Has anyone noticed this before?

luvmyGT · November 11th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Alright so I was detailing my car for the first time the other night and noticed something on the back bumper where the trunk comes down. All along the bumper where the trunk closes down are little white scratches, then when i took a look a the trunk itself It was rough to the touch where it closes down to the bumper. I don't exactly slam down hard when closing my trunk

IronStomach · November 11th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Funny, I just noticed the same thing this weekend. They look like swirl marks straightened out and all in a row. I don't slam the trunk, maybe it comes in contact while the car is moving?

luvmyGT · November 11th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Well at least I'm not alone!! It's very frustrating though now that I've noticed it it's all I see when I close or open my trunk....I'm really curious what's causing it...

DiMora · November 11th, 2009, 03:38 PM

Mine has that too.

DiMora · November 11th, 2009, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by luvmyGT

Well at least I'm not alone!! It's very frustrating though now that I've noticed it it's all I see when I close or open my trunk....I'm really curious what's causing it...

The bottom edge of the trunk lid is impacting the bumper when the trunk is slammed.

I close mine gently now.

stanglifemike · November 11th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Weird...I dont have that on mine

blk08gt · November 11th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Mine has the same thing.

NastyFX4 · November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM

I just checked mine...

NastyFX4 · November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM

No scratches. LOL

06dkkiser · November 11th, 2009, 06:18 PM

Mine has it too. I noticed it a few months ago. Doesnt really bother me.

joshfrisco · November 11th, 2009, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by 06dkkiser

Mine has it too. I noticed it a few months ago. Doesnt really bother me.

same here

2006greyGT · November 11th, 2009, 07:55 PM

sell it...j/k

Nameless · November 12th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Pics?

luvmyGT · November 12th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Originally Posted by NamelessLiar

Pics?

ya since I have to post up a pic for my profile later today, i'll post one up of my nice trunk scratches

cale2006 · November 12th, 2009, 10:03 AM

My current mustang doesn't have that problem but my old 2004 had that problem and I was told by ford that the back bumper towards the center will sometimes sagg or warp causing defects in the paint (cracks and discoloration).

fullboogie · November 12th, 2009, 12:07 PM

Mine has the same thing! I've always thought it was something the boneheads at the dealership did to the car. And I don't think slamming the trunk has anything to do with it. Hmmmmm...

luvmyGT · November 12th, 2009, 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by fullboogie

Mine has the same thing! I've always thought it was something the boneheads at the dealership did to the car. And I don't think slamming the trunk has anything to do with it. Hmmmmm...

Ya I had thought that too since mine was a demo when I bought it........but it seems that the people who have it have mostly 08' GT's.....hmmmmm

Boercker · December 22nd, 2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by luvmyGT

Alright so I was detailing my car for the first time the other night and noticed something on the back bumper where the trunk comes down. All along the bumper where the trunk closes down are little white scratches, then when i took a look a the trunk itself It was rough to the touch where it closes down to the bumper. I don't exactly slam down hard when closing my trunk

Kind of an old post, but it's not from you slamming the trunk, it's from highway bumps that cause friction scratches. If you remove the interior panel in fron if your latch in the trunk, there should be 3 little bolts in there holding that latch in place. Loosen then, pull that metal up about an 1/8 of an inch, then retighten. Buff those scratches out and your good to go. Over time that metal just gets pushed down, no matter how gentle you close the trunk.

hope this helps!
(first post btw)

AMmuslGT · December 22nd, 2009, 02:32 PM

i'll have to check mine later.

November 11th, 2009, 02:23 PM	#1
luvmyGT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 527 iTrader: 0 reviews	Has anyone noticed this before? Alright so I was detailing my car for the first time the other night and noticed something on the back bumper where the trunk comes down. All along the bumper where the trunk closes down are little white scratches, then when i took a look a the trunk itself It was rough to the touch where it closes down to the bumper. I don't exactly slam down hard when closing my trunk

November 11th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#2
IronStomach Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West [of] Chicago Posts: 2,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Funny, I just noticed the same thing this weekend. They look like swirl marks straightened out and all in a row. I don't slam the trunk, maybe it comes in contact while the car is moving? __________________ Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

November 11th, 2009, 03:38 PM	#4
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November 11th, 2009, 04:00 PM	#6
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Weird...I dont have that on mine __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#8
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	I just checked mine... __________________

November 11th, 2009, 02:46 PM	#3
luvmyGT Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 527 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well at least I'm not alone!! It's very frustrating though now that I've noticed it it's all I see when I close or open my trunk....I'm really curious what's causing it...

November 11th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#7
blk08gt Regular 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 198 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine has the same thing.

November 11th, 2009, 04:35 PM	#9
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 16,010 iTrader: 9 reviews	No scratches. LOL __________________

November 11th, 2009, 07:55 PM	#12
2006greyGT Premium Member 2006 Satin Silver GT 11.08@125.22 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: KC Posts: 3,073 iTrader: 0 reviews	sell it...j/k __________________ 2.6l KENNE BELL 298 Stroker, Ported heads Pro Motion Built 3650/McLeod RST/ MGW Short Throw Long tube/O/R X /Borla Touring 8 rib/65 lb injectors/GT500 twin fuel ET Drag Slicks/3.73 gear Detroit Truetrac /CDC AGR Spoiler

November 12th, 2009, 12:07 PM	#16
fullboogie Enthusiast 2008 GT Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 807 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mine has the same thing! I've always thought it was something the boneheads at the dealership did to the car. And I don't think slamming the trunk has anything to do with it. Hmmmmm... __________________ Fuel Altereds Rule The Earth

December 22nd, 2009, 02:32 PM	#19
AMmuslGT Baby Punchin' Champ 2008 Mustang GT I have a toy Pony. He takes Big shits Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Gilbert, Az Near phoenix Posts: 1,857 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'll have to check mine later. __________________ Mods In garage

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