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    Paint is peeling off Both Wiper Arms

    Went in for a Service and noted to them that the Paint is peeling off Both Wiper Arms.

    Even though the Tiguan is still under warranty, they said its normal wear and wouldn't be covered under warranty.
    Is this correct??

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    Not something I would die in a ditch over. I'd remove them, prep, and give them a coat of nice satin two pack (which you can get in a rattle can these days). They were probably powder coated from the factory, and a lot of that stuff is porous - could be a reaction with an additive.
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    Is it correct that they are not covered under warranty as they are wear and tear?

    I thought paint peeling is covered under warranty?

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    Id say its wear and tear.
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    I see this normally on cars 10+ years old. Never had this happen before with paint peeling on a car 3.5 years old.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FastMitch View Post
    Is it correct that they are not covered under warranty as they are wear and tear?

    I thought paint peeling is covered under warranty?
    Body paint has a defined warranty doubt wiper arms would have. As said get the spraycan out only a 30 min job to sand them off and spray them. Its all these mods you have done, has upset the thermetic rhythm of the arms and caused the paint to flake.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hillbilly View Post
    Its all these mods you have done, has upset the thermetic rhythm of the arms and caused the paint to flake.


    Do you have a how-to guide to remove the wiper arm?

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    Quote Originally Posted by FastMitch View Post

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    Last edited by Hillbilly; 17-07-2023 at 08:43 AM.
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    Thanks mate

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