max21

Having 2 Lexus vehicles, I can attest to the front end chips as well as the bra issue. My 04 LS front

end is beat up pretty bad with chips I rcv'd over the past few years. My son's Acura front end looks

great and he drives highways more than I do. It is not an aerodynamic issue at all IMO. When I bought

my GS, I purchased a Colgan bra. These are custom designed and fitted for a specific vehicle. While it

did provide protection for the front end, it was often a pain to remove and replace everytime I wanted

to wash the car. I personally feel a bra has no place on a vehicle like the LS. If I decide to get a new

LS, I certainly am going to negotiate the clear front end cover into the deal.

I have the LS460 the clear bra had to be put on 3 times before all the wrinkles were smoothed out- I have had my car since October- so it was the first one in my area to have the clear bra- finally got it right. Then I had a bubble like area on the front bumper not under ther clear bra- that the paint actully peeled. Dealer had to re-paint.

Well the ClearBra which they were trying to sell you is an aftermarket option. Many people wouldn't like it and that is why Lexus does not install it factory. I would really recommend you get it though, not only will it make you feel better because your car will be mint and really is worth a lot of money, but it will increase resale value when you end up selling the car in a couple years. Until then tho, just get some touch up paint and try to do it yourself and save some cash. I would also recommend not going through a Lexus dealer because they mark up the clearbras. try to find a, autobahn installer that is direct.

It is my understanding that this clear coating only covers like half the front of the car. My car is black and I am really concerned that you will be able to see the line where it stops. And, like I said before, it makes me mad that I even have to worry about this. Lexus should put a thicker coat of paint on the front end to prevent excessive chipping. This is not something you expect from a "luxury car".