2009 Gts Paint peeling

Discussion in '8G Lancer - General Information' started by cheep, May 11, 2008.

  1. cheep

    cheep Member

    So my one week old GTS paint is already starting to peel off is this a common problem its going back to the dealer tomorrow you think they will re-paint it?
     
  2. spunx021

    spunx021 Well-Known Member

    peeling? really? I've had my GTS for about a year now, no problems with the paint yet (keeping my fingers crossed). since it's only a week old, that should be covered by warranty. any pictures of it?
     
  3. LuvMyLancer

    LuvMyLancer Well-Known Member

    I've heard of some people having paint issues (someone posted pics once).

    My car (08 GTS) doesn't have any paint problems other than some scratches from a cat jumping up on it.
     
  4. Bryn1987

    Bryn1987 Well-Known Member

    from what i've heard, paint peeling isn't covered in the warrenty... rust is... idk, it's what i've heard...

    *edit* though someone said their dealership did repaint one of the parts of their car because it started peeling, however he knew someone that worked there...
     
  5. cheep

    cheep Member

    Really that sucks the car has less then 100 miles on it I don't want the peeling to spread.
     
  6. eTXlancer

    eTXlancer Well-Known Member

    it cant hurt to try. 100 miles, i'd say defect.
     
  7. Bryn1987

    Bryn1987 Well-Known Member

    ya, i'm deffinetly not sayin to just live w/ it, i'd be at the dealership asap complaining on a defect =)
     
  8. HudsonFalcon

    HudsonFalcon Well-Known Member

    I haven't had any peeling problems so far but the paint seems to scratch a bit too easily.
     
  9. Lancerlot

    Lancerlot Well-Known Member

    Take it back and make them give you a different one.
     
  10. cheep

    cheep Member

    I will let you guys know how it goes tomorrow
     
  11. CLEANrideGTS

    CLEANrideGTS Well-Known Member

    Mitsu has a rep for the crappy paint. Its too thin and so is the clear coat. If its obvious that its just peeling or chipping then there really shouldnt be any problems getting it fixed. I had mine fixed for free!
     
  12. Geaux

    Geaux Well-Known Member

    where the bumper connects to the car right over the drivers side wheel well... I have a little bit of peeling, but nothing overly ridiculous.
     
  13. Bryn1987

    Bryn1987 Well-Known Member

    yup, ur the one who i was talking about, just found ur quote from another one of ur threads...

     
  14. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest

    I'm surprised it's only a week old and paint peeling. But Mitsubishi some what does have a rep of using cheap paint. That's why this year, plans are after I get my complete bodykit, I will be repainting the whole car.
     
  15. Bryn1987

    Bryn1987 Well-Known Member

    repainting ur car devalues your car (if your gonna trade it in) just thought i'd throw that in there =)... though i'm not too sure about if u repaint it the same exact color....
     
  16. spiderman671

    spiderman671 Guest


    That I didn't know. thanks :) . But no plans trading it in. As for color, maybe rally red, but I want something a little more darker.