Roof channel sealant cracking?
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07-15-2012, 08:40 PM
I have this same problam. 3 1/2 years ago I took my truck to a reputable autobody shop to have my whole roof painted and fixed. Last Sunday I washed my truck and waxed it, and noticed my paint peeled on the roof.
So the other day I took it back to the autobody shop to have them see it and see what they would do to fix it, I was told they warrenty their work for as long as I own the truck. Now they are saying that they won't warrenty it because it is a bad design by Ford, and it will keep doing it. But for $500 they will fix it again, with no warrenty.
Needless to say I will go else where as soon as I can afford it. In the mean time I am brushing on some primer and hoping I can get it fixed soon.
If anyone knows a better way of fixing this please let us know? Is their a better putty to put in the channel? Or how about adding a flex agent into the paint?
So the other day I took it back to the autobody shop to have them see it and see what they would do to fix it, I was told they warrenty their work for as long as I own the truck. Now they are saying that they won't warrenty it because it is a bad design by Ford, and it will keep doing it. But for $500 they will fix it again, with no warrenty.
Needless to say I will go else where as soon as I can afford it. In the mean time I am brushing on some primer and hoping I can get it fixed soon.
If anyone knows a better way of fixing this please let us know? Is their a better putty to put in the channel? Or how about adding a flex agent into the paint?
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07-16-2012, 08:02 AM
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GoCamping Asked: How much did they charge you the first time around?
The first time they charged $350 for the roof, plus I had some other cosmetic work done at the same time. Like having my wheel arches painted, and front grill painted. So my total bill was like $550.
The first time they charged $350 for the roof, plus I had some other cosmetic work done at the same time. Like having my wheel arches painted, and front grill painted. So my total bill was like $550.
Your pics don't show up from photobucket, I think they're in a private album?
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07-16-2012, 12:52 PM
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GoCamping, I did find just surface rust where it peeled. I also peeled off some more paint that was still on. Then I sanded the bare metal, then primed. I also am brushing some primer over the cracked paint. When done I will brush on some touch up paint. I consider this a temporary fix.
It is driving me nuts that it is there. Even though no one can see it I know it is there. I try my best to keep this truck nice, and take care of it.
It is driving me nuts that it is there. Even though no one can see it I know it is there. I try my best to keep this truck nice, and take care of it.
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07-17-2012, 09:14 AM
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I'd suggest taking that primer back off and sealing/treating that crack and rust with some POR-15, Rustbullet, or a similar product. Primer isn't going to do much to kill/prevent the spread of that rust. One of those products I listed above will actually seal the rust and prevent oxygen from getting to it, effectively killing the rust where it is now. Once you get that done, then have it primered and repainted.
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07-17-2012, 10:24 AM
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I'd suggest taking that primer back off and sealing/treating that crack and rust with some POR-15, Rustbullet, or a similar product. Primer isn't going to do much to kill/prevent the spread of that rust. One of those products I listed above will actually seal the rust and prevent oxygen from getting to it, effectively killing the rust where it is now. Once you get that done, then have it primered and repainted.
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07-17-2012, 10:36 AM
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07-17-2012, 11:49 AM
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Everyone I know who has used it has loved it. Only issue with it is it has a tendency to fade over time when used on frames. Apparently Chassis Saver has a UV protect-ant mixed in to prevent this.
I'll let you know better next year when I start my frame off on the 72 Bronco.
I'll let you know better next year when I start my frame off on the 72 Bronco.
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07-17-2012, 12:56 PM
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Everyone I know who has used it has loved it. Only issue with it is it has a tendency to fade over time when used on frames. Apparently Chassis Saver has a UV protect-ant mixed in to prevent this.
I'll let you know better next year when I start my frame off on the 72 Bronco.
I'll let you know better next year when I start my frame off on the 72 Bronco.
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07-17-2012, 01:29 PM
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