Paint blistering

[hanny1973]

Hi all - I've just noticed this by the passenger door, has anyone else suffered from the same issue? Presumably this is covered by a paint warranty??

Thanks.

[hanny1973]

OK - I've just realised there are numerous posts on this although some are quite old....any recent examples would help.

[hanny1973]

I've emailed the dealer I've just had a new clutch fitted at with the hope they'll view it kindly.

I'll await a reply!

[hanny1973]

Jon39 said:

After using a magnet, I think I am correct saying that only the rear quarter panels are made of steel. As alloy and glass fibre cannot corrode, the warranty does not seem to be of much help.

As you say hanny1973, this topic has been oft repeated. It was suggested once that there might be a pattern to the blister problem, possibly by paint preparation process changes, or sometimes by special order colours which might be dealt with differently. It was also hoped that the problem might had been overcome at a certain date.

Would you therefore mind saying the Model Year of you own car?

It's a 2007 black Vantage Roadster. The response from Aston this morning....

''We would need to have the car inspected by an Aston Martin approved bodyshop and a quote for repair raised, then we can submit this to Aston Martin for their consideration.

Paint warranty on a new car is 3 years so your car would be outside of this, but we may be able to get a goodwill contribution from Aston Martin toward the repair.''

It would be good to understand what the cost would be before I take it there.