psshhh[EVO8]

Hey guys, I have read a lot about the issues people are having with the craptacular paintjob they put on the 03 Evos as well as the lack of clearcoat.

My question is, can I get my car repainted under warranty?

My paint is'nt really chiping off...its "sliding" right off the car. You can take a water hose to it and it just slowy melts away. Its not bad now as there are only a few spots on the panels and hood but it will be a big issue soon especially if it starts to rust.

Any responce will be much appreciated.

psshhh[EVO8]

bump..anyone? thx

BuLocal

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I've never heard of anyone getting the paint repaired under warranty, good luck.

mathgeek

The clear coat on my '03 Eclipse was defective and the paint job was deteriorating badly. Fresno Mitsubishi had the whole thing repainted just recently (~$4800). Of course I immediately traded it in right after that for an '05 Evo. Anyway, if it's a clear case of a factory defect, they will most likely cover it.

ru4real

If it's as bad as you describe, a dealer or representative should recognize it's a factory defect and more than just paint chips. Have you tried a dealer or called MMNA?

psshhh[EVO8]

Not yet....I will be calling them today. I hate the dealer here though...so I have been putting it off. I also have the same issue with my spoiler....the clearcoat is peeling right off of it, same with the brembo brake calipers...its driving me nutz....they better fix all this.

kmcconn9

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they should take care of it, let us know what the outcome is when you get back.

psshhh[EVO8]

Definetly, thanks guys.

jamevo8

iTrader: (18)

I sell Jeep and Crysler and they cover paint defects, sometimes you have to push a little but you will get it done!

Almighty Wez

iTrader: (22)

I noticed the sideview mirrors on my 03 have started to fade to a different shade of red then the rest of the car. I'm going to take it in and at least see if they'll cover it. That and the clearcoat coming off the CF wing

SP00LIN

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Maybe it has something to do with all the humity you guys live in. I haven't heard of too many issues with paint or fading in AZ.

Just curious, do you guys ever wax your cars? I wax mine about once a week. I use Macguire's Gold Class. It's awesome! It does a great job of protecting the paint and wing.

psshhh[EVO8]

yea, it stays waxed...but it does it no good. The paint is such a dull pink not even red anymore...the sun has ate it alive...you can see a shine after enough waxing but my hood seems to be the worst. The heat generated seems to be affecting the overall color of it very rapidly.

midnightsuns

iTrader: (13)

Good luck I have a RR 03 and the dealership told me to start waxing the car*which I already do* and followed up with the good old your paint warranty has been expired for a long time.

evo loco

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talk to your local dealer about it .i had a problem with my 03yellow evo stainning they clean and repainted the front fenders stains came from car cover

whoang40

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I have a yellow evo, the paint on the bumper right avoe the exhaust tip is burning off. Has anyone had this problem, if they did does warranty cover it?