[s-cars] How common is paint checking or cross hatches in the paint? Also, sorry to the guy on Highway 119 near Longmont

[Paul.Park at colorado.edu]

Hey guys,

Although my paint checking seems to be the worst that I've ever seen in any
car, I think the issue of paint checking has become a little bit mroe frequent
amongst some s-car guys. I have heard from a few people, that their S-cars
exhibit some sort of cross hatching on the hood, and decklid. It's ironic,
because most of the S-car reviews that I've read, go into lengths about the big
Audi's fit and finish, and the high quality paint.

Anyways, on some parts of my car, it's obvious that the clear coat is just
whithering away. Is this what causes the cross hatching?

I just want a new paint job:)

Paul
-p.s. - to the guy in the Silver S6 on Highway 119 near Niwot/Longmont, I
always seem to drive like a maniac around you. But I'm always coming from work
and it's nice to open her up when there aren't many cars around.