Clearcoat Chipping!

runnah · 05-09-2005, 10:23 PM

I just noticed that all around the rear window seam (wagon), the clear coat is literally chipping off in my fingers. Its the same for around the keyhole and "subaru" badges.

Im getting the feeling the previous owner had it repainted, because it "feels" different compared to the rest of the car.

Is this common on subarus, or did it get redone poorly?

Would I be able to re-clear it myself, or do I need the whole hatch re-done?

Any ballpark figures on a repaint of the hatch?

Thanks in advance

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Fitz12444 · 05-09-2005, 10:31 PM

I have the same thing on my 03 wrx except its around the windshield. I am wondering if this can be fixed under warranty???

runnah · 05-09-2005, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz12444

I have the same thing on my 03 wrx except its around the windshield. I am wondering if this can be fixed under warranty???

Im past 60k

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Fitz12444 · 05-09-2005, 10:39 PM

Ive got 22k but I am not sure if this is something that can be covered by the warranty...

runnah · 05-09-2005, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitz12444

Ive got 22k but I am not sure if this is something that can be covered by the warranty...

I'll check with my dealer buddy and find out.

armand1 · 05-10-2005, 11:12 AM

If it's within the 36/36, and wasn't associated with an accident after you bought the car, I would expect it to be covered by warranty. Sometimes parts of new cars are damaged in transit or at the dealer and need to be repainted.
In runnah's case, it sounds like the rear hatch got a poor quality repaint (probably previous owner, like you said). The good news is that getting a decent quality repaint should hopefully not be too expensive, because it's only a single "panel".

runnah · 05-10-2005, 01:20 PM

Thanks, I might take this opportunity to shave the keyhole aswell.

05-09-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
runnah Scooby Specialist Member#: 77447 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine! Vehicle: 2000 RS Salty	Clearcoat Chipping! I just noticed that all around the rear window seam (wagon), the clear coat is literally chipping off in my fingers. Its the same for around the keyhole and "subaru" badges. Im getting the feeling the previous owner had it repainted, because it "feels" different compared to the rest of the car. Is this common on subarus, or did it get redone poorly? Would I be able to re-clear it myself, or do I need the whole hatch re-done? Any ballpark figures on a repaint of the hatch? Thanks in advance * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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05-09-2005, 10:31 PM	#2
Fitz12444 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67355 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2005 Audi S4 2004 GSXR600	I have the same thing on my 03 wrx except its around the windshield. I am wondering if this can be fixed under warranty???

05-09-2005, 10:39 PM	#4
Fitz12444 Scooby Specialist Member#: 67355 Join Date: Jul 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 2005 Audi S4 2004 GSXR600	Ive got 22k but I am not sure if this is something that can be covered by the warranty...

05-10-2005, 11:12 AM	#6
armand1 Scooby Guru Member#: 10309 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: '02 OBS 2-tone! '95 Montego Miata	If it's within the 36/36, and wasn't associated with an accident after you bought the car, I would expect it to be covered by warranty. Sometimes parts of new cars are damaged in transit or at the dealer and need to be repainted. In runnah's case, it sounds like the rear hatch got a poor quality repaint (probably previous owner, like you said). The good news is that getting a decent quality repaint should hopefully not be too expensive, because it's only a single "panel".

05-10-2005, 01:20 PM	#7
runnah Scooby Specialist Member#: 77447 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Maine! Vehicle: 2000 RS Salty	Thanks, I might take this opportunity to shave the keyhole aswell.