GregoryNP

My LS460 had the front bumper painted my the dealer. The paint was done according to the service history after the dealer certified the car but before I bought it. The front of the car now has a lot of stone chip damage. I'm sure it is because of the non-factory paint job. Think I have a claim?

caha14

Unless the repair was subpar, in which case you could have a discussion with your dealer, I honestly don't believe CPO would cover. Basically, if the bumper looked perfect, and after 500 miles of normal driving it looks awful throughout, then I would bring it up. If it is that bad, I want to think the dealer will take care of it.

FWIW, even if this paint is less resistant to chipping than the factory paint (which I don't know to be the case), the factory paint doesn't hold up that great either, IMO. Perhaps you can show us the damage?

slimjimtel

Get some Dr. color Chip. Stuff is amazing.

dlbuckls10

Paint chips is typical for any vehicle. CPO don't cover paint chips or other paint imperfections. I got some touch-up paint at the local parts store and it works well.

Nospinzone

If the paint was peeling you would have a case, but stone chips happen to all bumpers.

I guess you can always ask and maybe they will make some accommodation. It couldn't hurt, even if they just give you a free tube of touch up paint, it ain't cheap.

GXAlan

CPO won't cover trim, rattles, or squeaks.

sktn77a

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CPO doesn't cover paint. However, if the paint job was not up to par (defective), talk to the dealer that did it - my former BMW dealer gave a lifetime warranty on bodywork repairs, and other shops may do so also.