PROBLEM- paint peeling
#1
PROBLEM- paint peeling
So about a month ago I noticed my paint was peeling in the crack between my rear window and my left rear quarter panel. Not sure if it's due to sun damage, or soap, or water, or what. I'm at the body shop and they recommend painting the entire panel for about $600, or just painting in the fold of the body, which may not solve the problem;and the paint could keep peeling on. Any suggestions? Anyone had this problem before? Thanks. It kills me to have to consider fixing something so small at such a high price.
Last edited by JayBeStangs94; 03-19-2013 at 01:40 PM.
#2
I'm pretty sure my 06 coupe was doing the same.
I just didn't get around to fixing it, so I'm as clueless as you. I would assume its worn because all the water/dirt/soap from the top and glass drains through that channel.
I just didn't get around to fixing it, so I'm as clueless as you. I would assume its worn because all the water/dirt/soap from the top and glass drains through that channel.
#3
Its a common problem with our cars, especially if they are not kept inside a garage. Go to your local large dealership and just look at all the S197s in the parking lot, chances are most of them will show signs of the same sun damage. As far as I know that has been the only location of major paint peeling (in the gap b/w the glass and body panel).
I thought about putting some kind of rubber between there kinda like the rubber stip you use when putting in screen on a door or patio... just gotta find one large enough...
I thought about putting some kind of rubber between there kinda like the rubber stip you use when putting in screen on a door or patio... just gotta find one large enough...
#4
Its a common problem with our cars, especially if they are not kept inside a garage. Go to your local large dealership and just look at all the S197s in the parking lot, chances are most of them will show signs of the same sun damage. As far as I know that has been the only location of major paint peeling (in the gap b/w the glass and body panel).
I thought about putting some kind of rubber between there kinda like the rubber stip you use when putting in screen on a door or patio... just gotta find one large enough...
I thought about putting some kind of rubber between there kinda like the rubber stip you use when putting in screen on a door or patio... just gotta find one large enough...
#8
heres the finished product. I used 4 coats of plastidip, the masking tape peeled off nicely, and i used a little touch up here and there on the parts that were over the edge. hopefully it doesn't get any further; but for now, the gap is protected from the sun and water damage. i decided to do it on both sides as the other was beginning to show signs of flake.