Paint Issues
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Paint Issues
About 2 months ago I purchased a 2011 C63 in Mars Red. Recently the temp has dropped below freezing and I have noticed white blotches showing up. First it was on my drivers side rear door, then the passenger side rear door, front door...and hood.
The blotches are underneath the clear coat, was wondering if anyone has ran into this issue before...and what they did to resolve.
I am going to dealer on tuesday
The blotches are underneath the clear coat, was wondering if anyone has ran into this issue before...and what they did to resolve.
I am going to dealer on tuesday
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the fix seems to be stripping the car down to bare metal, and repainting it..
keep thread posted as I get more information for the dealer or MB
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My Mars red is going into my dealer next week. MB has acknowledged this is covered under warranty. But the extent of the fix (i.e., spot painting or entire re-paint) is still being debated.
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Interestingly enough, each day the issue seems to pop up in different places, since last night, its moved to my driver side door and roof.
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That happened to my brother's r129 a couple years ago. Mind you the car was near mint condition, well maintained inside out. Same thing happened to him, before long the clear would just lift, to the degree that I was able to peel off a large sheet of it right off (1'x2' ish).
His was also red. I forget the color. It's the nice bright red (2000 SL600 Sport). It's definitely a defect in the factory paint. Maybe MB just couldn't figure red out or something.
His was also red. I forget the color. It's the nice bright red (2000 SL600 Sport). It's definitely a defect in the factory paint. Maybe MB just couldn't figure red out or something.
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Just a little update, after posting this thread, a week went past...and the issue magically disappeared, not even a trace of the issue...so my dealer said nothing could be done unless they can verify the issue
About a month goes by, and during the 3 month check in from the sales guy...told him i love the car, but hate the paint...sent him multiple pictures, told him about the problem. I get a call the next day, and they have agreed to repaint the entire car due to MB recognized defect with the Mars Red paint.
Car goes in to paint Thurs, saying it will take 20-30 days to get it back.
About a month goes by, and during the 3 month check in from the sales guy...told him i love the car, but hate the paint...sent him multiple pictures, told him about the problem. I get a call the next day, and they have agreed to repaint the entire car due to MB recognized defect with the Mars Red paint.
Car goes in to paint Thurs, saying it will take 20-30 days to get it back.
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Just a little update, after posting this thread, a week went past...and the issue magically disappeared, not even a trace of the issue...so my dealer said nothing could be done unless they can verify the issue
About a month goes by, and during the 3 month check in from the sales guy...told him i love the car, but hate the paint...sent him multiple pictures, told him about the problem. I get a call the next day, and they have agreed to repaint the entire car due to MB recognized defect with the Mars Red paint.
Car goes in to paint Thurs, saying it will take 20-30 days to get it back.
About a month goes by, and during the 3 month check in from the sales guy...told him i love the car, but hate the paint...sent him multiple pictures, told him about the problem. I get a call the next day, and they have agreed to repaint the entire car due to MB recognized defect with the Mars Red paint.
Car goes in to paint Thurs, saying it will take 20-30 days to get it back.
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Also probably should find out the body shop, as i got a carbon fiber diffuser, see if they will install it when they have it.
