I purchased my HCH-II on 8/22/06. I discovered on the 14th day of ownership that paint on the trunklid near the edges of the spoiler on both sides have been worn down. I mean there were 2 paint chips, one on each end of the spoiler, that were all the way through the primer.

I took the car back to the dealer for an inspection and the service manager immediately recommended painting the trunklid. At that point I wasn't happy about it, since the car is still too new to be painted, but agreed to have the problem fixed.

To make a long story short, they have painted my car the 4th time today. Every single time, the work was done superbly. However, after a few days of driving, the ripples will return. I am sorry I don't have pictures to show you what I am trying to describe. You have to look really carefully and it helps when the car is clean. My car is galaxy grey, so it was especially hard to see those scratches under the sun.

I have searched this forum to see if anyone has have the same issue, but found none.

Today, I saw another hybrid in a parking lot and went over to see the trunklid. The same problem is beginning to surface on that car also.

My theory is, that the spoiler is constantly being pushed by air running over it and therefore cuts into the paint. I am no engineer or aerodynamicist, so I can't prove nor confirm this.

Sorry for the long post. I am picking up my car tomorrow. I think my problem will come back. I already got American Honda involved in this, but they have no previous complaints about this yet.

Please. Check your trunklid around the spoiler. Near the edges. On the sides.

Can't wait to hear from you, fellow HCH-II owners!

Eric.