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Originally Posted by greenrail
I know this may sound weird. So please indulge my questions to give some food for thought.
1. Are the chips/paint flaking happening where you place your hand to close the trunk lid?
2. Do you close your trunk with a lot of force which could increase the amount of pressure on the previously mentioned locations where your hands are when closing your trunk lid?
I have just over 7.000 miles on my car. Owned 15 months now. I had the loose nut issues with my spoiler.
However, I can't find any paint issues such as these.
The reason I asked these questions is because, I am very finicky about my car. I close my trunk very gently and with just enough force for it to latch shut. I barely touch the spoiler or trunk lid. With the type paint, sheet metal, and plastics used, they may well be a lot more sensitive to who the lid is closed.
Some food for thought.
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1. No.
2. No.
So, no that's not the cause. I close my trunk ONLY with the emblem and never with force. The problem is and has been confirmed to be, the washers underneath by various members of the forums here. Replacing them has removed the problem. Unfortunately I was too late on it to not get the problem.
I'm going to schedule a painting next week. Then I'm going to ask them to replace the washers, or I'll do it myself.