2016 paint problems?
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[QUOTE=JKBrad;19915452]Ouch. Used to see that on white trucks a decade ago and more, but not lately. Did you buy it new? Has it had any paint or body work?[/QUOTE
no body or paint work and I had it built. Funny part about having it built is, I ordered everything I could on it along with the technology package. I finally got it in and didn’t realize at first that they didn’t put the 360 cameras on it, which I seen the order sheet and my dealer did order it with it. Called ford and asked about it and they said, “well, he didn’t get charged for it”. Lol
no body or paint work and I had it built. Funny part about having it built is, I ordered everything I could on it along with the technology package. I finally got it in and didn’t realize at first that they didn’t put the 360 cameras on it, which I seen the order sheet and my dealer did order it with it. Called ford and asked about it and they said, “well, he didn’t get charged for it”. Lol
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Similar problem with my white 2015 F150 XL. It appears to be a problem where the wet paint may have pooled a bit at a couple of areas and has flaked off. I've seen this with water-based paints that are applied too heavily during a coating. The primer is still there (as is the aluminum panel), so other than appearance, nothing to fret about. Its a truck and if used like a truck, who cares? At least it won't rust.
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My 16 has a serious paint run on the drivers fender, I just attribute it to mass production techniques. Stuff is gonna go wrong, I'm just glad it's not the driveline
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
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My 16 has a serious paint run on the drivers fender, I just attribute it to mass production techniques. Stuff is gonna go wrong, I'm just glad it's not the driveline
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
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My 16 has a serious paint run on the drivers fender, I just attribute it to mass production techniques. Stuff is gonna go wrong, I'm just glad it's not the driveline
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
Not sure if this is water based paint, but subarus (where I came from) have had this issue for 20-30 years due to the water based paint
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Mine too, paint flaking off in various places on my white 2016. I first noticed it in 2021 and got Ford to repaint the roof but I had to pay 25%, about $375 if I remember correctly. Now it's flaking at the tailgate, edge of hood, top of the bed, and on the top of both front fenders (most noticed when the hood is up). Horrible paint job. The body shop said its from incorrect/insufficent prep on the aluminum before painting. I'm not sure if I'll buy another Ford. It's an XLT, are the higher end models holding up any better with their paint?
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It almost always only happens with non metallic white. GM has that the same issue. White has to be applied more heavily is my guess. I've seen it coming off of some vehicles in sheets, with big patches of primer exposed.
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It's shameful how bad the paint on plain white Gm and Fords I see is.
My plain white 2005 Toyota Highlander has a lot of hood chips but looks great otherwise. Why can't Detroit get it right? I guess I won't buy anymore plain white Detroit "iron"even though it shows dirt less and seems to do better in the Texas sun than dark colors.
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I noticed it on a white Camry yesterday. The hood was half white, half primer. Very common on white.
Best advice I would have is to stay out of drive through car washes. The brushes and chemicals are tough on paint and plastics. Worn of clear coat, and yellow, cloudy headlights are often due to the wear done by carwash brushes. For some reason, clear coat never seems to peal from white, the paint itself comes off. Maybe because the color coat on white has to be thicker. Also, UV penetrates white paint a lot easier, and damages the bond between it and the primer.
So, those who live in the far south, or at elevation, would do best to park a white vehicle in the shade. Ironically, the best performing color I’ve noticed over my life in Texas is black. The sun never fades it. Red and silver are the worst. Modern clear coat makes it better though.
Best advice I would have is to stay out of drive through car washes. The brushes and chemicals are tough on paint and plastics. Worn of clear coat, and yellow, cloudy headlights are often due to the wear done by carwash brushes. For some reason, clear coat never seems to peal from white, the paint itself comes off. Maybe because the color coat on white has to be thicker. Also, UV penetrates white paint a lot easier, and damages the bond between it and the primer.
So, those who live in the far south, or at elevation, would do best to park a white vehicle in the shade. Ironically, the best performing color I’ve noticed over my life in Texas is black. The sun never fades it. Red and silver are the worst. Modern clear coat makes it better though.
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