paint chips

[daxxthib896]

Has anyone else had problems with paint chipping on the Kizashi? I was washing my car one day when some paint on the grill chipped off. We got the grill replaced, but the new grill also chipped, and a little spot on the front is also chipped. I've heard of other people having problems with chipping. I'll also add that i was using a pressure washer, but not super powerful one that you would expect to constantly chip paint.

[n8dogg]

There's a whole thread regarding this issue, very frustrating.

[KuroNekko]

Yes, the Kizashi has paint chipping issues with both body and grill.
The body paint chipping issue mainly applies to 2010 models, however, it can be seen in later models.
There was recently a Suzuki service bulletin posted here about that. However, it does not apply to the grill. The grill is chipping regardless of model year, I believe.
Mine is chipping a little bit on the lower grill of my Sport GTS from normal road debris. It's not that noticeable until you are up close and inspecting the grill. However, at this rate, the grill may be fully stripped of its coating by 100,000 miles.

To protect the hood, I strongly suggest you get a deflector like I did or get some kind of paint protection coating.

[BxKizashiS]

Yessir, my grill if peeling as well, thinking about dipping it in black. And maybe get a deflector after i get my carbon fiber hood.

[KuroNekko]

Yessir, my grill if peeling as well, thinking about dipping it in black. And maybe get a deflector after i get my carbon fiber hood.

Who sells a CF hood for the Kizashi? If you don't get it painted, make sure that you wax it often or it will turn yellow.

[Firefly]

My grille has a few small chips. Body paint has none.