I'm posting in the right section]
1) Do you have any paint chips on your IS F. If so, how did it happen?
2) Were you successful at repairing the chip, or did you use a Bodyshop (and a professional)?
3) What method of fixing them did you employ? For this example, let's say it was on the hood, did you have the bodyshop use a technique of sorts and just fix the area, or did the entire hood have to be painted?
4) Do you know of any method that you've either heard of that is suppose to work good, like for example... Dr. ColorChip or Langka? Do you have any experience with these (or other similar) products that worked well (or horrible)?
5) Did you have any success in getting Lexus to pay for it? I mean this is an over $60k vehicle. Did your insurance cover the job as an alternative? In your case, was it a costly job, approx. how much?
6) Last Question: Did Lexus sell you a product called "Protection Plus"? If so, did it help to prevent the chips? Have you looked into a Clear Bra (and not for your girlfriend)
. If so, have the been a good investment, or if you're one who does not like them, please tell us why?
Thanks for all your help, I am looking forward to all your replies to help me and others. I just days ago got my paint chip so I don't know what direction to go in.. your replies will greatly improve my chances of doing this right.
Martin
1) Do you have any paint chips on your IS F. If so, how did it happen?
2) Were you successful at repairing the chip, or did you use a Bodyshop (and a professional)?
3) What method of fixing them did you employ? For this example, let's say it was on the hood, did you have the bodyshop use a technique of sorts and just fix the area, or did the entire hood have to be painted?
4) Do you know of any method that you've either heard of that is suppose to work good, like for example... Dr. ColorChip or Langka? Do you have any experience with these (or other similar) products that worked well (or horrible)?
5) Did you have any success in getting Lexus to pay for it? I mean this is an over $60k vehicle. Did your insurance cover the job as an alternative? In your case, was it a costly job, approx. how much?
6) Last Question: Did Lexus sell you a product called "Protection Plus"? If so, did it help to prevent the chips? Have you looked into a Clear Bra (and not for your girlfriend)
Thanks for all your help, I am looking forward to all your replies to help me and others. I just days ago got my paint chip so I don't know what direction to go in.. your replies will greatly improve my chances of doing this right.
Martin