Lexus IS300 sportcross - rust bubbles on bonnet what to do -

[ScottH01]

Hi all, new to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has any advice. I have an old is300 estate, 2002. There are some rust bubbles on the bonnet, and I haven't got a clue how to tackle this - how would you go about it !? new (aftermarket) bonnet / scrap yard / bodyshop...

 

 

[BarneyTT]

Depends on budget, you could get a bodyshop to look at it, repair and respray if do-able. Otherwise look for a second hand replacement, you could be lucky and find a colour matched bonnet.

[Hadrian]

What Barney said.......I would go for  a repair first, it might not cost as much as you think.

 

[rich1068]

8 hours ago, Nick Robertson said:

Hi all, new to this forum. Just wondering if anyone has any advice. I have an old is300 estate, 2002. There are some rust bubbles on the bonnet, and I haven't got a clue how to tackle this - how would you go about it !? new (aftermarket) bonnet / scrap yard / bodyshop...

 

 

Goodness me. A low mileage Sportcross. You have the Lexus equivalent of unicorn poo! Love to see some more pictures.

[ScottH01]

will add some more pics for sure. bonnet is only a little rusty at the front/middle

[toyboy]

Hello rich1068,
I've the same problem on my JCE10L, check if the rust is 'inside' the front of the hood (look for thick parts in the front egde of the hood). In my opinion it's a typical IS200/300 hood problem.

Wkr, Frank.