The paint is peeling on my Mercedes. Do I have any recourse as the dealer says nothing can be done
- Posted on February 10, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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The paint is peeling on my Mercedes. Do I have any recourse as the dealer says nothing can be done

The problem is likely from the switch to two-stage paint where the base colour layer is water-based and the harder clear coat is solvent-based, writes Lou Trottier