NemesisUK

Using the Lexus supplied bird lime remover and even just plain warm water, the droppings come away easily enough, no rubbing, just let it soak a while. Sometimes leaves etched paint, sometimes not. I guess, as already said, it depends on what the b*ggers have eaten!

Wagon

Lexus is supposed to have 'self-healing' top coat (or so it says in my handbook) that, when exposed to ambient heat, will lessen the effects of minor scratches and swirls (they mention specifically those that one might get from using an automated car wash). From the handbook.. Self-restoring coat The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash etc. ●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant. ●The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temperature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water. ●Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored. ●Do not use wax that contains abrasives That all said my car sits in the full sunlight and at times the paint surface is almost too hot touch. I remove bird lime as soon as I see it, using bird lime remover or hot water if I'm at home. Not all droppings result in etching but when they do nothing but buffing out will remove it. (That goes for the Mercs I had before as well)

Platform

Must admit if it were that simple why wouldn't the dealership or detailer use the hair dryer method? BTW my 'repair' was done FOC

Best read in conjunction with the T&Cs for whats covered and what's not... Relax T&Cs

I had a quite large stone chip, down to the white base coat on my Sonic Red RC. I approached the dealership for advice and they said would would happily attempt a 'touch-up' repair FOC but said it wouldn't be an invisible repair. They also said they had tried the more involved 'Chips-away' type repair but that also never gave a good finish. The only totally invisible repair would be a total bonnet respray, using the only paint system available to repair the 5 coat factory finish. Apparently only available to dealer and approved body shops. Total cost would be ~£1100. I carried that stone chip with pride as a war wound of everyday driving for the rest of my 3yrs ownership...

A good detailer should be able to polish it out. I had a couple on my RC that the dealer sorted for me using their detailing guy. Perfect job and no sign of etching.

Leaves

Radio

Stock

Substitute

Is the recovery lorry charging the 12 volt battery in the 'frunk'?

Already discussed

I imagine all existing Extended Warranty contracts will be honoured and then cars will be covered under the new Lexus Relax scheme, as long as they meet the criteria. No new Extended Warranty contracts will be offered

Terpsichore

From the other thread on this subject

Full T&c's here some interesting excluded items and definitely no cover for issues attributed to pattern or non OEM parts fitted at any time..

One doesn't have to sign up, online handbooks are found in the Owner's section. It doesn't go as far back as 2008 though

Boys

Buggy

Were they ever offered as an option? It would list all tyre and rim choices in the owners handbook.

Crib

Brotherhood

None