Hood Peeling / Suspension Problems

AleroMike87 · 03-11-2007, 09:10 PM

Hood Peeling, i took my car through a car wash ( not touchless ) and now there is a 1/2" by 4" peel that came off right about where the hood release is, and two smaller peices on the edge as well, ive noticed that the hood underneath is mostly rusted or seperated and its causing the seam to crack or lift off the top on the edge of my hood, there are other parts that are starting to fall off because of the cracks and im wondering what to do to stop it or fix it, its chiped all the way down to the gray.

Suspension problems, when i got my eibachs and rotors put on and my alignment done i noticed that there was a clicking after most bumps i hit in the road, i went back and i was told that it was just somethin in my brakes that doesnt have the silicone between something and it would be fixed when i get new pads, is this guy a shoemaker or what?

any help or input is greatly appreciated.

Wreckless · 03-11-2007, 09:14 PM

I cant see too clearly is your car dark green?Just curious cuz I have the same problem with mine its doin it under the hood as well as the inside on the doors.Im wondering if its something to do with the paint.

AleroMike87 · 03-11-2007, 09:19 PM

no my cars midnight blue, alot of aleros do it, i called a gm dealership and gave them my vin # and they said theres no recall or callback or anything. if you ask me i think its bullshit because ive seen alot of alero with the exact problem, i should be able to open my well taken care of aleros hood without ripping off paint.

[ion] C2 · 03-11-2007, 09:23 PM

yep my paints flaking too inside the doors under the hood near the release

Wreckless · 03-11-2007, 09:26 PM

Makes a guy mad doesnt it

Oldsnut · 03-12-2007, 12:21 AM

What year are your cars??? GM has had paint problems in the past. ( I know from experience) It needs to be addressed early if it is to be resolved especially if it's widespread.

Wreckless · 03-12-2007, 01:53 AM

Mines an 02

AGT · 03-12-2007, 09:51 AM

I had a 99 and no paint problems other rock chips.

The clicking noise maybe your springs trying to settle.

AleroMike87 · 03-12-2007, 02:29 PM

the springs have been on for about 5 months, and mines an 01, anyone think gm will do anything about it? or should i just sand it down to make sure it doesnt spread or crack further and then get it touched up?

AGT · 03-12-2007, 02:35 PM

Hard to say...(They) recommend that you sand it and use some primer but I am not a paint guy...I have my brother in law for that. I just do metal.

steve-o · 03-12-2007, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by AleroMike87

the springs have been on for about 5 months, and mines an 01, anyone think gm will do anything about it? or should i just sand it down to make sure it doesnt spread or crack further and then get it touched up?

nope, best bet is to sand it down. make sure there is no rust what so ever, because even if there is just a little bit and you try and paint over, it will just come back.

AleroMike87 · 03-12-2007, 03:32 PM

what grade sandpaper would you guys recomend, and should i just match the paint and touch it up myself or will that probably look horrible, its not a big peice but its noticable, i wish my car was silver haha

Gr1m · 03-12-2007, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by AleroMike87

what grade sandpaper would you guys recomend, and should i just match the paint and touch it up myself or will that probably look horrible, its not a big peice but its noticable, i wish my car was silver haha

i tried to do it to my ho when one of my friends tapped into me and it was very noticable, and i have a silver car lol

teflone · 03-12-2007, 03:37 PM

join the club

I got peeling from that identical area..

Water is getting in from under neath..

mine is progressing, under the hood the paint is peeling hardcore..,

There is bubble behind the paint now.. only thing holding the paint on, is the rust.. haha..

03-22-2007, 01:20 PM

I have a 03 and its peeling under the hood and doors...

AndysGX · 03-22-2007, 03:17 PM

I have a 2000 and the paint is fine. Then again, I'm much farther south. No salty roads in the winter here.....

alerored04 · 03-22-2007, 03:31 PM

the clicking in your suspension could be your strut mounts, it doesnt affect the vehicle, its just annoying, mine does it too. I should replace mine soon.

ancona46 · 03-23-2007, 07:53 PM

it can effect the car if u leave it go long enough a couple grand ams have ripped the mount and the strut popped through and smacked the hood