Snag

First time post. I have a 2003 black CL type S. The paint is chipping easily and has exposed bare metal and lifted in some spots. Anyone with similar issues?

98CoupeV6

That's highly unusual...most likely a factory defect. It's all covered under the Honda warranty, take it in and they'll probably get you a new paint job

AcuraTL

Unless those are rock chips, then you are out of luck.

Snag

They are rock chips, but the clear coat, paint and primer are coming off as one with a square edged hole right to the metal. I would have thought that the primer would offer a higher level of protection for the metal skin.

98CoupeV6

I'm kind of curious as to what the hell you're driving behind. I had 90k on my old Accord, about 95% of those were highway miles, and I think I had two small rock ships on the front end. Isn't this covered under warranty? I thought there was a clause about paint in there?

AcuraTL

No rock chips are not covered. If the rock struck your hood at a high rate of speed, it will go all the way down to the bare metal. To prevent rusting, you should get some touch-up paint and touch it up. This is just the way of life, not Acura's fault that a rock struck your hood.

98CoupeV6

No, I thought that the warranty covered paint chips that weren't caused by rocks and were caused by a defective painting process...like what I thought he was talking about. Doesn't it cover that? I know it doesn't cover rock chips, just like it doesn't cover a tree falling on your car.

AcuraTL

Yes, if it was a paint defect, then the warranty will cover it.

Snag

They are rock chips. Properly primed and properly cured, paint s/b resiliant. I live in western Canada and with tight civic and provincial budgets we have traded graders for gravel to combat winter ice. However, I am anal when it comes to protecting the vehicle from this kind of damage and the car looks like crap in 15,000 miles. I too have an older Honda that has stood up quite well to the years on the road; it still has the original windsheild and paint.

I am coming to the conclusion that this is my issue, not Acura's and that the next time my wife tells me that I really want a black car, I will tell her what she really needs to hear!

Sounds like the end of the tread to me.

Snag

98CoupeV6

Thank you for not passing the blame to Acura like most people would. That shows strength, most people would come in here whining about how they'll never buy a Honda again, etc etc. But no matter how many rock chips your CL-S has, you have one damn nice car

Chris