06-15-2020, 05:51 PM | #1 |
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So, after having my car detailed today I noticed that the edge of my spoiler looked odd as if the paint was flaking and peeling. After noticing this, I looked over the car and I also saw where the paint under the edges of the rear bumper have completely flaked and peeled off almost to the point to where it is starting to peel up the edge of the bumper. You can actually peel the paint back with your fingers and it comes off in pieces. I stopped by the dealer to show them and one of their X3Ms on the lot had the same spoiler issue as mine. My car is Donington Grey and the other one was Toronto Red. They did have another that was white that is not having the same issue, but it also has not been on the lot as long as the red one. My car only has 3500 miles on it, and I’ve had it since January. I’ll attach some photos. They want to send it to the body shop to have the spoiler repainted and also the lower rear bumper repainted and are going to set something up with me as soon as they confirm availability at the body shop. Any thoughts on this?
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06-15-2020, 06:46 PM | #2 |
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I Just noticed the bottom lip (?) of my front bumper is slightly peeling on Donington Grey X3MC. I keep it in a garage, drove it in the snow, but never had accumulation. I’ve never had an issue like this with BMW or any car (Mercedes, Volvo), particularly after ~6 months.
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Any pictures to share of your paint peeling? |
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06-15-2020, 07:59 PM | #5 |
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Yikes. This is not good at all. All plastic parts so wherever they are getting the plastic painted must not have done proper prepping of the surfaces.
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06-15-2020, 08:31 PM | #6 | |
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If water hits it, the lip slightly bubbles in about a 5-6cm area |
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06-15-2020, 08:37 PM | #7 |
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06-15-2020, 09:58 PM | #8 |
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Others have reported similar issues in another thread
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1716290 Seems to be a systematic issue ;(
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06-16-2020, 10:57 AM | #9 | |
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Attached are two more photos of my under bumper area that’s peeling. I can attach more photos of my spoiler also if anyone else wants to see more of what it’s doing for comparison. |
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06-16-2020, 12:40 PM | #12 |
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06-16-2020, 01:41 PM | #14 |
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I can't imagine there will be any issues getting these panels repainted as paint delamination as in these photos is a factory flaw. There are several stages for painting thermoplastic parts that typically will have traces of residual mold release that must be completely removed prior to paint and it's possible that poor cleaning stage or adhesive promoter application is the culprit for the photos posted in this thread. Do some investigating on the paint shop the dealer recommends to make sure they will properly remove the old finish prior to painting.
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06-16-2020, 02:56 PM | #15 |
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I have the same issue as well. The rear spoiler on mine has started to peel and flake off where it meets the glass, and on both corners of the spoiler. It is currently at the dealership getting the spoiler repainted under warranty. The service manager had to contact BMW for approval. Wednesday will make two weeks they have had the vehicle. I've also had issues with the bottom trim on the doors being misaligned, Driver side mirror had a visual defect, and Competition badge coming off tailgate. This is my first brand new BMW and I'm not to impressed to say the least.
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06-16-2020, 03:43 PM | #16 | |
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I haven't seen any issues on mine but will take a closer look. If I have to eventually get paint work done, I wonder will BMW cover the ceramic coating and PPF on the front? |
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06-16-2020, 03:44 PM | #17 |
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Better pic from yesterday. You can see it slightly bubbled and flaking, when washing, water goes beneath and bubbles further. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow, but not sound like a complete idiot, what is the name of the part? Front bumper lip?
Edit. Close up is the second picture. I’m on my ipad, so I’m not sure if its displaying properly... just two photos, one far shot, one close up. View post on imgur.com |
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06-16-2020, 10:52 PM | #21 |
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I hope so, didn't realize how bad it was until today. The photo makes it look worse than it is - I mean it's not good by any means, regardless water shouldn't pool beneath the lip's paint.
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