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?

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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

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.

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

hope this helps and i will friday!

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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.

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