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Heero · 06-27-2012, 05:23 PM

Just noticed this on my rear bumper - brand new car too... Jeez. I'm going to take it to the dealer on Friday as I'm busy with school all day tomorrow.

Any opinions ppl? Theres no damage on the bumper so I can't imagine anyone hit the rear, seems like a paint defect to me?

jkonquer · 06-27-2012, 06:02 PM

Paint dont crack unless it was hit. It happens all the time. Now with that said subaru always had alright paint job, they use very thin layer

RRnold · 06-27-2012, 06:23 PM

Can you post a better pic instead of the thumbnails!?! Image upload doesn't seem to be Firefox friendly.

I saw the first pic in full res and I would definitely bring it back to the dealership.

Draco-REX · 06-27-2012, 06:53 PM

Someone hit you, our you backed into something. Those are from the bumper cover flexing and causing the paint to crack.

Heero · 06-27-2012, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by RRnold

Can you post a better pic instead of the thumbnails!?! Image upload doesn't seem to be Firefox friendly.

I saw the first pic in full res and I would definitely bring it back to the dealership.

hope this helps and i will friday!

Zoomie · 06-27-2012, 07:03 PM

That appears to be a lack of flex agent in the paint (post distortion). I'm thinking someone nudged you a bit to reveal it though...
Sorry dude.

BoxeRZ · 06-27-2012, 07:11 PM

Its possible there wasnt enough Maddog in the paint to give it flex, or it was old, but highly doubtful on a brand new car. Either way that had to be inflicted by something hitting it. Could have been a car, luggage, asshole walking by(worst case scenario) but theres definetely been contact. Worth a try talking to the dealer, but your insurance company will be your next call.

Draco-REX · 06-27-2012, 08:48 PM

I see a ding in the rear tow hook cover. That's probably where the impact was.

Heero · 06-27-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxeRZ

Its possible there wasnt enough Maddog in the paint to give it flex, or it was old, but highly doubtful on a brand new car. Either way that had to be inflicted by something hitting it. Could have been a car, luggage, asshole walking by(worst case scenario) but theres definetely been contact. Worth a try talking to the dealer, but your insurance company will be your next call.

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

I see a ding in the rear tow hook cover. That's probably where the impact was.

Wow just saw that now too...

Well thats a bit*h... Unfortunately I can't go to Insurance since I'm on facility...

Will the rest of my paint start cracking? Or can I drive the car as is?

Draco-REX · 06-27-2012, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Heero

Wow just saw that now too...

Well thats a bit*h... Unfortunately I can't go to Insurance since I'm on facility...

Will the rest of my paint start cracking? Or can I drive the car as is?

Water will get under the paint which will cause it to start flaking off.

Heero · 06-27-2012, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Water will get under the paint which will cause it to start flaking off.

Oh man... talk about ruining my week...

Reflections · 06-27-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Heero

Oh man... talk about ruining my week...

At least the rest of your car looks fresh

I might have a mobile painter that can get this done for you though. I'll keep you updated.

The other suggestion I have involves you living with it. Get a clear bra applied on that trunk opening. Would prevent cracking in the future and 'hide' the damage little bit.

GenkiElite · 06-27-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Heero

Wow just saw that now too...

Well thats a bit*h... Unfortunately I can't go to Insurance since I'm on facility...

Will the rest of my paint start cracking? Or can I drive the car as is?

I don't know what you mean by "on facility" or how insurance claims differ in Canada but if someone does a hit and run in a parking lot and I have full coverage (which I'm assuming you do) my insurance company will take car of it minus deductible of course. You should look further into it.

Zardoman · 06-28-2012, 02:30 AM

yea, someone bumped ya, sorry buddy, happens to the best of us.

Heero · 06-28-2012, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Reflections

At least the rest of your car looks fresh

I might have a mobile painter that can get this done for you though. I'll keep you updated.

The other suggestion I have involves you living with it. Get a clear bra applied on that trunk opening. Would prevent cracking in the future and 'hide' the damage little bit.

Yes it does haha! Alright thanks - please do let me know.

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Originally Posted by GenkiElite

I don't know what you mean by "on facility" or how insurance claims differ in Canada but if someone does a hit and run in a parking lot and I have full coverage (which I'm assuming you do) my insurance company will take car of it minus deductible of course. You should look further into it.

If I file a claim my premiums will go up. I'm already paying almost 800 a month. I CANNOT afford anything higher.

Tad_07 · 06-28-2012, 06:10 AM

He may not have been hit. I found almost identical cracks in front of my wing on top of my trunk the day I purchased my car when I got home. Shot my sales guy an email and got this "As you know, after polling Subaru customers, they decided to use recycled paint." They are going to fix it but it seems to be something every one should look out for.

PACMAN · 06-28-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Heero

Yes it does haha! Alright thanks - please do let me know.

If I file a claim my premiums will go up. I'm already paying almost 800 a month. I CANNOT afford anything higher.

Dayummmm 800 a month??? That's $9600 a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

10splaya22 · 06-28-2012, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by PACMAN

Dayummmm 800 a month??? That's $9600 a year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have you shopped around? That's insane... That's probably double your car payment

Dadhawk · 06-28-2012, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

Someone hit you, our you backed into something. Those are from the bumper cover flexing and causing the paint to crack.

Agreed. My son's 2002 Accord looks exactly like that where someone compressed the bumper in a parking lot by tapping him on the rear end.

Makes you long for the day of chrome bumpers that just bolted on....

DaygoISn86 · 06-28-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tad_07

He may not have been hit. I found almost identical cracks in front of my wing on top of my trunk the day I purchased my car when I got home. Shot my sales guy an email and got this "As you know, after polling Subaru customers, they decided to use recycled paint." They are going to fix it but it seems to be something every one should look out for.

I am skeptical of this.

phattyduck · 06-28-2012, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Heero

If I file a claim my premiums will go up. I'm already paying almost 800 a month. I CANNOT afford anything higher.

Fixing this will cost less than your MONTHLY premium. Just take the cover off, take it to a body shop and have them repaint it. Or live with it and suck it up.

Still though... $800 a month? Stop driving and get rid of the car if your record is bad enough to have an insurance payment that high on a 'normal' car...

-Charlie

Draco-REX · 06-28-2012, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DaygoISn86

I am skeptical of this.

Correct. There is no "recylced paint". The plant in Indiana (a zero-landfill plant) captures overspray with water then filters the water to separate the chemicals and paint particles (no filters to replace). The gathered contaminates are taken to a company the separates them further and recycles what it can and disposes of the rest (catalytic-scrubbed incineration I believe).

No paint is reused.

06-27-2012, 05:23 PM	#1
Heero Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2-door Location: Canada Posts: 242 Thanks: 59 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Paint Cracking? Just noticed this on my rear bumper - brand new car too... Jeez. I'm going to take it to the dealer on Friday as I'm busy with school all day tomorrow. Any opinions ppl? Theres no damage on the bumper so I can't imagine anyone hit the rear, seems like a paint defect to me?

06-27-2012, 06:02 PM	#2
jkonquer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2005 Subaru STI Location: Socal Posts: 318 Thanks: 4 Thanked 30 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Paint dont crack unless it was hit. It happens all the time. Now with that said subaru always had alright paint job, they use very thin layer __________________

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RRnold 2 wheel member Join Date: Feb 2010 Drives: 05 Tacoma 4x4 DC MKIV Supra 6spd TT Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,076 Thanks: 953 Thanked 651 Times in 366 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Can you post a better pic instead of the thumbnails!?! Image upload doesn't seem to be Firefox friendly. I saw the first pic in full res and I would definitely bring it back to the dealership. __________________

06-27-2012, 06:53 PM	#4
Draco-REX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 07 STI, 03 WRX, 13 BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 2,333 Thanks: 64 Thanked 1,009 Times in 467 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Someone hit you, our you backed into something. Those are from the bumper cover flexing and causing the paint to crack. __________________ 2013 Crystal Black Silica 6MT BRZ, "Ghost"

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BoxeRZ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 13LTDWRBBRZ6MT Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 161 Thanks: 88 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its possible there wasnt enough Maddog in the paint to give it flex, or it was old, but highly doubtful on a brand new car. Either way that had to be inflicted by something hitting it. Could have been a car, luggage, asshole walking by(worst case scenario) but theres definetely been contact. Worth a try talking to the dealer, but your insurance company will be your next call. __________________ "Subaru is the Japanese name for the Pleiades star cluster, which in turn inspires the Subaru logo and alludes to the six companies that merged to create FHI."

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Zoomie Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: VW R32 Location: Here, sometimes there. Posts: 127 Thanks: 17 Thanked 45 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That appears to be a lack of flex agent in the paint (post distortion). I'm thinking someone nudged you a bit to reveal it though... Sorry dude.

06-27-2012, 08:48 PM	#8
Draco-REX Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 07 STI, 03 WRX, 13 BRZ Location: Ohio Posts: 2,333 Thanks: 64 Thanked 1,009 Times in 467 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see a ding in the rear tow hook cover. That's probably where the impact was. __________________ 2013 Crystal Black Silica 6MT BRZ, "Ghost"

06-28-2012, 02:30 AM	#14
Zardoman Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ limited Location: San Jose Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 10 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	yea, someone bumped ya, sorry buddy, happens to the best of us.

06-28-2012, 06:10 AM	#16
Tad_07 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 13 BRZ CBS Location: Atascocita, Tx Posts: 100 Thanks: 55 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	He may not have been hit. I found almost identical cracks in front of my wing on top of my trunk the day I purchased my car when I got home. Shot my sales guy an email and got this "As you know, after polling Subaru customers, they decided to use recycled paint." They are going to fix it but it seems to be something every one should look out for.

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