pcoyle Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I recently purchased a red 2002 IS300 from Carmax. When washing the car last night, I noticed some red paint on the bottom of one of the head lights and raised paint edges where the bumper cover attaches to the car under the hood? Does this definitely indicate that the bumper was repainted, or is it possible that it came from the factory like this? The color match between the bumper cover and the fender/rest of the car is perfect, and there are no other paint edges on the bumper cover or overspray. BTW, the car is great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 It probably means it was repainted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 yeah i agree, it definately woulnd't come from the factory with overspray on the headlight assembly thats for sure..... did you do a car fax report????? you could probably look underneath the car at the bolts that hold on the bumper and see if there are signs of them being removed.......ie wrench marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcoyle Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 Thanks for the replies. The bolts look untouched / original, but I agree that overspray on the headlight would be highly unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvermate Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 well......i wouldn't worry about it then...just enjoy your new car you could try a clay bar to get the over spray off of the headlight assemby, if that doesn't do, try a little bit of Goop off, or even Paint thinner, and rub it with a rag......be sure not to get it on the paint, if you do rinse it off immediately,,,,,and your good to go.. :D no harm no foul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcoyle Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 Thanks. Sounds like sage advice. I've just been so anal about this car, it's driving my wife crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyoak Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 DONT WORRY< BE HAPPY IMO,,Wear this car out! ( drive the hell out of it) , and you will get your moneys worth and have lots of fun. Ferd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Yeah a simple repainted bumper cover isn't a big deal. In fact some Lexus dealers repaint the front bumper covers on all their CPO cars before they are sold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcoyle Posted June 26, 2004 Author Share Posted June 26, 2004 Thanks guys. I will plan to do just that; enjoy the hell out of the car. In addition, I did buy a clay bar today for the overspray. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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