clear coat pealing

chris145 · 05-24-2012, 10:04 AM

I have noticed that the clear coat on my front bumper has started to peel. it apears very similar to the pictures in this post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394941 . As I bought the car as a 3 year old AUC 1.5 years ago I would presume its out of warranty on the paintwork. I have a BMW extended warranty but they say they dont cover paintwork.

Would this sort of peeling always be a result of a repair? Would BMW have these sort of repairs on their system if I where to ask them about it.

As I have not had a good experience in the past with regards to repair/ warranty work from my local dealer I want to be ready for them when I take the car in.

I will post some pics up later when I get a chance.

Statler · 05-24-2012, 11:13 AM

I've also experienced this on the front bumper as a result of a stone chip being aggravated by an over enthusiastic sort whilst cleaning my car after a service.

I always hand wash my car but they used a power washer and lifted the lacquer around a stone chip just under the headlamp, as stone chip which they added as s they'd also had the car for a week and it was perfect beforehand, they'd clocked up a number of miles testing for front suspension noise I challenged them and eventually they agreed to repair it at their cost.

The lacquer doesn't seem to be the best at adhering to the colour coat...

05-24-2012, 10:04 AM	#1
chris145 New Member 1 Rep 25 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Swindon iTrader: (0)	clear coat pealing I have noticed that the clear coat on my front bumper has started to peel. it apears very similar to the pictures in this post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394941 . As I bought the car as a 3 year old AUC 1.5 years ago I would presume its out of warranty on the paintwork. I have a BMW extended warranty but they say they dont cover paintwork. Would this sort of peeling always be a result of a repair? Would BMW have these sort of repairs on their system if I where to ask them about it. As I have not had a good experience in the past with regards to repair/ warranty work from my local dealer I want to be ready for them when I take the car in. I will post some pics up later when I get a chance. Attached Images Last edited by chris145; 05-24-2012 at 03:27 PM.. Reason: Pictures added
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05-24-2012, 11:13 AM	#2
Statler Major Pain in the Arse 11 Rep 347 Posts Drives: E92 320D M Sport Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern Ireland iTrader: (0)	I've also experienced this on the front bumper as a result of a stone chip being aggravated by an over enthusiastic sort whilst cleaning my car after a service. I always hand wash my car but they used a power washer and lifted the lacquer around a stone chip just under the headlamp, as stone chip which they added as s they'd also had the car for a week and it was perfect beforehand, they'd clocked up a number of miles testing for front suspension noise I challenged them and eventually they agreed to repair it at their cost. The lacquer doesn't seem to be the best at adhering to the colour coat...
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