Lacquer problem on a Clio 182 Cup

[Alex_225]

The missus and I were detailing her 182 Cup when she spotted that the lacquer on the passenger side, front arch appears to be bubbles slightly.

Not really badly, but you can see that on the edge by the bonnet, it looks slightly white and runs most of the way along that endge.

Its still under warranty until March next year, so should Renault cover this under warranty?

There are no stone chips and it quite clearly runs the whole length of that part of the panel.

If they refuse, would the panel need repainting entirely, or can you lacquer be applied only?

 

[MRBILLYUK]

It's covered under the 3 year warranty . Take it back to the dealer . If they refuse . Call Renault customer services Tel . 08000 723372 .

 

[Alex_225]

Sounds good mate, will do!

I could understand them refusing if the panel was scratched or chipped but its spotless.

As mentioned though, anyone know if the panel needs totally repainting?

 

[Final Maxim]

got a pic of the affected areas?

ide guess very more than likely if you say its going white

 

[Alex_225]

By white I mean it shows up as white on the racing blue but its basically just the lacquer flaking along the very edge.

I just wondered if there's a way of re-lacquering rather than completely respraying the panel and applying that again.

We'll get it down the dealers as soon as then.

 

[Final Maxim]

nope, you can do a local spray by just painting along the edge and blowing in, but all it is is a bodge.

most decent bodyshops will tell you it needs the panel painting and the panel next to it too for colour match.