paint peeling? chipping/ rusting on fenders? - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

THEWAKLER · 03-18-2015, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZnut

wow! No don't have that and my BRZ has been through two snowy winters. When I got my car I did cover the insider of the wheel well (under the fender) with caulk to protect the paint.

Are you lowered? Wheel looks closer that usual to the body

1.4" on ST coils.

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Originally Posted by Freetime

There is an obvious impact mark right in the middle. You can see the stress cracks from it. I'm with the poster above, something from the road flew up and hit the edge of the fender just right and cracked it.

I was thinking the same, but if you look closely there are multiple small cracks on the upper edge. There is space/air/gap underneath the top paint, and I believe it cracked after the fact from peeling up.

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Originally Posted by Tcoat

Yes! What ever cracked it let water in and it has been there for a while for the steel to rust like that. I have a bare metal spot from a stone hit that has been there for the whole winter (with tons of salt) and it is just now starting to rust.

I considered that, and may have missed a small crack when I washed it 2.5wks ago, and the rust could've been forming for a while. But there were no visible signs that I saw.

I'm betting Subaru is going to tell me the exact same, that something flew up and hit it. Probably nothing I can do to prove otherwise. Going to try on Friday anyways.

Tcoat · 03-18-2015, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by THEWAKLER

1.4" on ST coils.

I was thinking the same, but if you look closely there are multiple small cracks on the upper edge. There is space/air/gap underneath the top paint, and I believe it cracked after the fact from peeling up.

I considered that, and may have missed a small crack when I washed it 2.5wks ago, and the rust could've been forming for a while. But there were no visible signs that I saw.

I'm betting Subaru is going to tell me the exact same, that something flew up and hit it. Probably nothing I can do to prove otherwise. Going to try on Friday anyways.

Worth a shot! Even if they won't fix it at least try to get a free touch up pen from them. It worked for me.

BRZnut · 03-18-2015, 09:48 PM

Bet they tell you it is because you changed the suspension and that caused more road debris to hit the paint. Then they will void your warrantee (at least for body rust) and send you on your way.

nickmerronesucks · 04-22-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZnut

Bet they tell you it is because you changed the suspension and that caused more road debris to hit the paint. Then they will void your warrantee (at least for body rust) and send you on your way.

Thats hwat happened to me

NyC Zn6 · 04-23-2015, 12:19 PM

I have the same issue with a rock chip on the fender located near the headlight. can I use touch up paint on top as it hasn't started to rust yet?

spitfire481 · 04-23-2015, 01:07 PM

paint only cracks like that from flex. especially when cold. factory delamination comes off in sheets, and it would be widespread. not just isolated

Tcoat · 04-23-2015, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by NyC Zn6

I have the same issue with a rock chip on the fender located near the headlight. can I use touch up paint on top as it hasn't started to rust yet?

Yep. Give a quick sand with a spot sander and slap that paint in the hole. Little bit of practice and soon nobody will ever know there was a chips.

projek_01 · 04-23-2015, 04:30 PM

@THEWAKLER

That looks like you probably went over a bump or pothole with your wheels turned without enough camber. As others said, paint usually only cracks like that from impact. Touch up paint wont last unless you sanded beyond those crack lines first. Looks like the body shop would be required in your case. Maybe consider those "spot repair" shops if cash is tight.

nickmerronesucks · 04-23-2015, 07:15 PM

My car now has 90 percent touch up paint 10 percent factory.

shellslinger · 04-27-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nickmerronesucks

My car now has 90 percent touch up paint 10 percent factory.

You too?! LOL

sdwagonjp · 11-30-2015, 07:24 PM

Any other threads related to clear coat chipping away? I have a few issues with my paint and wanted to see if someone had the same issue. The dealer looked at is and were surprisingly shocked by it. I have paint coming off now and I am able to see the primer. The guy I was dealing with said the way Toyota puts their paint on is bad. He said they dip it and not spray it. Not sure if thats true. Only 4500 miles on her and have had her for over a year. Any links?

humfrz · 12-01-2015, 12:48 AM

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Originally Posted by sdwagonjp

Any other threads related to clear coat chipping away? I have a few issues with my paint and wanted to see if someone had the same issue. The dealer looked at is and were surprisingly shocked by it. I have paint coming off now and I am able to see the primer. The guy I was dealing with said the way Toyota puts their paint on is bad. He said they dip it and not spray it. Not sure if thats true. Only 4500 miles on her and have had her for over a year. Any links?

Oh, I seriously doubt they "dip" it. How could you get a coating soooo thin, by dipping the object ??......

How about you posting am picture of your car's paint problem ....

humfrz

sdwagonjp · 12-01-2015, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, I seriously doubt they "dip" it. How could you get a coating soooo thin, by dipping the object ??......

How about you posting am picture of your car's paint problem ....

humfrz

You have any knowledge in paint? Ill snap some pics when I can.

humfrz · 12-01-2015, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sdwagonjp

You have any knowledge in paint? Ill snap some pics when I can.

KNOWLEDGE OF PAINT ....... ?? HECK YES!

At my age, I have knowledge of lots of stuff ...... I just can't remember most of it .........

Paint ..... oh, yes ......... I remember, back in the day, I used to paint cars for friends and relatives. Yep, back when enamel and lacquer were the only kinds of paints for cars.

An old roadster with 30 coats of candy apple red lacquer (hand rubbed out between every other coat) would make a real looker….

OK, what was the question .......

humfrz

04-23-2015, 01:07 PM	#20
spitfire481 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2JZ FRS Location: Pure Automotive Performance Posts: 1,378 Thanks: 97 Thanked 1,354 Times in 621 Posts Mentioned: 27 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	paint only cracks like that from flex. especially when cold. factory delamination comes off in sheets, and it would be widespread. not just isolated __________________ Pure Automotive Performance MoTeC Build Thread @spitfire481

04-23-2015, 04:30 PM	#22
projek_01 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: 1996 ST204, Series 10 FR-S Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 249 Thanks: 88 Thanked 201 Times in 85 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	@THEWAKLER That looks like you probably went over a bump or pothole with your wheels turned without enough camber. As others said, paint usually only cracks like that from impact. Touch up paint wont last unless you sanded beyond those crack lines first. Looks like the body shop would be required in your case. Maybe consider those "spot repair" shops if cash is tight. __________________

04-23-2015, 07:15 PM	#23
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