Paint quality issues.

[Gene Buinger]

Here are some pics of two nasty stone chips on the hood of my Mirage. These are pretty fresh.
The big chip presented quite small but when I inspected it I found a large circumference of unadhered paint which simply flaked off when touched. (You can see in the pic, top of chip has more lifted paint.) Oddly the open exposed part of the chip is rust free while area under unadhered paint shows rust.
I'm a little concerned how this car's gonna look in a year or two if the paint comes off this easily.
Is anyone else noticing any paint issues with their cars, is it maybe color specific??
There is a $200.00 surcharge on my sales invoice for "premium paint". Wonder what that means?
https://www.dropbox.com/s/er757krdye...802_212943.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/v2uiu1i1ce...802_213117.jpg
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p4hw3g0gff...802_213053.jpg

I agree with others, this looks like a warranty issue. But, in the future, if you want to protect the front end of your vehicle I recommend that you invest in the installation of a "clear bra" by 3M. It is professionally applied clear plastic film that protects against road damage and environmentals. I have had it installed on both of my cars. The entire front back to the firewall. After one year on my Prius no nicks, pits and when you wash the cars the bug goop comes off without scrubbing. (Include the headlights it will keep the covers from fading and discoloring.

[callwalker]

Claim your warranty. It should be done asap. Obviously its a manufacturing defect.

[adrew]

Looks like it was damaged in shipment and fixed at the port to me.

[R01k]

Looks like it was damaged in shipment and fixed at the port to me.

Probably that's why they had to apply "premium paint".

[callwalker]

Probably that's why they had to apply "premium paint".

I agree with you. they though it will not be noticeable for they just did a easy fix into it.

[IchabodCrane]

Well.. here's the fix.
I went to dealer and after careful inspection it was decided that I can buy a*paint*chip repair pen from them for $18.00 and they will do the repair with it.
Probably not what I was hoping for but if they do the repair and the hood rusts I will be covered under Mitsu warranty.
We'll see how it goes.