andrew.tt

brief history... this was a very small paint bubble on the roof rail. It was probably there when I purchased but I never noticed.

<img src="http://www.squarewave.us/army/andrew/ttStuff/IMG_2085.jpg">

Over the years (purchased in feb 2000) it has gotten progressively worse. Recently the paint has peeled. My main concern here is rust (which it is not doing as of now) I really don't want to pay a lot to repaint this one spot because after 4 winters in boston.... I might as well paint the whole car.

DIY suggestions?

andrew

Detailers Paradise

There must have been some contamination during the painting process. I'm afraid there is nothing you can do about it short of a respray.

andrew.tt

too late to complain to AoA?

JustJeff

I don't think this is a DIY job.

Kyle K: TampaS4

If its factory paint, i believe the paint has a lifetime warranty.

pakman

It has a 12 year body warranty so get Audi to sort it

meem

same problem -- it's a well-known defect but i'm not sure if they'll fix it outisde of warranty. however, they (clair collision) left some scratches in the roof when they fixed it -- so now the car's heading in to get the whole roof repainted (again, under warranty).

meem

it's strictly a problem with the roof rails.

aidB

...I hope it helps<ul><li><a href="http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/viewtopic.php?t=25166&amp;highlight=bubbles">http://www.tt-forum.co.uk/ttforumbbs/viewtopic.php?t=25166&amp;highlight=bubbles</a</li></ul>

gesTTalt

I think we have longer paint warranty...that'd be too hard for a diy...get dealer to take care of it