[PAULWILL]

Hi all,

Has anyone else in the UK (or worldwide) started to experience this problem:

http://gpmini.net/wp/2007/05/flaking_paint/

If so, I am very interested in seeing what your dealer has said and whether it is covered by the warranty (I guess it should be). I am yet to discuss this with my dealer, first wanting to gather some feedback from you guys before doing so...

Also, if the stealer (!) were to re-spray the front bumper, what sort of a colour match can I expect?

Thanks fellow GP-ers!

[LMB]

Is it just around that area? If so I will check for you.

[The Red Baron]

After a couple of weeks of owning my GP, I noticed some paint bubbles around the fog light on the rear bumper. Took it to the dealership with no problems and was resprayed by their BMW paintshop. No problem with colour match and did a great job.

Earlier this year I then noticed paint flaking around the 'brake ducts'. on the front bumper I was going to take this to the dealer but someone at work decided to reverse into me, so through his insurance I got a brand new bumper.
This was resprayed by an independant body shop. Again no problems and pleased with the results.

The only other issue is the thin 2 stage paint coat. One or two stone chips on the front bonnet through to the white undercoat, Dealership have had a brief look at this but indicated that yes they know the paint is thin, that's how it was manufactured, the stone chips are wear and tear and I'd be lucky to get it through on a warrenty claim.

Chris.

[Birdog]

Hello

I have the exact same thing happeing, was washing the car the other day, using the hose pipe to wash the foam off and a strip of grey paint hit the ground, took me a while to find were it came from but its the same place, haven`t tried taking it to the dealer about getting a re-spray, too much hastle.

[Paul]

This could help: GP paint is like confetti

[Scream]

Same problem with air vents and stone chips, awaiting dealer response.

[Scrogg]

Pretty much only repeating what's already been said, but a paint warranty will only cover defects in the paint (bubbling, peeling etc) where it is proven not to be caused by damage (which includes stone-chips ) and is only valid for one year from first registration (on UK cars, anyway).

[LMB]

Valid for one year? I thought it was five...

[Scrogg]

Quote: Originally Posted by LMB (original)

Valid for one year? I thought it was five...

Hang on, I'll go and check...

[Lorien]

well have problems on front bumper, where the fog lights should be. paint coming off and bubbles and all. anyway.. took into dealer today, after last week Mini Speciallist from Milan came over to inspect the car at my local dealer (Asti). they are going to repaint the whole part. Not happy about it happening, but happy with the level of service in solving it. will report back once i get the car on Thursday.

paint is valid for 5 years. that is what he told me.

[Scream]

Still waiting expert from BMW to give go ahead.

But wife's car now starting to bubble in same place

[PAULWILL]

Hi all,

LMB - thanks for checking; yes it is only around BOTH dummy air-intakes, the driver's side being the worst at the moment with the passenger side bubbling as we speak!

I rang my dealer this morning & I'm taking her in to be assessed next Saturday morning... my gut feeling is to push for a whole new bumper re-spray... under warranty of course... well, why not (a few other stone chips could do with a lick of paint anyway)!

PS - Anyone experienced the "other problem" I've just come across (please see the other thread I've contributed too re the possible hole in the GP's exhaust in the middle of my car: http://www.mini2.com/forum/john-coop...-problems.html)

HOWEVER... Despite these GP-specific problems, I wouldn't trade this car in for the world! I love it!!

[Lorien]

Paul Hi
I had exact same problem. took it in, and 4 days later its all re-painted and looks like new. I even got a replacement car during the 4 days. solid service.

I even had the hold in the exhaust problem like you, and that was fixed earlier this year: they replaced the whole part. again, solid service.

and like you.. even with the few issues I have had (some really annoying) I would not trade my GP for anything else. was a great purchase.

Lorien

[PAULWILL]

Took the GP into Knights BMW/MINI in Stafford today (who I rate quite highly btw) for them to assess the flaking paint problem. Dealer took some photos & will be sending them to BMW to authorise a warranty claim; they agreed with me straight away that it needs to be rectified under warranty. Should be fixed in a few weeks time.

Incidentally, they said that mine is the 1st GP they'd seen with this problem (as well as the hole in the exhaust silencer/muffler problem)!

[JOHN ENGLAND]

Hi, Since I read this yesterday. I've wash my car today and noticed it on front bumper on driver side. Just about starting to bubble up round the edge of false air vent. Had the mini 10 months now.

I'll be seeing Mini dealership.

[Pobsey]

Quote: Originally Posted by PAULWILL (original)

Took the GP into Knights BMW/MINI in Stafford today

You will have no problem with the repainting of the bumper, I have used Richard Wrights (the body shop who Knights use) on many occasions and have nothing but praise for the guys there, always a 1st class job with excellent results

[GP 0327]

Ive noticed this problem on the front bumper of my GP!!!

How has everybody got on with fixing the problem?

[Scream]

Still waiting to be seen by Preston's of Colne

[gpmick]

Just cleaned and polished my GP ready for Sandon Hall tomorow and found flaky paint?????

Around the intakes both side front bumper

Going mini Dealer Monday morning

[Fabio]

Quote: Originally Posted by gpmick (original)

Just cleaned and polished my GP ready for Sandon Hall tomorow and found flaky paint?????

Around the intakes both side front bumper

Going mini Dealer Monday morning

any report??

was just looking at mine and guess what.....flaking paint below the fake air ducts