Wrinkle Paint Started Peeling

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Aug 19, 2010 | 01:11 PM

jimd3246

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Wrinkle Paint Started Peeling

Last Saturday, while cleaning my 09' Ultra with 16500 miles, I spotted a nickel sized spot on the black wrinkle paint on the starter, that was peeled away. I stopped by dealer yesterday (Wednesday) to show, in case it is warranted (and it is!!). Now, the peeled area had grown to about three inches long, so it's coming off fast. Dealer says there is a Service Bulletin on the wrinkle paint, for 09's. They have all ready done a couple. Says they will pull the starter and repaint it- that is the MoCo fix. I asked what if peeling continues beyond my warranty expiration (4/12) and he says they would then contact the MoCo for authorization to try the "fix" again. My thoughts are that the original prep was not properly done. The failure has begun at the starter, but where next? What do you guys think? Should the MoCo do more? Like warranty that wrinkly stuff beyond normal warranty period?

Anyone know about the Service Bulletin?

Aug 19, 2010 | 01:35 PM

nemick

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This is a new one on me and I haven't heard diddly about a wrinkle paint service bulletin. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the MoCo to extend the warranty on wrinkle paint. If mine starts being a problem I'l probably redo it myself so I know it's done right.

Aug 19, 2010 | 01:43 PM

Aleslinger

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I had a small chip come off a few days ago, but not where anyone would see it. If it bothers me I might hit it with some spray. I just hope it is not the begining of the end. Please keep us updated.

Thank you

Aug 19, 2010 | 02:05 PM

FLYING

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I am hoping that the starter was painted as a seperate unit and the peeling is limited to that however I have no idea of the paint/assy process.

Aug 19, 2010 | 02:21 PM

dansflhti

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The same thing happened to my 06 EG Standard,but she was way out of warranty when it occured.When I traded her in on my 09 it wasn't getting any worse.I'll be keeping an eye on the 09 now.Thanks for the heads up.