Cleaning the car today, I noticed that two areas on the top edged the black grille have started to peel - it looks like it’s the lacquer/clear coat has broken down.  Anyone else have this, and how to repair it?

 

Only way to repair is to repaint tha panel

Thanks, would this affect the radar?

I have the same thing, and I've noticed that also the lacquer of top of the plastic cover of the ACC has started to peel off. Will this affect the ACC?

Mine is peeling. Doesn't bother the radar in the slightest.

Radar reflects off the metal of the car in front.

Maybe interesting if you approached a car made completely of polycarbonate.....

Ok, thanks, mine is also slightly starting to peel the laquer.

For waht I have noticed, but I guess this is not related to peeling, as it happened before, I sometime experience radar not picking up the car in the front, and I continue to approach the car in front of me and only when I get closer the car starts to brake more aggressively than it should.

1 hour ago, SwatKat said:

Ok, thanks, mine is also slightly starting to peel the laquer.

For waht I have noticed, but I guess this is not related to peeling, as it happened before, I sometime experience radar not picking up the car in the front, and I continue to approach the car in front of me and only when I get closer the car starts to brake more aggressively than it should.

Is the ‘distance’ on the ACC set too close?

Nope, it’s set at max. And it’s rarely happening, but this is why I don’t fully trust it:))

Edited 5 January5 Jan by SwatKat

Almost decided to replace the grille, as it’s peeling badly now. But looking on YT for a guide, it seems the front bumper has to be removed, or at least ‘eased out’. Anyone done this, and is it a job for arthritic hands, please?

I think i’d want to remove the grille to strip the lacquer off even if i didnt buy a new one.

If you're replacing the grille frame this can be done from the top of the bumper. If it's the actual grille, then you'll need to remove the bumper.

I'm not sure how you'll fare getting it back on. Some of the clips need a bit of force.

Thanks. It’s the full grille, the chrome surround is the only bit thanks not peeling!