Mars Red paint strikes again. Mercedes won’t do anything.
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Mars Red paint strikes again. Mercedes won’t do anything.
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My wife’s 2013 c250 looking like a 15 year old junker thanks to Defective paint and or application.
The hole car started peeling over a year ago. Just outside of warranty.
if you have a Mars Red Mercedes
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You might want to think about getting rid of it sooner than later.....
Mercedes won’t offer any assistance or goodwill and the estimate to re-paint was $12,000!!
Anyone else have this problem with Mercedes paint?
Last edited by gsrdude; 06-12-2019 at 07:30 PM.
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Wow, this is rediculously bad if you bought the car new, have not driven or behind some toxic source spilling.
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It's a very common problem with Mars Red, all models/years. The color has finally been discontinued, but there are MANY people with the same problem all over the world. Mercedes knows all about it and there is a TSB for it from Mercedes. For me they refused any assistance.
Clearcoat Peeling/Flaking/Bubbling
TSB #LI98.00-P-058914 Version 10, Date of issue May 23, 2018 ( yes, they are aware of it, fully)
MBZ: All vehicles with 590-Mars Red
Symptoms: Exterior clearcoat is peeling, flaking, or exhibits bubbles under the surface
Cause: Improper adhesion of clearcoat. Exposure factors like humidity or solar radiation may cause adhesion problems between base coat and clearcoat.
Remedy: Refinish affected areas only, according to WIS and approved paint manufacturer instructions.
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It's a very common problem with Mars Red, all models/years. The color has finally been discontinued, but there are MANY people with the same problem all over the world. Mercedes knows all about it and there is a TSB for it from Mercedes. For me they refused any assistance.
Clearcoat Peeling/Flaking/Bubbling
TSB #LI98.00-P-058914 Version 10, Date of issue May 23, 2018 ( yes, they are aware of it, fully)
MBZ: All vehicles with 590-Mars Red
Symptoms: Exterior clearcoat is peeling, flaking, or exhibits bubbles under the surface
Cause: Improper adhesion of clearcoat. Exposure factors like humidity or solar radiation may cause adhesion problems between base coat and clearcoat.
Remedy: Refinish affected areas only, according to WIS and approved paint manufacturer instructions.
Clearcoat Peeling/Flaking/Bubbling
TSB #LI98.00-P-058914 Version 10, Date of issue May 23, 2018 ( yes, they are aware of it, fully)
MBZ: All vehicles with 590-Mars Red
Symptoms: Exterior clearcoat is peeling, flaking, or exhibits bubbles under the surface
Cause: Improper adhesion of clearcoat. Exposure factors like humidity or solar radiation may cause adhesion problems between base coat and clearcoat.
Remedy: Refinish affected areas only, according to WIS and approved paint manufacturer instructions.
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It’s the red, not the clear coat. Excessive moisture and/or some ingredient in Mars Red. The repair procedure spells out that all red must be removed to re-paint. Only the base primer layer is to be retained.
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Wow, I had no idea this was a known issue with Mars Red. When purchasing current C63, it came down to the gray one I bought and a Mars Red one... Doubly happy I got the Anthracite now!
And you say it's the clearcoat, aye..? I had an issue with the clearcoat flaking on my factory red brake calipers too, also a known issue... I wonder if there is any connection there?
And you say it's the clearcoat, aye..? I had an issue with the clearcoat flaking on my factory red brake calipers too, also a known issue... I wonder if there is any connection there?
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Would You Buy With Known Paint Issue? What Is The Fix?
I am aware of the class action suit involving Mars Red paint. Question: Would anybody consider buying this car with the paint issue? What is the fix? I mean...I know repaint, but it can't be Mars Red as MB has discontinued right?
Would it be a different red or completely other color? The dealer is still firm on $17,994 for a 2015 with obvious paint issues and a promise to fix. I love the car. Only 40k miles, but I am terrified of the paint and paying this price as the car is severely devalued at this point. Thoughts out there? Were other colors impacted or just the red?
Would it be a different red or completely other color? The dealer is still firm on $17,994 for a 2015 with obvious paint issues and a promise to fix. I love the car. Only 40k miles, but I am terrified of the paint and paying this price as the car is severely devalued at this point. Thoughts out there? Were other colors impacted or just the red?
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I don't see many cars with this color where I live but fortunately haven't noticed one with the failing clearcoat. What a shame Mercedes won't take responsibility and do the right thing for its customers!
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Sounds like class action to me!
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the car.
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I had a 2014 C250 same paint color - just pressure washed the clear coat off the car. Mercedes USA didn't care. They ran me around and told me to get a quote from the company that does work for Mercedes Benz Of South Orlando - quoted 9K dollars. Car was at 57K miles which is 7K miles out. Factory defect which have not been addressed. Poor me that I had to learn it hard way.
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To the OP,
I sure regret your having such a paint issue.
Here in NorCal we have multiple dealerships from which to choose.
I sure hope you find find a helpful dealer, a helpful paint shop et al - to deal with this.
ez
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I sure regret your having such a paint issue.
Here in NorCal we have multiple dealerships from which to choose.
I sure hope you find find a helpful dealer, a helpful paint shop et al - to deal with this.
ez
C250 coupe