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#34 of 42 not just the paint... by nativetxn Jan 03, 2008 (11:41 am)
I have an '06 Accord (graphite pearl) and the paint chips if you look at it funny.   I've also noticed that the windshield gets scratched if a speck of dust brushes against it. Has anyone else had problems with this?   Plus I'm dealing with anoying rattles from the dash and driver's side door.   I know these are all minor issues, but I really doubt my next car will be a Honda. I think the quality has just slipped too much. Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 11:44 am) nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 12:54 pm) thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 2:21 pm) elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 3:49 pm) and 3 more...
#35 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [nativetxn] by thegraduate Jan 03, 2008 (11:44 am)
Replying to: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 11:41 am) I have a 2006 Accord EX in Graphite as well and have not noticed the paint being sub-par at all. No rattles to speak of, although I just had a squeaky console door lubricated.   No windshield chips for me either, although I'm not a tailgater (I leave at least 2 seconds between me and the lead car, if possible).   27,900 miles. Replies to this message: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 12:54 pm) thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 2:21 pm) elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 3:49 pm) nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 5:25 pm) and 2 more...
#36 of 42 Re: Black Currant Paint Problem [neferti6] by bug4 Jan 03, 2008 (12:27 pm)
Replying to: neferti6 (Aug 01, 2006 8:45 am) Yup -- I just traded in my 98 LX for an 08 Accord. Within the past month of owning my 98, I noticed a very faint "blotch" appearing on my back trunk lid. I had the VERY light brown color (almost looked silver) - and so the paint fading likely would have turned up much sooner on a darker colored car. I was very surprised! My car did spend time in the sun and I live in Wyoming where it was also subject to significant ice and snow. However, the car also spent about 1/4 of its time either in a garage or a covered structure. I was very surprised that it was starting to fade!
#37 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [thegraduate] by nativetxn Jan 03, 2008 (12:54 pm)
Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 11:44 am) Maybe I got a bad paint job on mine? I've had to use the touch up paint quite frequently. I didn't have this problem with my old 1990 Accord.   I don't tailgate but NJ traffic means a lot of stop and go driving and not much in the way of safe-following distance.   I hope your Accord stays trouble free! Replies to this message: thegraduate (Jan 03, 2008 2:21 pm) elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 3:49 pm) nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 5:25 pm) elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 5:35 pm)
#38 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [nativetxn] by thegraduate Jan 03, 2008 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 12:54 pm) I don't even own the touch-up paint because I've only got one main rock chip at the moment.   Other than a faulty rear-view mirror (interior) and a sticky gas flap that were that way when I got the car, I've had no issues at all arise.
#39 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [nativetxn] by elroy5 Jan 03, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 12:54 pm) Maybe I got a bad paint job on mine? I've had to use the touch up paint quite frequently. I didn't have this problem with my old 1990 Accord.   Unfortunately paint is not what it was then. From what I hear environmental concerns have cause a change in either the paint or the painting processes, and the paint is not as tough as it used to be. Maybe you could do some research on it. I have the nose mask for my 03, but I only use it when I plan to take the car on an extended highway trip. It's not really needed around town, and don't want to constantly have to remove it, clean it and the car, and put it back on. Something you may want to think about. Replies to this message: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 5:25 pm) elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 5:35 pm)
#40 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [elroy5] by nativetxn Jan 03, 2008 (5:25 pm)
Replying to: elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 3:49 pm) I've also heard this about the paint. I wonder if this is true for all cars? This is definitely something to research. If I find anything really interesting I'll post it here. Or if anyone already knows the answer to this question feel free to post!   I'll probably invest in a nose mask of some sort before the next long road trip to visit family (about 600 miles round trip). It breaks my heart to see all the chips in hood. Replies to this message: elroy5 (Jan 03, 2008 5:35 pm)
#41 of 42 Re: not just the paint... [nativetxn] by elroy5 Jan 03, 2008 (5:35 pm)
Replying to: nativetxn (Jan 03, 2008 5:25 pm) I wonder if this is true for all cars?   Yes, I think it affects all the automotive paints, and some if not all other types of paint too.

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