My model of MX-5 is: __NC2 PRHT I’m based near: __Glasgow I’m looking for technical help or recommendations on: __paint chipping Despite being kept outdoors in a very wet climate, the paint on my car has held up remarkably well. However, I’ve noticed over the last year or so that the edges of the…

Is it the known problem with the PRHT deck paint? [image] Bubbling paint on bodywork Body, Interior & Styling That doesn’t sound cheap, I will do some research to find companies nearby. I believe the colour name is copper red

Thanks for the response. It’s not the bubbling - which I had on the bonnet, and which required a respray. This is a much more distinct series of chips along the edges. It looks like they have been banged against a hard surface repeatedly. When I retract the roof the panel doesn’t seem to scrape as…

Just checked mine carefully under strong light and no chips. One edge has no contact and the other rests on a rubber strip so this is a bit perplexing. Some pics would be a good starting point. The bubbling on the bonnet is a different issue; ie: aluminum corrosion. I have that; irritating but a mu…

[IMG_7015] On closer inspection it’s actually more like the paint has flaked off rather than chipped. What I don’t realise until reading this forum was that the deck lid isn’t actually made of metal. On the plus side, the flaked off areas won’t rust but I’m still a bit puzzled as to the cause. Do …

I had this on my NC2 and it was present when I bought it. I put it down to a reaction of the paint with the composite panel, possibly caused by expansion and contraction with temperature changes throughout the year. Coupled with the fact it’s the leading edge of the panel - particularly when the hoo…

Hi, I think those “chips” were bubbles and the paint has come off. IanC provided a link earlier in this thread. You could just touch them Up but I think it would be noticeable. “ What I don’t realise until reading this forum was that the deck lid isn’t actually made of metal” The roof is not s…

[image] Glasgow_West: Do you think these bits could be touched up, or need a respray? That is damage caused by either frost expanding trapped moisture (ice), or hot sun doing the same thing (steam). Fibreglass boats, and cars, and filler repairs can suffer also, depending on the mix used at …

Thanks for all this information, which is very interesting. I’ve had the car just over 6 years now, and feel it’s too late in my ownership to go to the expense of a respray. I’ll try and do a careful job of touching up the area - it might not look great, but it already looks very wrong, so…

Yep, take your time with the touch-up paint and it’ll be better than leaving as-is. I’d recommend the genuine Mazda stuff, it seems to get the best match, plus a few small artist’s brushes rather than the included one which ends up applying the paint too thickly in my experience. Cheers, Steve

Paint chipping - what's causing it?

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IanC 17 March 2025 20:01 2

Is it the known problem with the PRHT deck paint?

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