This is really my main complaint exterior wise for this suv. I swear every week I notice a new little nick on the paint. I always park away from cars as well. The marks are just little chips in the paint with no dent or anything so I know it can't be from something like a door ding. Guessing just small rocks on the road but I still have never noticed anything like this on my other vehicles. Anyone else find the Mazda paint to be a little weak? My color is meteor gray as well. Not sure if the paint color makes a difference or not.