Paint defect or new issue - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

CokeSlap · 07-05-2020, 11:38 AM

Hey all! It's been quite a while since I've been active here. I was going to install some new suspension as it's been long overdue, unfortunately with the heat and humidity here in nebraska I missed my window so I decided to do a little underhood cleaning only to find a very interesting area of bubbling paint under my passenger hood hinge.

This is a new one on me but looks to be a defect from paint pooling or something to that effect. I am curious if anyone has seen this on their twin before.

Grady · 07-05-2020, 11:57 AM

Looks like chemical attack. Clean it real good, treat it and paint.

alphasaur · 07-05-2020, 02:20 PM

Agreed, looks like something corrosive got there. I would clean, sand, prime, tape off and use rattle can. Rusteoleum pearl white is actually a very close match for our pearl white and I've used to it touch up spots under the hood. I wouldn't use it on the outside of the car but under hood it's great.

CokeSlap · 07-05-2020, 04:09 PM

What weird me out the most is that it looks like it was a puddle and id imagine if it was something caustic I'd think that it would be obvious as to where it came from.

Oh well not a big deal, simple enough to fix, just very strange!

humfrz · 07-05-2020, 05:50 PM

WOW! The high heat and humidity in Nebraska strikes again.

Just put a sticker over it, it will be fine. -

strat61caster · 07-05-2020, 06:15 PM

Brake fluid spill will do that if left unchecked for too long.

Tcoat · 07-06-2020, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by strat61caster

Brake fluid spill will do that if left unchecked for too long.

This ^
The majority of the spots I have seen just like that were brake fluid related.

CokeSlap · 07-11-2020, 05:07 PM

I don't doubt that it could be brake fluid just very strange as it is on the opposite side of all the brake shenanigans going on.

soundman98 · 07-11-2020, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CokeSlap

I don't doubt that it could be brake fluid just very strange as it is on the opposite side of all the brake shenanigans going on.

perfect spot to put a 'bleed bottle' while changing fluids or getting the caliper/wrench situated to bleed the brakes on the front passenger corner.

i usually just put stuff on the ground, but i could see someone putting the leaky bottle there

ls1ac · 07-11-2020, 09:47 PM

To me it looks like it is a build up under the surface paint and on top of the undercoat. Almost like a bird dropping, well maybe some kind of body adhesive. If you take up a small piece you might be able to determine what it is.

soundman98 · 07-12-2020, 12:23 AM

LimitedSlip · 07-19-2020, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alphasaur

Rusteoleum pearl white is actually a very close match for our pearl white.

Are any of these the right stuff?

261411 Metallic Pearl Mist (Looks a little too yellow/cream)

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...c-spray-paint/

352721 Matte Pearl White

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...ustom-lacquer/

I was using the search on the Rustoleum site and these were about the closest thing I could find.

alphasaur · 07-20-2020, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LimitedSlip

Are any of these the right stuff?

261411 Metallic Pearl Mist (Looks a little too yellow/cream)

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...c-spray-paint/

352721 Matte Pearl White

https://www.rustoleum.com/product-ca...ustom-lacquer/

I was using the search on the Rustoleum site and these were about the closest thing I could find.

I'll take a pic when I head back home for you!

07-05-2020, 11:38 AM	#1
CokeSlap Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2014 Monogram FRS Whiteout Location: Nebraska Posts: 107 Thanks: 74 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Paint defect or new issue Hey all! It's been quite a while since I've been active here. I was going to install some new suspension as it's been long overdue, unfortunately with the heat and humidity here in nebraska I missed my window so I decided to do a little underhood cleaning only to find a very interesting area of bubbling paint under my passenger hood hinge. This is a new one on me but looks to be a defect from paint pooling or something to that effect. I am curious if anyone has seen this on their twin before. Attached Images __________________ Previous Ride 1992 Acura Integra GSR in Aztec Green Pearl

07-05-2020, 02:20 PM	#3
alphasaur friendly Join Date: Oct 2018 Drives: 17' 86 Location: Dutchess County, NY Posts: 734 Thanks: 1,483 Thanked 483 Times in 293 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Agreed, looks like something corrosive got there. I would clean, sand, prime, tape off and use rattle can. Rusteoleum pearl white is actually a very close match for our pearl white and I've used to it touch up spots under the hood. I wouldn't use it on the outside of the car but under hood it's great. __________________ Seek comfort in discomfort.

07-05-2020, 04:09 PM	#4
CokeSlap Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2014 Monogram FRS Whiteout Location: Nebraska Posts: 107 Thanks: 74 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What weird me out the most is that it looks like it was a puddle and id imagine if it was something caustic I'd think that it would be obvious as to where it came from. Oh well not a big deal, simple enough to fix, just very strange! __________________ Previous Ride 1992 Acura Integra GSR in Aztec Green Pearl

07-11-2020, 05:07 PM	#8
CokeSlap Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: 2014 Monogram FRS Whiteout Location: Nebraska Posts: 107 Thanks: 74 Thanked 64 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I don't doubt that it could be brake fluid just very strange as it is on the opposite side of all the brake shenanigans going on. __________________ Previous Ride 1992 Acura Integra GSR in Aztec Green Pearl

07-12-2020, 12:23 AM	#11
soundman98 ProCrastinationConsultant Join Date: Sep 2013 Drives: '14 Ranger, '18 Tacoma 4Dr LB Location: chicago-ish Posts: 11,330 Thanks: 35,240 Thanked 13,675 Times in 6,782 Posts Mentioned: 98 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	__________________ "The time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time"

07-05-2020, 05:50 PM	#5
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	WOW! The high heat and humidity in Nebraska strikes again. Just put a sticker over it, it will be fine. -

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
BRZ Paint Defect	staplesja	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	39	06-04-2018 12:23 AM
Paint defect FROM DAY OF DELIVERY!	Raven_FR-S	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	22	03-12-2015 10:46 PM
Paint expert opinion needed, paint defect or rocks?	ducky369	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	3	02-08-2015 04:54 AM
Paint chip or paint defect? please help.	BBYZILA	Scion FR-S / Toyota 86 GT86 General Forum	11	01-16-2015 10:30 PM
VVT issue, TSB or defect?	BRZPDX	Issues \| Warranty \| Recalls / TSB	8	07-31-2014 11:57 AM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password