Clear coat peeling/flaking from bumper

jasperkane · 12-10-2009, 05:08 AM

Just wondering if anyone has experienced the clear coat peeling/flaking off from the bumpers of their cars.

I've just noticed today that a piece (size of a 50c coin) of clear coat has started to peel off my front bumper.

I haven't hit anything and have always hand washed my car. No dints, scratches or any marks of any kind on the paint underneath or around the section peeling.

Taking the car to Brisbane BMW tomorrow to see what they say.

Any advise, similar experience and thoughts appreciated

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Cheers

Brissie · 12-10-2009, 06:09 AM

that's unacceptable for a $15000 car, let alone one from BMW.

Taymaishu · 12-10-2009, 06:52 AM

This is disgraceful.. Take it back right away!

zenderm3 · 12-10-2009, 07:10 AM

Agreed... that is terrible! Keep us informed!

jasperkane · 12-10-2009, 05:28 PM

Had Brisbane BMW look at the car this morning. They took pictures to sent to BMW HQ to see if they have had similar reports. As the peeling/flaking has no obvious signs of what may have caused the damage (stone damage, dint etc) apart from that its peeling off, BMW are going to arrange for the clear coat for the whole front bumper to be repainted.

Thanks to everyone that commented on my post

Cheers

Brissie · 12-10-2009, 08:01 PM

Good to hear that they will fix it.

d3syd · 12-10-2009, 09:51 PM

WTF? More issues with the 1er. That East German factory needs to get out of "Trabant" mode. They are no longer in the Eastern Bloc.

Good that they are fixing it.

dragon1761 · 12-10-2009, 10:42 PM

BMW has the worse paint job ive ever seen. My car has chips all over the front hood/ by tires. I just watched how a lamborghini is made. Their paint job is so nice that there is no orange peeling like our crappy BMW. My next car will be a lamborghini when im old and can afford it!!!!

JMH1983 · 12-11-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dragon1761

BMW has the worse paint job ive ever seen. My car has chips all over the front hood/ by tires. I just watched how a lamborghini is made. Their paint job is so nice that there is no orange peeling like our crappy BMW. My next car will be a lamborghini when im old and can afford it!!!!

My car has soooo much f***ing orange peel i swear i thought it had panel work done prior to purchase.

The original paint on my 60 year old jag is smoother and better finished then the 1'er

Taymaishu · 12-11-2009, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by JMH1983

My car has soooo much f***ing orange peel i swear i thought it had panel work done prior to purchase.

The original paint on my 60 year old jag is smoother and better finished then the 1'er

Ouch

Christine has severe orange peel on the top of her front bumper (the bodywork above the number plate). Luckily as she's white you can only see it when in correct light and looking for it.

qship · 12-11-2009, 05:51 AM

Any chance the paint problem is related to this thread?
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ht=bmw+respray

delete-this-account · 12-13-2009, 07:00 PM

the paint on my 130i must be 'soft' or something.. because it chips so easy.. the front bar is covered in chips from hitting bugs at 100kmph.. likewise all my other cars haven't experienced this, not even a mitsubishi at half the price

MadMan77 · 12-13-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JMH1983

My car has soooo much f***ing orange peel i swear i thought it had panel work done prior to purchase.

The original paint on my 60 year old jag is smoother and better finished then the 1'er

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taymaishu

Ouch

Christine has severe orange peel on the top of her front bumper (the bodywork above the number plate). Luckily as she's white you can only see it when in correct light and looking for it.

Unfortunately, today's automotive manufacturers are required to use more environmentally friendly paint. It's effects are more orange peel. You can give thanks to the environmentalists for that one.

On a side note: Did you know Porsche pays a fine every year because they do not use environmentally friendly paint? I don't remember what the amount is but it is substantial.

JMH1983 · 12-13-2009, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MadMan77

Unfortunately, today's automotive manufacturers are required to use more environmentally friendly paint. It's effects are more orange peel. You can give thanks to the environmentalists for that one.

On a side note: Did you know Porsche pays a fine every year because they do not use environmentally friendly paint? I don't remember what the amount is but it is substantial.

Yeah it's funny that smash repairers can get a better finish these days on repaired panels then those that are factory finished.

I am still a massive fan of lead based paints (as long as i am not painting it). A shame they are no longer available otherwise i'd be all too happy to pay extra for paint applied in a safe and environmentally protected fashion.

sparoz · 12-13-2009, 11:39 PM

You can have them wet sand the whole car and put a new clear on

. Or - you can get them to put a overcoat of clear as well. I have gone to the trouble of asking if it could be done, but didn't ask how much it is going to cost.

The funniest thing is that the repairer told me when they repair BMW, Mercedes, they have to match the orange peeling of the rest of the car.

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jasperkane New Member 5 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 125i Coupe M Kit Sedona Red Join Date: May 2009 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	Had Brisbane BMW look at the car this morning. They took pictures to sent to BMW HQ to see if they have had similar reports. As the peeling/flaking has no obvious signs of what may have caused the damage (stone damage, dint etc) apart from that its peeling off, BMW are going to arrange for the clear coat for the whole front bumper to be repainted. Thanks to everyone that commented on my post Cheers
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dragon1761 Lieutenant 88 Rep 528 Posts Drives: 128i SGM 08; 328i AW 14 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Arcadia, CA iTrader: (0)	BMW has the worse paint job ive ever seen. My car has chips all over the front hood/ by tires. I just watched how a lamborghini is made. Their paint job is so nice that there is no orange peeling like our crappy BMW. My next car will be a lamborghini when im old and can afford it!!!!
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qship Disillusioned bourgeois capitalist pig! 21 Rep 488 Posts Drives: Blue Join Date: May 2008 Location: Malbin, Ozstralia iTrader: (0)	Any chance the paint problem is related to this thread? http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...ht=bmw+respray __________________ You can lead a fool to knowledge but you cannot make him think!
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