Toyota Matrix Exterior Issues

6 messages, Last post on May 25, 2009 at 5:07 AM

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#3 of 6 Re: Paint or rust problems with Matrix? [guiness100] by steine13 Aug 20, 2006 (4:01 am)
Replying to: guiness100 (Aug 19, 2006 7:42 pm) I noticed it around the rr wheel wells on my silver '04 Vibe. Turned out whatever it was, it could be wiped off with a wet Kleenex and some pressure. It wasn't rust coming through, whatever it was. -Mathias
#4 of 6 Re: Paint or rust problems with Matrix? [guiness100] by gasman1 Oct 26, 2006 (7:09 am)
Replying to: guiness100 (Aug 19, 2006 7:42 pm) Those tiny rust spots could have been surface dust of rust from the rail car brakes. It's pretty common and can be removed via clay bar. The Matrix is prone to front end and hood paint chips due to its design.
#6 of 6 Re: Toyota Matrix Exterior Issues [pf_flyer] by redmatrix May 25, 2009 (5:07 am)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 18, 2006 7:30 am) Red 2009 Matrix AWD, 30,000 KM, one year old. Car had a deflector installed prior to delivery. Lots of paint chips on the hood, just behind the deflector. Chips on front fenders and doors. these are down to metal. These are not in a spot likely to be rock chips and are definitely not door dings. There does not seem to be a clear coat. There are far more chips on this car than my daughters 97 Corolla. Car has never been on gravel roads. I will have to at least get the hood repainted soon