Lord Jim

Hi Shiner, I also own a 2004 LS430 with 65,000 miles on the clock. Like you I decided to have it 'sorted' and it is like a new car. I feel so different driving it now. The cost of the work wasn't too bad but the finished result fantastic, some of it was done under warranty and the rest I paid for. It was well worth the cost and effort. You just cant buy this sort of quality without selling your house now adays. I would have got very little in part exchange etc. so decided to keep it, bite the bullet and get it sorted out. Good luck with the project. Lord Jim

Just a quick update and thanks to all those replying, in particular Belas, Keith Bowler, ambermarine and Brendan. Lexus have today authorised work to my 430 to rectify the rust under terms of warranty. Good news. Obviously I will have to pay to have other damage sorted but I expected that as it was my fault. Thanks again everyone. Lord Jim

Thank you. This has given me food for thought. Some of the marks will probably polish out. All four corners have slight damage ( my fault) The rust bubbles on the door may be covered by warranty, I will check that out. The car has only 60000 on the clock as I don't do many miles pa and it runs beautifully so its a shame to have the bodywork let it down.Thanks again.

I have a 2004 LS430, which has a number of scratches and grazes with also some rust on one door panel. I am considering a full or at least bottom half respray and wondered if anyone has an idea how much a good body shop would charge. (My wheels want doing as well but I've read that post and replies thank you) Jim- North Yorkshire