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I'm simply amazed at how many newer white cars lately have sheets of paint falling right off. I've been noticing it for awhile on Hyundai/Kia vehicles, but yesterday I saw a newer Altima (current body style) in a parking lot with a 12" diameter area of missing paint on the hood. What is going on here? White is a very basic color and I can't understand why they can't get it right. I have a 2006 Chevy Express that has the same issue, but you'd think they'd have it figured out by now.
I know Toyota had this issue esp with certain yr Corolla's and I know some got a free redo from Toyota.
We have a white Prius that I know has been on the list of affected cars. It is a 2011. I wash and wax regularly and so far it has been ok. I know it is a two stage pain and a bit more involved that the other colors. But it has also been more resilient to the freeway rashes that my other cars have.
It has nothing to do with the color and everything to do with cheap materials and/or improper prep work.
My understanding (what someone that worked in a car plant told me) is that white cars require more paint than other colors, therefore I can see a mfg cheaping out.
I know Toyota had this issue esp with certain yr Corolla's and I know some got a free redo from Toyota.
We have a white Prius that I know has been on the list of affected cars. It is a 2011. I wash and wax regularly and so far it has been ok. I know it is a two stage pain and a bit more involved that the other colors. But it has also been more resilient to the freeway rashes that my other cars have.
Yeah my mother has a 2012 Highlander in Blizzard Pearl. It also has the paint peeling above the windshield.
It has nothing to do with the color and everything to do with cheap materials and/or improper prep work.
Without really knowing what the hell I'm talking about, I seem to recall some horrible manufacturer issues with red paints over the years... but not other colors.
I'm simply amazed at how many newer white cars lately have sheets of paint falling right off. I've been noticing it for awhile on Hyundai/Kia vehicles, but yesterday I saw a newer Altima (current body style) in a parking lot with a 12" diameter area of missing paint on the hood. What is going on here? White is a very basic color and I can't understand why they can't get it right. I have a 2006 Chevy Express that has the same issue, but you'd think they'd have it figured out by now.
I noticed the same thing, going back to a few decades ago, and involving a number of manufacturers. I never tried to perform a survey, though. I know there was a problem when the manufacturers went to less volatile water-based paints. I don't know whether this affected white vehicles more, or if there were just a lot a white vehicles at the time.
I noticed the same thing, going back to a few decades ago, and involving a number of manufacturers. I never tried to perform a survey, though. I know there was a problem when the manufacturers went to less volatile water-based paints. I don't know whether this affected white vehicles more, or if there were just a lot a white vehicles at the time.
I believe the newer water based oil change was due to environmental issues. Same with house paint. When I want to buy an oil based paint for our fences from HD, here in CA, it is more difficult and requires some certification.
I believe the newer water based oil change was due to environmental issues. Same with house paint. When I want to buy an oil based paint for our fences from HD, here in CA, it is more difficult and requires some certification.
Exactly correct.
Water-based paints are ......
junk.
They don't stick as well.
Their colors travel (especially blues.)
Red isn't a prize either. (Unless you like "mauve" in 3 years.)
Yep, thank the EPA and CARB. (Also Cal/EPA.)
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