I thought the last year of the lousy paint that peeled or got ugly ended with the first generations in 1994. Now I see a 95 with the same problem. My 94 didn't get that problem as fast but only because it was white. It didn't attract the hot Florida sun as much as the darker colors. However, almonst no first gens escaped the peeling that happens sooner or later in our kind of scorching summer sun. Yes, I know there are exceptions but it's all in where you park, waxing and other factors. Other cars don't need TLC and still last. I did, however, take fairly good care of my paint but no wax and it still lasted well. What was the first year with good paint? Well, assuming it did get better. You can't use a 2003 as an example because ofcourse it's still going to look good.
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my 2003.5 paint sucks donkey man tackle... the hood and tail of my car seem to be fading way quicker than the sides. I need to discuss this with my dealer onthe next oil change appt.'I did nothing... I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be!?'
2003.5 Vivid Yellow Protege5
Mods:
18" G-Racing Kirins - hyper black
Eibach Pro-Line lowering springs
MazdaSpeed Axelback Exhaust
Injen CAI - Polished
Tinted windows. Llumar 35front 2&hatch glass/25middle roll down glass/18backside4
DaveB trim rings
Painted Calipers - G2
Stereo:
Alpine CVA-1005 - 6.5" LCD Reciever.
Alpine DVA-5210 - DVD/WMA/CD/MP3 Player
Alpine ERA-G320 - EQ/Surround processor.
Kicker IX-405D 5 Channel Amp
Kicker 12" L5's in bandpass enclosure (2 of them)
Kicker K-57.2 Components up front
Kicker K-65 in back.
Future Mods?
Turbo?
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Originally posted by txkprotegeI have lighter color red than in 92 but not really faded, most 1st gens i've seen have been okay
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Originally posted by TheMANit doesn't? have you ever been to houston?
Originally posted by TheMANevery red 1st gen I've seen looks beat to **** and the paint is completely nasty, so I have no idea wtf you're talking about most of the ones I've seen with OK paint are the green, gray, blue, and white onesLast edited by mannydingo; 05-04-2005, 08:30 AM.
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Originally posted by TheMANevery red 1st gen I've seen looks beat to **** and the paint is completely nasty, so I have no idea wtf you're talking about
most of the ones I've seen with OK paint are the green, gray, blue, and white ones
92 Protege DX - Sold.
91 Dodge Dakota - Sold.
95 Ford Contour GL - Crashed.
96 Dodge Caravan - Sold.
90 Honda Accord LX - Sold.
98 Mazda 626 LX - DD.
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my 95's goldish color sucks ass! clear coat is peeling off by the day. had a couple of scratches and when the car was driven to New York from California they quickly rusted. I'm thinking about getting a paint job soon if I keep the car.1995 Protege DX
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Originally posted by TheMANI just don't see how on a 100% humidity day in houston is less humid than florida on the same day
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My 99 silver paint is holding up very well after 6 years. I haven't done any super special care with it either.My MAM SS Kit Install Thread | Gauge Customization kit - LEDs, icons, more! Sample:
Replacement Stainless Steel Hex Screws for your AWR swaybar! now 19mm AND 21.5mm!
99 ES 1.8 | Highlight Silver Metallic | shaved mouldings | DaveB's Brushed Gauge Rings | Llumar Tint charcoal 35 side, 20 rear; smoked mirror 18 moonroof | clear corners
JVC deck w/ Infinity Reference 5x7s and 6x9s, XM Radio via Custom Mount Delphi SkyFi | Rage Vigors 17x7 metal | Potenza RE750 215/40 rubber | Espilir springs
AWR 21.5mm Sway Bar w/adjustable endlinks & Trailing Links & Front/Rear Engine Mounts | Custom Fiberglass hood from Maz1.8T | 626 Wiper Stalk
C-17 Pilot--Jonathan--ProTuner
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Both my wife and I still think it's the best looking color for the body style. The blue they added with the mp3 is a close second.My MAM SS Kit Install Thread | Gauge Customization kit - LEDs, icons, more! Sample:
Replacement Stainless Steel Hex Screws for your AWR swaybar! now 19mm AND 21.5mm!
99 ES 1.8 | Highlight Silver Metallic | shaved mouldings | DaveB's Brushed Gauge Rings | Llumar Tint charcoal 35 side, 20 rear; smoked mirror 18 moonroof | clear corners
JVC deck w/ Infinity Reference 5x7s and 6x9s, XM Radio via Custom Mount Delphi SkyFi | Rage Vigors 17x7 metal | Potenza RE750 215/40 rubber | Espilir springs
AWR 21.5mm Sway Bar w/adjustable endlinks & Trailing Links & Front/Rear Engine Mounts | Custom Fiberglass hood from Maz1.8T | 626 Wiper Stalk
C-17 Pilot--Jonathan--ProTuner
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