Paint Chipping After a Month!

TJS2010 · **Posted:** Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:59 pm

I bought my KK new the week of July 4th and now today I noticed the roof paint starting to chip. I did notice some berries on the roof. We have been having a problem with tree berries in the area. Could this be the cause with the high summer heat? Anyone else have a similar issue? I have a 2010 deep water blue btw. I think I caught it soon enough, the chipping isn't two extreme yet, about 2 or 3 dime sized white areas I'll get touch up paint for. Does Jeep use a poor clear? This weekend I plan on getting a good wax on the rig for a little added protection, but I am more scared of chipping on more noticeable areas. Anyone else experience this? Thanks!

Tittiez · **Posted:** Wed Aug 18, 2010 2:50 am

I have a small chip on my front end right next to the headlight, but I assume mine was caused by a rock flying on the freeway.

To my knowledge, the paint quality is pretty average, not bad by any means, but not the top notch. Maybe it could be the citric acid from the berries eating away at the paint? :?:

What kind of berries and how long were they on there?

Just spit ballin' here... :SOMBRERO:

TJS2010 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 18, 2010 9:54 am

Not sure what kind, but could have been there up to a week. That's how long it as between washes. I think I'm goin to have to suck it up and fix it. It's a new rig and I like in too much to leave her like that lol. On another note came out this mornng to see a ding in back bumper. darn parking in the city, time to get my hitch so people watch out when parkig behind me.

infernicus · **Posted:** Wed Aug 18, 2010 11:50 am

Wow man. That sucks.
It ate straight through the paint? I gotta check it out.
I'd clean it up, and take it to dealer. What's the worst that can happen.

TJS2010 · **Posted:** Wed Aug 18, 2010 1:20 pm

I took it to the dealer and the service manager is trying to help me out since the car is new. He's trying to get it done through warranty for me. He has to contact his chrysler rep before work can be approved. I'll know by Friday what the deal is. It definitly blows hopefully they can work something out for me. I'll keep ya posted. In the meantime tints either this weekend or next and possibly soft 8's next check.

Paint Chipping After a Month!

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