Ford Paint Sucks
11-20-2010, 10:19 PM
#51
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: King, NC
Posts: 206
I had the same problem on a then 2 year old 2002 Explorer, the sail panels peeled completely and all they gave me was the run around. I also owned an Integra that faded above the passenger side fender down to the primer after 5 years. Back in the day I didn't see any cars with orange peel from the factory.
11-21-2010, 09:43 AM
#53
6th Gear Member
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Southeast Virginia
Posts: 6,409
I've had my '07 vista blue Mustang for three years now and I also recently discovered that the paint is eroding right in front of the hood. WHen I went to the dealership for the preveious maintenance check, he told me I have to go to the main dealership which is located 20 to 30 miles where I live. I'm hoping that sometime later this year or early next year, I can take it to a body shop and hopefully the cost won't be too much. I guess the paint that auto companies use aren't that good because I've seen some new cars that have paint erosion.
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Last edited by 07 Stang; 11-21-2010 at 09:46 AM.
03-24-2011, 09:25 AM
#55
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Miami, FL
Posts: 151
Same here. I just noticed that the paint on the inside of my driver's door handle is chipping off a little. I may have to make seperate appointments with a body shop to have this painted as well as the paint bubbles on my hood.
03-24-2011, 09:56 AM
#56
4th Gear Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 1,846
I was wondering what you guys think I should do with regard to the paint. My car is literally 6 months old at this point, and so far during regular driving and pristine maintenance, I've got 3-4 decently sized paint chips off the front of the hood, which seems sorta ridiculous for 6 months. Would you guys go into the dealer over it or just forget it?
03-24-2011, 10:36 AM
#57
5th Gear Member
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 4,256
I was wondering what you guys think I should do with regard to the paint. My car is literally 6 months old at this point, and so far during regular driving and pristine maintenance, I've got 3-4 decently sized paint chips off the front of the hood, which seems sorta ridiculous for 6 months. Would you guys go into the dealer over it or just forget it?
Mine is starting to bubble/peel like really badly, which looks like schit, so I also need to do something about it. I've been to the dealer, with the printed out TSB, called, left voicemails, emailed Ford representatives etc etc and they want NOTHING to do with it (which is infuriating since I take pride in the presentation of my car). Since your car is new it's worth a shot to see if they would take care of it, but don't be surprised if they look at you like you're speaking a different language.
03-24-2011, 01:23 PM
#59
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Texas
Posts: 186
I suspect you haven't looked at the edges and corners of every painted panel... you will find some paint drips, bubbles.
