# 2015 Lexus CT 200h paint cracked where engine is the hottest

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** lexus\
**Created:** [March 29, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864 "2021-03-29T14:17:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![TonyCash](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/278dde/32.png) [@TonyCash](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TonyCash)\
**Post date:** [March 29, 2021, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864/1 "2021-03-29T14:17:53Z")

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The paint on the bonnet has cracked where the engine is hotest

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**Author:** ![davepsinbox\_157004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@davepsinbox\_157004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davepsinbox_157004)\
**Post date:** [March 30, 2021, 12:50am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864/2 "2021-03-30T00:50:52Z")

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Bear in mind I am _not_ a mechanic or auto body specialist but it could be a bad original paint job or subsequent bodywork. It could also be caused by excessive temperature. Has it been in a front end accident to your knowledge? Does it run in the normal temperature range?

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**Author:** ![NYBo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nybo/32/17281_2.png) [@NYBo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/NYBo)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2021, 10:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-lexus-ct-200h-paint-cracked-where-engine-is-the-hottest/175864/3 "2021-03-31T22:47:44Z")

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Is the insulation on the underside of the hood/bonnet still intact?