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Evo X official paint issues/problems thread {merge}

Old Jun 4, 2015, 12:56 PM
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i can ask but I know the paint warranty is only for basic warranty and not under the corrosion warranty which succkkkss... unless some one here knows how to make it rust an make it look natural lmao.
Saltwater wet sand.
Old Jun 14, 2015, 06:48 AM
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I actually have some bad spots on my RA as well, 2011 with only 33k on it. It did have some paint work done on the right rear quarter panel that they did a good job on but they did not tape and cover the roof well and overspray from the clear got up there and its dull looking. Took it back to the Mitsubishi dealer where I bought it and they buffed the car but it looks the same on the roof. The other issues are the left rear quarter panel has a circular spot where the paint looks cracked. I questioned the dealer on this and he said it looks like it was egged by someone in the past and not washed off. The hood is chipping very easily, I notice more and more spots all the time. I got a quote from a shop where I live in Appleton for $800 to paint the front bumper, hood, roof and left quarter panel. I used to do bodywork and paint for a long time and if I had another car to drive, I would just repaint the entire car myself. Don't have a booth I could rent either.
Old Jun 22, 2015, 06:11 AM
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water based paint....consider it Crayola kids paint on your nice 30k+ car. Happy camping evo owners
Old Jun 28, 2015, 04:33 PM
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So the evo x paint is as bad as evo 8. I'm thinking about 2015 and was curious what color holds up best?
Old Oct 13, 2015, 03:34 PM
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I have a 2008 and haven't had any paint issues. I do know that the paint is extremely thin and a rock will easily chip away the paint. Wash, Clay, Wax helps maybe?
Old Oct 18, 2015, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Opalivian
I have a 2008 and haven't had any paint issues. I do know that the paint is extremely thin and a rock will easily chip away the paint. Wash, Clay, Wax helps maybe?
Yeah. Wash and clay to remove contaminants, wax/sealant to protect. I think the best thing to do is to keep it out of the elements for extended periods of time.... Park it in the garage.
Old Oct 18, 2015, 01:07 PM
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The clear coat on the entire roof of my car is peeling off now. The good news is state farm just gave me a $7k check to fix the hail damage so I'm getting the whole thing repainted
Old Oct 18, 2015, 06:30 PM
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look into cquartz or opti coat

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Originally Posted by Opalivian
I have a 2008 and haven't had any paint issues. I do know that the paint is extremely thin and a rock will easily chip away the paint. Wash, Clay, Wax helps maybe?
Old Nov 17, 2015, 03:50 PM
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hi guys, i hope you can help me. a bought a plastic ABS EVO X spoiler for my 2008 lancer DE. I'm missing the bults that needs to be placed on the large plastic stuff. but i dont know what kind of bult do i need to buy.
Old May 18, 2016, 06:41 PM
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i bought mine on monday 05/16/2016 and on 05/18/2016 which is today a ****ing part of the paint was chipped.... any luck with warranty cause dealer dont care or cover
Old May 19, 2016, 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by godlikelol
i bought mine on monday 05/16/2016 and on 05/18/2016 which is today a ****ing part of the paint was chipped.... any luck with warranty cause dealer dont care or cover
Did you buy from a dealer?
Old May 19, 2016, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by godlikelol
i bought mine on monday 05/16/2016 and on 05/18/2016 which is today a ****ing part of the paint was chipped.... any luck with warranty cause dealer dont care or cover
pics?
Old Jun 28, 2016, 12:35 PM
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Yeah seeing this made me think twice about getting mud flaps.
Old Feb 10, 2017, 12:22 PM
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I had my Evo painted twice.. it was phantom black when i bought it and i painted it wicked white a year later and now its GTR RED i put 3M clear bra in rough road areas to protect it and i also ceramic coated the entire car, deff worth the $
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Where did you buy the mud flaps?
Do you prefer Armor.... or OEM?

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