Paintwork With 'self Restoring' Coat

[Goggy]

The NX, along with other models, have a 'Self Restoring coat of paint'. Will polishing and waxing affect this?

I will ask this question on 'detailing World' forum as well, to see what they say.

[Spacewagon52]

Does it give itself its own respray? Now that would be something! LOL!

[rayaans]

Apparently polishing will affect it - the only thing you "should" use according to the handbook is something non-abrasive like Autoglym SRP.

However, having said that, you can get polishes which are self-healing paint recommended and they work well. BUT - I used a normal polish - Sonax Perfect Finish which is very good for all Lexus paint and it was fine so frankly, the Self-healing paint is a bit of a marketing gimmick. It may heal very minor swirls but you'd never notice.

Waxing will not affect it as wax is non-abrasive

[Goggy]

Thanks Rayaans, I thought as much, I just wanted to make sure. In fact I have Autoglym SRP, so that is good. I also have their High Definition wax, so that is good too. :) I will do both asap when I take delivery.

[rayaans]

Thanks Rayaans, I thought as much, I just wanted to make sure. In fact I have Autoglym SRP, so that is good. I also have their High Definition wax, so that is good too. :) I will do both asap when I take delivery.

Ideally, if you want to make your job easier, just tell them to remove the stickers and transport wax but don't put it through the valet. Itll make polishing much easier, you may not even have to do it lol