Paint Chipping, Peeling o r Flaking at Edges & Panels of United Bravo

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Paint Chipping, Peeling o r Flaking at Edges & Panels of United Bravo

Several Bravo users have observed paint chipping, peeling o r small flaking at panel edges, door sills, around the wheel arches o r at joints shortly after purchase o r a few years in use. Given the build-quality signals reported for the Bravo e.g., “messed up paint” in early units
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, what are the typical root causes of such adhesion failures e.g., weak primer bonding, moisture ingress, poor paint-shop conditions, damage to panels during transit/assembly? What diagnostic steps peel-test, visual edge checking, micro-crack look should the owner perform and what corrective/maintenance options edge-sealant, repaint, warranty claim are viable in Pakistan’s local servicing environment?

Talha Kyanii asked on 08 Nov 2025 11:08:59 am

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Talha Kyanii - on 08 Nov 2025 11:47:52 am

Common Causes:

Weak primer bonding o r poor-quality factory paint — Bravo’s early units 2018–2020 often had substandard paint adhesion.

Stone chips and road debris — low-quality clear coat makes chips spread faster.

Moisture under paint due to improper sealing o r panel rust.

Poor paint thickness at edges and corners — typical in budget car assembly.

Rough washing o r polishing using hard brushes.

How to Diagnose:

Inspect door edges, wheel arches, bonnet and trunk joints for small paint lifts o r rust spots.

Lightly rub fingernail over chipped area — if paint lifts easily, adhesion is poor.

Check if underlying metal shows rust — indicates water seepage.

Fix & Maintenance:

For minor chipping:

Sand the area lightly.

Apply touch-up primer + paint + clear coat pen available from United dealerships.

Cost: Rs 500–1,000 per panel DIY.

For severe peeling:

Sand down to metal, reapply primer and repaint affected panel Rs 3,000–6,000 locally.

Use paint protection film PPF on edges and wheel arches after repaint.

Apply rust converter before painting if any corrosion is visible.

Always wash gently — avoid brushes o r rough cloths at service stations.