Lesson Learned... Still Not Over It..

**Romans5.8** · 10-23-2013, 03:38 PM

Does it HAVE to go to the dealer? I have a great, courteous, and very professional local shop that works on mine. They don't wash ANY cars but they don't make a mess either. They also don't lay tools on the car, throw dirty rags on the car, or anything other things I've seen shops and dealers do!

**b0b** · 10-23-2013, 03:53 PM

Man this thread is about to get more depressing... Sorry guys...

Just put it under the light........ HOLY COW. It seriously looks like some of the awful before and afters that we see here on AG..

I don't want to do the math but here are some numbers...

IS250 (purchased last September)

1) compounded Oct. 2012 (16 hours)
2) polished earlier this past summer (8ish hours)
3) washed twice a week ever since ive had it... Seriously twice a week unless on vacation and sits in garage all winter. (1.5 hours each time)

All to preserve the swirl free finish created last year and for Lexus to absolutely trash it in hmm 10 minutes?

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**b0b** · 10-23-2013, 03:55 PM

I am looking for a reputable detailer from these forums in the Cincinnati area. I would like to have an option to take it to them if Lexus does not allow me to do it myself... That is if they do anything for me at all.

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**Impressions** · 10-23-2013, 04:02 PM

Get a quote from a reputable detailer in your area and bring it to the manager
Their detail/body shop will only make it worse, so don't agree to them repairing it
Good luck

**b0b** · 10-23-2013, 04:03 PM

Originally Posted by c8n

I don't think anyone from AGO will disagree with you.
However, they did offer to buff it out.... and my guess is that the general public will find that a fair solution.

I'm hoping I can make the argument that my clear coat is only so thick... I honestly think the readings would indicate that further buffing would leave me with little to no room to work with in the future.

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**b0b** · 10-23-2013, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by Impressions

Get a quote from a reputable detailer in your area and bring it to the manager
Their detail/body shop will only make it worse, so don't agree to them repairing it
Good luck

I'm hunting the fourms for one now!

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**Impressions** · 10-23-2013, 04:09 PM

In Hamilton try Needed Touch Detailing
Matt Ferguson

**zmcgovern45** · 10-23-2013, 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by gardnerr2

I am looking for a reputable detailer from these forums in the Cincinnati area. I would like to have an option to take it to them if Lexus does not allow me to do it myself... That is if they do anything for me at all.

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Make the drive to Columbus, OH and have Todd work on it... get it corrected and coated with 22ple VX1 Pro... that bill will teach the dealership not to touch your paint again.

Esoteric Auto Detail

Todd Cooperider
Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-367-6840
Esoteric Auto Detail in Columbus, Ohio – Detailing, Training, and Product Sales.

**b0b** · 10-23-2013, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by zmcgovern45

Make the drive to Columbus, OH and have Todd work on it... get it corrected and coated with 22ple VX1 Pro... that bill will teach the dealership not to touch your paint again.

Esoteric Auto Detail

Todd Cooperider
Columbus, OH
Phone: 614-367-6840
Esoteric Auto Detail in Columbus, Ohio – Detailing, Training, and Product Sales.

Thanks you for this information. Going to contact him first thing in the morning.

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**custmsprty** · 10-23-2013, 05:22 PM

Originally Posted by c8n

I don't think anyone from AGO will disagree with you.
However, they did offer to buff it out.... and my guess is that the general public will find that a fair solution.

And their buff job will leave holograms all over it