I noticed that the top painted surfaces of the vehicle seem that it doesn't have a clear coat on it.

The doors seem smoother, even after I just wax the entire vehicle.

I have 2 questions:

1) Does the vehicle leave the factory without a 'clearcoat' and then get a 'clearcoat' right before delivery to the dealer?

I seem to remember that's how Toyota does their Camry's. All the 'clearcoats' are added in the Southeast by Southeast Toyota, I believe.

2) I 've talked to my brother in law who works in service at a Mercury dealer and he said it was a bad paint job and to take it back to the dealer to have it re-done. He stated that he had one come in like that.

My problem is I bought it in Charlotte and live 160 miles away from the dealer I bought it from.

I'm thinking I should take it to my nearest Ford dealer. Would they do the paint job or re-apply a 'clearcoat'?

Again, excuse me for not understanding paint on vehicles, but I'm under the impression that a 'clearcoat' is added after the main painting is done....if this isn't true, then please excuse me.

I guess what I'm wondering is, can a local Ford dealer fix the problem because the top of all the painted surfaces really feels rough and not smooth at all and I don't want it to fade or get damage from sun because I did anything about it.

 

If it is a warranty repair any dealer should do it.

 

the problem with the paint on the roof is not lack of clear coat but contaminents from being shipprd and settleing on the paint. my 03 explorer was the same way. you should check out www.zainostore.com

 

Used MOTHERS clay bar instead.....$15.00 for the clay bar, the special glide spray, and bottle of wax....came all in the package...

Looks and feels brand new.....saved a great deal of money because I believe Zaino's clay bar was $16.00 alone plus shipping, just for the clay bar.

Thanks USMCexplorer for the informaton that lead to fixing the problem.

rpgman