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If its that simple (see above) why are we having these issues still and why isnt Jeep dealing with this the responsible way? I also have bubbles extending beyond my hinges to the door?According to the body shop that “fixed” my bubbled paint the problem is caused by the unpainted door against the unpainted door hung which is a potted material. The hinge is leaching something out that is causing the paint to bubble. The metal itself is intact. He recommended a gasket between the hinge and door to at least keep the paint from bubbling on the door and hood. So, I had a buddy make some on a 3D printer.
Well lets hop to it- sell those and All wrangler owners 2018+ will prob make him rich or noone will buy Wranglers - ouch that hurt!!!!!!According to the body shop that “fixed” my bubbled paint the problem is caused by the unpainted door against the unpainted door hung which is a potted material. The hinge is leaching something out that is causing the paint to bubble. The metal itself is intact. He recommended a gasket between the hinge and door to at least keep the paint from bubbling on the door and hood. So, I had a buddy make some on a 3D printer.
I wouldn’t be shocked if the plant isn’t exactly clean in the paint area and have various metal dust getting all over the body before paint.
Another route would be to carefully mask and clear coat each contact surface before the corrosion takes hold. That should take care of it for good as long as you don't use anything from a rattle can.
That why if I decide to remove the hinges and break the factory paint to apply some PS870. I would order all new hinges and have them powder coated black or something. I think it would be way overkill, but look sweet at the same time.
That would look good with the sting. I may do the same.
Interesting hypothesis. What explains the reoccurrence of this issue when it has been fixed? There may be some poor repairs, but not that many.
