Not having a good paint day :(
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Based on your experience in this instance you actually still think that? 
I'd be willing to bet it isn't factory paint on that area, as it should've come off that easily at all. It sounds like it was touched up and that's why it flaked off so easily. Even if you're the original owner of a car you can't guarantee that all of the paint is original as a lot of new car dealers will repaint small sections of their new cars if something happens on the lot (such as someone scratching the paint, dropping something on the car, minor accident moving the car around on the lot, etc.)
I'd be willing to bet it isn't factory paint on that area, as it should've come off that easily at all. It sounds like it was touched up and that's why it flaked off so easily. Even if you're the original owner of a car you can't guarantee that all of the paint is original as a lot of new car dealers will repaint small sections of their new cars if something happens on the lot (such as someone scratching the paint, dropping something on the car, minor accident moving the car around on the lot, etc.)
One thing I learned, they LIE and SWEAR truth in the same breath in most dealings with the public. Oh well, I made a few bucks and learned that stealerships of that day were free of any moral guideposts. I was just a lowly service dept. greeter/writer, but saw all the crap that went on...I always treated customers with respect and courtesy, and never suggested service beyond what was needed, EVEN when the bosses pushed for 'specials' and bonus pay for un-needed services. 3 months was enough!
