PeteTP

By way of update…..I’m awaiting an update!! Autoglass still trying to confirm/authorise OE windscreen replacement!!😡 Good news is that it will set me back a mere 70 earth pounds!!

Good question. I’m starting to look at this topic now

Oh how marvellous. Hear my panic abate!! Thank you chaps👍. PeteTP

Haha…never considered that Colin. Thanks for pointing that out👍 PeteTP

Derant we’re in the same region. TVM for sharing your experiences which have further brought me calm! Malc, I’ve got all my insurance eggs in the NFU because of their exemplary service. I’m hoping they’ll give me a repeat prescription when I talk to them tomorrow. Thanks gentlemen for your positivity. Kind regards, peteTP

Peniole you bring me optimism as well as wisdom. When Autoglass and NFU open tomorrow I’ll raise my issues and move from there. Would be willing to have it repaired if a top drawer job is possible. It would be easier…perhaps. PeteTP

Hi Graham, Greatly appreciate the speedy and reassuring response. My ADAS work well. If they can maintain its op std then perhaps my concerns over Autoglass and their fitters are unfounded. Anyone care to offer a yay or nay on Graham’s experience? Thanks again 08ISF. You’re sharing is gratefully received 👍. PeteTP

Hello there, Wondering could I possibly have some kind person share their experience, knowledge and wisdom on having the windscreen replaced on their ES? My June ‘20 windscreen took a pretty robust sounding hit the other day. Initial inspection revealed nothing. However, yesterday I found the point of impact on the near side, right down in the corner….in the black dotted band🥴. IMO it’s a total replacement as the crack is starting to propagate upwards from it. I’m insured by NFU. They use Autoglass but I’m concerned about them fitting a non-OEM screen. Am I being a fuss-pot? I reckon the windscreen is acoustic glass with integrated heating elements. On top of which the ADAS will require complete recalibration, will it not? If I insist upon having an original Lexus part NFU will pay only a minute amount towards it. It’s likely to be an eye-watering sum in total if I self-fund the job. The car is pristine (yeah, nobody likes a bragger) and I don’t want a second-rate job done by some person who’s not familiar with the make/model. Pernickety? Yes. Fastidious? Most definitely. That being the case, what do you suggest I do? No response too daft. Give me both barrels. Tell me straight. Sorry if I’m being a twit but it’s my first time in this situation. Hope some kind sole will take pity on me🤞. Thanks in advance. PeteTP (in a mild state of worry)

Just wondered if you were still procrastinating, Pete? Or had you arrived at a firm decision to do nothing at all for the moment? 😊 Hello there LenT. It’s the latter for now. But it’s impossible to foresee when I might do a U-turn!! PeteTP

Hello there, For the avoidance of doubt I’m NOT a detailer. However I’ve read, from those that do it professionally, that prudent use of a heat gun can mitigate the scuff marking on the B pillar. Also, toothpaste (who’d think of trying that out?) is an alternative. There’s no guarantee and do it at your own risk chaps. FWIW, I gently trialled it on the magazine stowages on the back of driver and front passenger seats of my ES. I was pleasantly surprised by the affect it had. But I’d strongly advise a little bit repeated as required rather than a huge globule. Hope that might be of some use. PeteTP

For those that still have some interest in this thread…… Ive got some figures for a full PPF COLOURLESS protection film and TBH they are sooo huge they’re just nothing more than a concept. That slipped me down the thoughts snake to square one. That’s where I know introduce another alternative of which I have no experience. I refer to nano ceramic coating. Can any of you wish gurus out there provide the argument(s) for and against this route when compared to PPF or just not spending large amounts on the paintwork? Many thanks in anticipation. PeteTP

TVM ColinBarber - I’m considering everything including not doing it at all!!!! It’s an interesting if not eye-wateringly expensive proposition - in whole or in part. PeteTP

In the words of ‘Auntie’, “other wraps are available”. But I do agree that there are some monstrosities of bad taste about. My wrap would be impossible to see as it would be clear (like kitchen cling film) and colourless. I have no intention of disfiguring or diminishing the look of my cherished steed. All that said my mind is still not made up. Dithering, procrastination and stalling? Yes, I think that’s a fair comment! PeteTP

Good point well made 👍. PeteTP

Hmmm. Think I’d describe that on the list of colour options as ‘acquired taste’ or something similar. Im considering nothing more funky than what is (clear) cling film. Pricey cling film well applied at that!! PeteTP

Oh you’re tempting me LenT. I think I need to get firm figures for total cost to either ‘put up, or shut up’. Here in East Anglia I’m not aware of more than 2 places that offer this service. The results of one (on a friend’s car) I found to unimpressive. The other provider did a great job on a MBZi saw, but they’re an hour away. Child 1, who sowed this acorn in my swede, is very keen on a place in the nation’s capital. However, before I’ve even checked, I think you need a footballer’s salary for that outfit, brilliant though they are. Mulling ops continue! TVM as always. PeteTP

Las Palmas I couldn’t agree more about the aerial bombardment from our feathered friends. I’m particularly affected by pigeons in our corner of the forest. They’re ‘Rats of the Sky’ and definitely no pals of mine🤬. Its the cost that I’m struggling with. Plus my car is about to turn two years old. Dya think I’m a bit late to the wrap party?! PeteTP

TVM for that Ken. I’ll add that to the evidence database. Cheers, PeteTP

Gentlemen Many thanks for your sound and thought provoking advice. I will continue to mull over this. I’m c. 90/10 against but child 1 thinks it’s a great idea. Guess who’s not paying?! TVM PeteTP

Hello, Any thoughts on whether wrapping a car is a good idea? TIA. PeteTP

Rabbers you’re bluetoothed to my thinking. Unfortunately there doesn’t this far to be a service provider near my corner of the woods. I dont think that it’s off the table just yet. PeteTP

Thanks Rabbers for that steer (forgive that unintended pun) which I wasn’t aware of. However, given the lack of responses from 90+ views I’m minded to reconsider my idea. Mulling will continue’til further notice. TVM, PeteTP

OMG Marko89! That’s not acceptable and I’d be asking that Nextbase pay for Lexus to (professionally) put it back to its original condition. After all you didn’t ask them to trash the A pillar trim did you? PeteTP

Hello there, I am fortunate to have an ES Takumi (2020) and am making the odd one or two subtle additions to make it even more to my liking. Latest notion is to research embossing or debossing the front headrests (like in F Sport) with the Lexus logo. There are probably many do’s and don’ts which I’m keen to discover. Anybody out there thinking along similar lines, already done the same or prepared to share their wisdom, knowledge and experience? In particular, companies that come highly recommended and the ones to avoid? All responses gratefully received. Thank you in anticipation. PeteTP

Ooooookay. Thanks for educating me👍. PeteTP