Fnote

So I noticed a few days after getting my car home from the dealership ( while washing the car) that there was a patch of what looked like some kind of sap behind my passanger side rear window. So i gave it a little extra once over with my micro fiber cloth and checked again. It was still there. It appears to be really small scratches like from a light grit sand paper. It also appears to be under the clear caot because its smooth to the touch. Im wondering if anyones heard of anything like this. I told the woman from Honda ( my courtesy new purchase call) who explained she would forward it to the dealership. I never heard back. Its been about a month now and im wondering if this is something from the honda paint booth or possibly due to something else? I just don't want to take it to them, and have them claim it to be my fault.


Thanks in advance,

Billy

Caveman74

Well Billy, My NHBP is crappy too. Mine was built in late Feb, and is orange peeled all over the sides. Honda's paint process isnt the greatest. Some cars are perfect some are bad. Go to your dealer and complain and have them fix it.

Hellzcivic

Honda paint does suck, but I think your issue is something else. Since the Clear Coat is applied at the dealer, it might have been something that happened during transport they tried to fix.

I also have NHBP and my car is covered is light scratches, like little towel scratches. You can see them in just the right light, I know they are there. Btw, I also use micro fiber towels as well.

Fnote

You know, I have major orange peel. It reflects like glass, but it does have that orange peel effect.

Fnote

Hellzcivic, it sounds like we have the same issue! I had no idea the clear was done at the dealer? Did you contact them and resolve anything?

-Gambit-

hmmm im going to have to give my gf's a once over and see if theres anything wrong with hers

Caveman74

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I also have NHBP and my car is covered is light scratches, like little towel scratches. You can see them in just the right light, I know they are there. Btw, I also use micro fiber towels as well.

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They dont apply clearcoat at the dealer. It is a factory paint flaw.

38special

Some of the nicest paint jobs i've seen came from honda's susuka? factory

now that these cars are made in the states, it's interesting to see how you guys say the paint quality is poor. Just look at a ford and maybe you'll feel better.

BENZ SiVIC

yea my galaxy grey si paint is peeling a'lil bit on the bottom edges of my headlight lense, and also the corner of the rear bumper near my wheel well. im taking mine to honda to complain and have them fix it for free hopefully.

Sier

How do I know if my car is the same color?
Its Black.. Lol and its a Si 2006
is the NHBP the " regular black" os is it a special color? thanks

Nohawk

Man, that sucks. Sorry to see all you having issues with this. I purchased the protection package that covers paint and interior. Got a good deal with my dealer during the purchase so I decided to do it. They will fix whatever happens with both.

Demonis

My paint has been pretty good to me, only complaint is one spot where it somehow chipped itself off... because its in a spot that is impossible to be touched by anything. (In the crease of the hood and driver fender) What is this 'orange peel' you guys are talking about?

01-1293

my habanero has noticeable orange peel as well when you really look at it from an angle

I always compare the lackluster build quality of my Si compared to that on my integra.....but then i realize how my type r cost 8 grand more with less options

Nohawk

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I always compare the lackluster build quality of my Si compared to that on my integra.....but then i realize how my type r cost 8 grand more with less options</TD></TR></TABLE>

Haven't seen any peel on mine yet. Good point, you get what you pay for.

Demonis

Just got back from the dealer (not the one i bought it from mind you, that dealer service dept suckkksss) I showed the guy my paint chips and he gave me a free paint pen. No complaints... will apply it later this evening. It says allow 24hours before buffing

Nohawk

Wow, I am surprised he did that much. Hope it comes out okay.

Demonis

I'm gonna go see how this paint pen functions now that there is some shade on my car (he advised keep it out of sun til dry) ... and i still dont know what orange peel is.

Demonis

Well it blends really well... I just hope once i buff it, its virtually unnoticable.

Caveman74

Orange peel is what an outside of an orange looks like. Not smooth but peely. NHBP and Habby are real noticable

Demonis

hmm... not sure ive noticed that on my car....

Yablargo

What color was it? I had something I thought was sap near my passenger headlight. Its like yellow paint or something. I can sort of pick it off with my fingernail but then that scratches up the finish.