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Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Tue Apr 28, 2015 9:52 pm
by golftango
It's pretty excessive for only 19K. Right before the rear wheel, lower rear door opening.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:21 am
by nytq
Yep, I've had the same problem. Although I'm at 90k. It started early. Lots of TouchUp paint, plus some paint film.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 1:48 am
by bootymac
Does the rear quarter panel stick out more than the door? I wonder if the door is misaligned
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 8:15 am
by sx4rocious
That's actually pretty normal. Suzuki paint sux! If you're at 19k, it should actually be under warranty, but I'd hurry!
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 12:52 pm
by golftango
sx4rocious wrote:That's actually pretty normal. Suzuki paint sux! If you're at 19k, it should actually be under warranty, but I'd hurry!
I'm pretty sure this is not covered under warranty as it is wear and tear.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 4:51 pm
by KuroNekko
The Kizashi is known to have crappy thin paint. Chipping is quite common though it was mostly an issue with darker colors like black, red, and blue. Looks like white wasn't spared much either.
I personally took the precaution of buying a hood deflector quite early to curb the chipping on the hood. I'd say it was a good investment. However, chipping with this car is inevitable so like what nytq said, get some touch up paint. The paint is so thin, I've even had door dings that chipped the paint off. In fact, after just about every car wash, I go over the car with my bottle and dab the few chips that I gain.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:28 pm
by Speed_Racer
golftango wrote:sx4rocious wrote:That's actually pretty normal. Suzuki paint sux! If you're at 19k, it should actually be under warranty, but I'd hurry!
I'm pretty sure this is not covered under warranty as it is wear and tear.
Chipping at 19k isn't wear and tear, it is a sign of bad paint prep. Suzuki knows this is a problem as there have been several here on the forum who have experienced it. It wouldn't hurt to discuss with your dealer under the bumper to bumper and a good faith repair.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 5:28 pm
by Speed_Racer
Sorry, double post.
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 6:03 pm
by WESHOOT2
Oddly (?), my high-mileage K shows no signs of chipping, other than the ones I've caused.
But nothing like these pics.....
Re: Anyone experiencing paint chipping in this area
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:16 pm
by paininthenuts
That looks dreadful. I have a white one that has done about £9k, and there are only a couple of small chips.
My suggestion is that you slow down and try and dodge the stones
