2000 Legacy paint defect

[Scott]

I was washing my car today (hand held power washing place) and piece of
paint (approx 4.5" square) came right off. I have zero rust on this
car. I'm guessing the water blast got under the paint via a tiny rock
chip or something. Has anyone had similar paint issues??
Any advice would also be appreciated. Thanks.
Scott

 

[Voja]

It all depends on:

- Pressure from pressure washer
- Distance between car and pressure washer nozzle
- Nozzle output

I washed my car recently to remove some mud and salt and had no problem.
My PW is 1350 PSI and min. distance is at least ~40" (1 meter). Also I
never use beam like nozzle.

Cheers,
Voja

 

[Frank Logullo]

I was washing my car today (hand held power washing place) and piece of
paint (approx 4.5" square) came right off. I have zero rust on this
car. I'm guessing the water blast got under the paint via a tiny rock
chip or something. Has anyone had similar paint issues??
Any advice would also be appreciated. Thanks.
Scott

Some speculation:
What you describe should not happen. Something effected the adhesion layer
between topcoat and undercoat.
Could be a defect in the paint itself where paint grade (and color) passes
UV rays that ruin adhesion. Sun is usually paint's biggest enemy. Could
also be manufacturers defect, e.g. oil smudge on undercoat which lead to
poor adhesion in that particular spot. If paint continues to peel, you have
a paint defect. If not, probably a manufacturing defect. Check with dealer
to see if others have reported problem.
Frank

 

[jabario]

Car is five years old. No company will deal with that. Five years is
good. I knew a 92 dodge that the paint fell off by staring too hard
and a 94 Trooper with like new paint so who knows.

 

[Frank Logullo]

Car is five years old. No company will deal with that. Five years is
good. I knew a 92 dodge that the paint fell off by staring too hard
and a 94 Trooper with like new paint so who knows.

Sometimes a paint line defect will show up and while there will be no
recall, manufacturer may help.
I keep may cars in garage, do not wash that often, and wax maybe once a
year. Paint holds up well.
Wife's '92 Nissan paint looks almost new. Sun is paint's worst enemy.

 

[Scott]

Thanks for the replies. I'm taking it in today to see what they say.
I've posted a pic if anyone wants to see.
http://img221.exs.cx/img221/6866/subeypaint032rp.jpg
Scott

 

[Sponge]

Damn that sux, good luck and let us know how it goes.