Either RUST or paint failure...

[CX7_Scott]

I don't have any pics yet, but I just noticed on the span of sheet metal between the top of the windshield and the beginning of the sun-roof, there are a few minor... ummm... "imperfections" that weren't always there... and as I walked around the car, noticed MORE on top - haven't checked the whole car yet.

They LOOK like the beginnings of rust under the paint... a cross between that slightly "bubbled" look... and kind-of "wrinkled" texture.

They are very small right now - but there were more than I cared to see at a quick glance. My bet, is there are a lot more.

Anyone else experiencing "issues" with their factory finish...?

(pics to follow within a day or two)

 

[wannabe]

not yet...try taking it into the dealer. depending on the dealer and severity, they may warranty it.

 

[AlbanianDude]

The usuall paint warranty deal is if the finger doesnt go thru the rust hole then they will not cover it, what i would do is go to Mazda and try to babyface a little and maybe you will get farther.

 

[CX7_Scott]

Well - I'll be honest. I am not the kind of guy who puts high expectations on products. I am not looking to get something "from the man" or freebies... but this car is a 2007 - AND - I "baby" it.

I don't use the harsh automated car-washes... I get my car detailed a few/several times a year. polished and waxed 2x a year... I take care of her.

AND... I totally understand that:
- No mass-produced, assembly-line products are going to be 100% error-free.
- I live in a northeastern area (Boston area) which gets a lot of extreme weather and is prone to a lot of contaminants in the driving environment.
- Mazda has been using less-toxic finishes that aren't really "time tested" to the best of my knowledge.

But still, having said all that - I think the car is a bit too-new to be having failure of the finish. I will see what the dealership says.

 

[AlbanianDude]

Well - I'll be honest. I am not the kind of guy who puts high expectations on products. I am not looking to get something "from the man" or freebies... but this car is a 2007 - AND - I "baby" it.

I don't use the harsh automated car-washes... I get my car detailed a few/several times a year. polished and waxed 2x a year... I take care of her.

AND... I totally understand that:
- No mass-produced, assembly-line products are going to be 100% error-free.
- I live in a northeastern area (Boston area) which gets a lot of extreme weather and is prone to a lot of contaminants in the driving environment.
- Mazda has been using less-toxic finishes that aren't really "time tested" to the best of my knowledge.

But still, having said all that - I think the car is a bit too-new to be having failure of the finish. I will see what the dealership says.

I agree with you, its way too new but like i said Babyfacing with the dealer might get you farther.

 

[SuperStretch18]

I noticed the same thing at the top of the windshield. I also noticed that I get a lot of chips in the paint there. Not sure if they're from rocks or whatever, but I always thought it was a bit odd that they would show up in that spot. More chips there than on the hood...