Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

HamMach1 · 03-06-2016, 06:53 PM

Anyone know what could have caused this?

Zoomed out to shower general area. Right near the very aft part of the hood.

LOCOMOTION · 03-06-2016, 07:29 PM

Try hoodbubbles.com locomotion

VA-Mach1 · 03-06-2016, 07:53 PM

Clear coat failure? That's my best guess.

falcongtho3 · 03-06-2016, 09:02 PM

Clear coat has failed. I'm wondering if it actually the original paint. Probably not. Mine did the same thing after a repaint.

USMCWeatherMan · 03-07-2016, 07:15 AM

Clear coat failure. Have this exact same thing on my 04 AB, exact same place on the hood, including the deck lid, and roof.

I'm planning on a complete repaint here in the next couple of years.

SLO-RIDE · 03-07-2016, 07:44 AM

Looks like a bad clear coat application, or mix. It will need to be removed to bare metal and redone if you want a factory looking job.

ASH302 · 03-07-2016, 10:03 AM

Sucks, my paint is crappy

ASh

Mustanger2 · 03-07-2016, 10:16 AM

Same thing is happening to my 02 F150 in the same location. only about the size of my palm now. I keep it waxed up with frequent applications of Meguiars NXT & it is barely noticeable to anyone. I think this may help slow the breakdown of the Clearcoat ...at least I feel better doing it!

My truck is the Clearcoat Bright Red paint & it has never been in a garage ever in it's whole life....has to sit out in hot sun, rain & snow....so I can't really complain too much. My sympathies!

matthayn · 03-07-2016, 12:26 PM

I have some weird stuff going on with my paint in that exact same spot on the hood... Weird

VA-Mach1 · 03-07-2016, 12:31 PM

When my hood was peeling the worst thing for it was water. After a good rain chunks as big as 5x5 inch would fall off.

ASH302 · 03-07-2016, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

When my hood was peeling the worst thing for it was water. After a good rain chunks as big as 5x5 inch would fall off.

crazy, have any pictures of that????

ASh

HamMach1 · 03-07-2016, 06:29 PM

Not sure if it's original paint or not. I bought it was 7500 miles on it 10 years ago so I'm not sure. Didn't see a record of any painting done in the past.

VA-Mach1 · 03-07-2016, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ASH302

crazy, have any pictures of that????

ASh

No. I sanded that garbage down and put carbon fiber wrap over the horribleness lol. Way cheaper than a paint job. Also added the family business name logo on the doors. Sanford & Son lol. You know the tune. I hear it every time I drive.

Rob04Mach1 · 03-07-2016, 09:14 PM

That Sucks and you see it way to often on so many

USMCWeatherMan · 03-09-2016, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob04Mach1

That Sucks and you see it way to often on so many

Believe me, this is not isolated to just Fords. I had a little Mitsubishi Eclipse (Chrysler) back in the day...exact same thing happened to it. I've seen numerous Hondas, Toyotas, Chevys, you name it all with the same thing.

It matters not if you wax the car or not. I believe it just comes down to either one of the two (or both); (1) cheap and/or bad paint/clearcoat used by factory -or- (2) a the clearcoat is sprayed on too thinly at the factory, thus making it succeptable to cracking and eventual peeling.

I am planning for a complete repaint down the line. Sucks but like I said, I've seen/had same thing on other cars than Fords.

ASH302 · 03-09-2016, 10:36 AM

OP again sucks that it happen to you, but if you ever thought of changing the stripe on the car and have it widen out, but painted on, now is a time to get it done, when you have the cash to get the hood repainted. I do not know if just wrapping the hood, would take away from that showing through, or have it plasti dip by someone. might be cheaper going with wrapping it or plasti dip, but I would just check with someone on how the turn out would be, if you have considered those two options

ASh

ASH302 · 03-09-2016, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

No. I sanded that garbage down and put carbon fiber wrap over the horribleness lol. Way cheaper than a paint job. Also added the family business name logo on the doors. Sanford & Son lol. You know the tune. I hear it every time I drive.

LOL, I just saw your reply, I just suggested this to the OP, but did not think about sanding it down, before (if he chooses) to have it wrapped or plasti dip, which might be cheaper than having it resprayed

ASh

VA-Mach1 · 03-09-2016, 02:52 PM

Wrapping it is pretty cheap but the surface would need to be smooth. Sanded, filled, primed. Everything you would have to do to get it ready for paint. Imperfections will show in the wrap.

ASH302 · 03-09-2016, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VA-Mach1

Wrapping it is pretty cheap but the surface would need to be smooth. Sanded, filled, primed. Everything you would have to do to get it ready for paint. Imperfections will show in the wrap.

Got it, did not know for sure

ASh

03-06-2016, 06:53 PM	#1
HamMach1 A.D.D. FTL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,017	Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Anyone know what could have caused this? Zoomed out to shower general area. Right near the very aft part of the hood.

03-06-2016, 07:29 PM	#2
LOCOMOTION Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: normal illinois Posts: 200	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Try hoodbubbles.com locomotion

03-06-2016, 07:53 PM	#3
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Clear coat failure? That's my best guess.

03-06-2016, 09:02 PM	#4
falcongtho3 Moderating at Mach 1 Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Baton Rouge, La. Posts: 16,270	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Clear coat has failed. I'm wondering if it actually the original paint. Probably not. Mine did the same thing after a repaint. __________________ Krewe de la Mach Rouge #340804 13th Mach 1 built 11/07/02 Build Date 12/13/02 Delivery

03-07-2016, 07:15 AM	#5
USMCWeatherMan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Haymarket, VA Posts: 532	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Clear coat failure. Have this exact same thing on my 04 AB, exact same place on the hood, including the deck lid, and roof. I'm planning on a complete repaint here in the next couple of years.

03-07-2016, 07:44 AM	#6
SLO-RIDE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Turbotville, PA Posts: 211	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Looks like a bad clear coat application, or mix. It will need to be removed to bare metal and redone if you want a factory looking job.

03-07-2016, 10:03 AM	#7
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Sucks, my paint is crappy ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

03-07-2016, 10:16 AM	#8
Mustanger2 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,777	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Same thing is happening to my 02 F150 in the same location. only about the size of my palm now. I keep it waxed up with frequent applications of Meguiars NXT & it is barely noticeable to anyone. I think this may help slow the breakdown of the Clearcoat ...at least I feel better doing it! My truck is the Clearcoat Bright Red paint & it has never been in a garage ever in it's whole life....has to sit out in hot sun, rain & snow....so I can't really complain too much. My sympathies! __________________ I drive a slow Mustang....but I drive it Slow....HARD!

03-07-2016, 12:26 PM	#9
matthayn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jackson, TN Posts: 308	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something I have some weird stuff going on with my paint in that exact same spot on the hood... Weird __________________ 2003 Mach 1 Aluminator // Eaton @ 10lbs // T56 Magnum // E85 Build thread: http://www.svtperformance.com/forums...-Picture-Heavy IG: boostedmach

03-07-2016, 12:31 PM	#10
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something When my hood was peeling the worst thing for it was water. After a good rain chunks as big as 5x5 inch would fall off.

03-07-2016, 06:29 PM	#12
HamMach1 A.D.D. FTL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 3,017	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Not sure if it's original paint or not. I bought it was 7500 miles on it 10 years ago so I'm not sure. Didn't see a record of any painting done in the past.

03-07-2016, 09:14 PM	#14
Rob04Mach1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Selden, NY Posts: 96	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something That Sucks and you see it way to often on so many

03-09-2016, 10:36 AM	#16
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something OP again sucks that it happen to you, but if you ever thought of changing the stripe on the car and have it widen out, but painted on, now is a time to get it done, when you have the cash to get the hood repainted. I do not know if just wrapping the hood, would take away from that showing through, or have it plasti dip by someone. might be cheaper going with wrapping it or plasti dip, but I would just check with someone on how the turn out would be, if you have considered those two options ASh __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

03-09-2016, 02:52 PM	#18
VA-Mach1 Mach & Cheese Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 797	Re: Weird hood/paint cracking/corrosion/something Wrapping it is pretty cheap but the surface would need to be smooth. Sanded, filled, primed. Everything you would have to do to get it ready for paint. Imperfections will show in the wrap.

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