Black trim accent's clear and flaking issues.

[IRN_M8DEN]

I posted a few pics in some FB groups and I'm surprised to see I'm not the only one having problems. I'm filing a warranty claim because the rear trim finish is literally flaking off. There's no impact or damage underneath so this would indicate poor adhesion from the factory. Could be a composite issue rejecting adhesion I suppose but any body else dealing with this on their trim pieces?

Just so we're clear, my entire car is wrapped in Xpel PPF. The only reason I didn't have them do the rear trim is because I wanted this fixed by Lotus first. I honestly think if someone got these pieces PPF'd, in 10 years or so when they pull it off, they're probably gonna take the clear coat off their trim with it. You heard it here first...

Here's another car having the same issue. The guy said the PPF installer simply had a piece tough the trim and when they lifted it off, it pulled a piece of the clear with it...yikes.

 

[seriously]

yikes. hope my PPF lasts longer than 10 years in the garage. I'm a little spooked taking it off.

 

[DerTheDer]

Sucks...happening to more and more people.

 

[IRN_M8DEN]

yikes. hope my PPF lasts longer than 10 years in the garage. I'm a little spooked taking it off.

Agreed. I'm kinda worried about the clear pulling up that's on top of the color as well.

 

[Bimmernate]

Sucks...happening to more and more people.

If this is happening without ppf, I guess it’s a good thing to actually ppf them… just don’t ever plan on taking the film off haha

 

[IRN_M8DEN]

If this is happening without ppf, I guess it’s a good thing to actually ppf them… just don’t ever plan on taking the film off haha

I think that's why there's not more of an uproar honestly. Everyone I know has gotten PPF, especially on these areas. They won't know until they're well out of warranty and Lotus won't give AF.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

I think that's why there's not more of an uproar honestly. Everyone I know has gotten PPF, especially on these areas. They won't know until they're well out of warranty and Lotus won't give AF.

Meh, just get it repainted.

 

[IRN_M8DEN]

Meh, just get it repainted.

I hear ya but if it's a composite/adhesion issue with the piece itself, the new clear will just come off again.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

I hear ya but if it's a composite/adhesion issue with the piece itself, the new clear will just come off again.

Fair. But at that point being out of warranty, there's really no other option than to buy another one from the factory - If it's even available.

 

[IRN_M8DEN]

Fair. But at that point being out of warranty, there's really no other option than to buy another one from the factory - If it's even available.

::daps:: good talk

 

[Davebeats]

Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a carbon replacement part

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a carbon replacement part

I'm really surprised Lotus hasn't released those OEM carbon pieces yet.

 

[cryptovince]

Sounds like a good excuse to upgrade to a carbon replacement part

You beat me to this comment, I know Aerie sells the rear diffuser part in CF