I have a 2006 LS 430 Cherry Black in color. About 8 months after I purchased the new car it appeared to have water spots on it. I waited to have it detailed off as the salesman told me not to do so for a year. So when I finely detailed the car, the spots did not go away. Upon investigation, with a strong Magnifying glass, I found that the clear coat was chipping off. I can see other areas that look like spider webs and then those start flaking out. The dealer stated on the first call, before they ever saw the car, that it was environmental. Then when I took the car in, which took 2 weeks to set up, they said it was environmental and not covered by any warranty but that a Lexus rep would be there in 2 weeks. I went back and she said it was environmental, but that the specialist in paint could come and look at it. I was told that I would be contacted, 3 weeks go by. I send an e-mail to corporate to no avail. Then after another couple weeks I go see the general manager. A week and a half after I get a phone call, after I e-mailed him, to say that the paint specialist would be there in 2 months to look at the problem. I have looked at several dark colors and have seen the same, but most people just think it is water spots. It is not when you look at it. Has any one had any paint problems with their new cars? What to do? I do not want to let just anyone take a buffer to my car and ruin it.
