Is your paint chipping?
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I copied this from the RA section. I really hope more people will participate in this.
Here's some hope:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/0...da-engines.htm
"The agency said that “it appears that the paint of some late-model Mitsubishi vehicles is unusually fragile and chips easily.”
But the Automotive Protection Agency is canadian based, so only Canadian drivers can report this issue currently..
"APA Investigation : Fragile Mitsubishi Paint
It appears that the paint of some late-model Mitsubishi vehicles is unusually fragile and chips easily. The APA has designed a new form to gather the information that will allow us to better understand this problem and help consumers. Do not hesitate to fill this form if your Mitsubishi exhibits this problem."
link: http://www.apa.ca/documents/Mitsubishi_yournamehere.doc
I filled out the information and got a response from the person running this.
This is what he said:
Hello,
Even though we protect interests of canadian residents, we would still like to have the details of your situation if you would like to fill out the form attached to this email. We will write Mitsubishi shortly after we compile all of our complaints and can keep you informed on the progress.
L'équipe de l'APA
Here's some hope:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/2010/0...da-engines.htm
"The agency said that “it appears that the paint of some late-model Mitsubishi vehicles is unusually fragile and chips easily.”
But the Automotive Protection Agency is canadian based, so only Canadian drivers can report this issue currently..
"APA Investigation : Fragile Mitsubishi Paint
It appears that the paint of some late-model Mitsubishi vehicles is unusually fragile and chips easily. The APA has designed a new form to gather the information that will allow us to better understand this problem and help consumers. Do not hesitate to fill this form if your Mitsubishi exhibits this problem."
link: http://www.apa.ca/documents/Mitsubishi_yournamehere.doc
I filled out the information and got a response from the person running this.
This is what he said:
Hello,
Even though we protect interests of canadian residents, we would still like to have the details of your situation if you would like to fill out the form attached to this email. We will write Mitsubishi shortly after we compile all of our complaints and can keep you informed on the progress.
L'équipe de l'APA
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I spent nearly $1,000 on 3M clear bra which has protected my paint from major rick chip damage but I still filled out the form and sent it ripping (and I mean ripping) the quality of paint. Hopefully enough others will send this in as all we have is strength in numbers. Something has to be done or an industry minimum standard has to be set up so that consumers aren't screwed by purchasing automobiles with below standard paint.
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All you guys with very few chips...get used to it, it's only gonna get worse! I have 7k miles on the evo in a bit over a year and I've put at least 7 coats of wax on it, RA mudflaps, no tailgating...rock chips on the front (I've decided it's better to let them be rather than use the mitsu "touch up" paint - the touch up stands out against the reflection more than the chips) and I have even more chips on the rear quarter panels. Buying this car has taught me to not sweat the small stuff!
PS I have a 2008 RR, I've read that the 2010s have improved side skirts that reduce the rear quarter panel damage
PS I have a 2008 RR, I've read that the 2010s have improved side skirts that reduce the rear quarter panel damage
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