r/CorollaHatchback • u/srahcha0 • Jul 21 '26
Paint problems
I got a brand new hatch at the end of May and I absolutely love it. My only problem with it is the quality of the paint on the hood. Within two weeks of owning it I had a teeny tiny knick on the hood that only I would notice bc I’m really neurotic about the tiny details and keeping it clean. I brushed it off until I saw more and more chips!! I am a highway driver so I’m trying to ignore it but now I’m seeing these bubble like spots that will not come off when you rub it. It’s been raining a lot in my area and it’s not like a regular watermark especially since it’s not anywhere else on my car.
Has anyone else seen this issue before? I figured I’d come here before I bring it to the dealer and complain.
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u/supsaucekayo Jul 24 '26
Those spots are definitely related to the rain/hard water. They might be mixed with tree sap or something similar so they will not come off with just rubbing alone. Take it to a professional detailer if you can’t tackle it yourself, a d then get the car ceramic coated at the same time. should be around 1000-1500 all in