anyone have issues with paint chi[ping on wheels

 

My stockers had chipping/ peeling aroudn the center caps with only 15k miles.

Don't care though, because I got new wheels

 

Now I'm worried since I have been reading about all these terrible paint chip incidents.

So far at 600 miles and not a single paint chip. I really hope I do not get any.

Also I hope Mr.Colorchip makes a kit for the Wicked White Evo X.

 

Let's visit this for a second. My wheels look horrendous. They are completely bubbled and beginning to chip in the exact same exact area as you described. I'm wondering if this is a widespread issue or just salt belt states related. Hmmm....

Did anyone try to have their wheels fixed under warranty?<----lol

 

^ Yes, it is a widespread issue. At least around here (NE Ohio). I know of a dude locally that got his warrantied. All four of them. Mine are doing it as well, but I have new wheels on the way for summer and will be using stock for winter, so I don't care. Plus I get free powdercoating and will most likely do that soon anyways.

 

The paint chip from that place isn't a big deal, but problem arises once if it starts spreading.

 

hmmm never heard of this. prob would cost a but load.

All the new cars minus proably the extremely high end cars are having cheap paint jobs. its just something we have to live with I guess unless u get a re-paint. In my opinion the bras may save the paint but don't look good at all. at least not the clear bras i have seen.

 

I have the MM side skirts and no such problems with my paint.

 

You really shouldn't worry about it if you are precautionary in your approach to paint chips. Many companies today have gone to water based paints for environmental reasons. The paint tends to be thinner than lacquer or enamel based paints of the past, hence the prepondence of chips and other paint surface issues.

I recently sold a 2007 Honda Si that had 17,000 miles on it. Honda paint is notorious for chipping. Yet, I only had one very tiny chip that was hardly noticeble. I believe that having clearbra on the front of the car and an aggressive sealant/wax application helped to mitigate chipping. Paint sealing is imperative on water based paint because of the millions of nanopores. Those pores need to be filled. A good wax over the sealant gives further surface protection.

While hardly conclusive, both my son and I have brand new 2011 Evo X GSR's that do not have any chips at all. My son's Evo has 3k miles. He has clearbra on the hood, front end, mirrors and behind the rear wheelwell area. He has driven through all types of weather this summer. [This winter will be the acid test so to speak as Minnesota generously coats its roads with salt and sand]]. My Evo only has 300 miles on it, but paint is perfect.

Get some clearbra if you do not already have it on your hood. Make sure to use a good sealant like Wolfgang, Natty's EXP, Menzerna Power lock or Jet Seal. After letting the sealant dry and cure, later, apply a good quality carnauba wax. This should be done as needed. You can tell when the paint needs it by not only its appearance, but by lightly touching the paint and checking for a lack of smoothness. Water beading also can help tell if the wax is still working. I really feel that sealing and waxing are critical in reducing chipping.

 

I have so many chips that the paint looks sandblasted. Some are even starting to rust! This is with mudflaps! I was told that Mitsu won't do anything about it, so I am seriously thinking of selling my car.

 

ugh paint seems to be chipping at the crease , what should i do about this is it worth going to the dealership and complain what can they really do?

 

My Brembo paint looks terrible after two track days. My VIII never had a problem even though people had issues with fading. So now my dark red Brembos and yellow/burnt lettering annoys me. The dealer said it was normal.

I think I might paint them green.

 

I would try touching it up. Since its your bumper you don't have to worry about rust. I doubt the dealership will do anything. Maybe if they are nice they will have someone touch it up.

 

Anyone else experience front and rear bumper fading? Is the paint THAT cheap? My rear is darker than the rear fender...I notice it but I doubt others do until I point it out.

 

Open your mouth at the dealer. If they don't make good for it.
Tell them you are going to take them to small clams court. You will see how fast they take care of you. That paint problem was not normal ware.