Paint run, anyone have this issue?

[Jefe1018]

I noticed yesterday a pretty bad (now that I see it) paint run on the driver side rear door. Has anyone had any luck getting a dealer to correct anything like this? I’ll see if I can capture it in a picture, but being white, it hides itself very well.

I mean I am going likely pinstripe this thing to hell in the next few years, but I found it odd that it got past quality control in that condition.

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[JEEPmonkey]

I noticed yesterday a pretty bad (now that I see it) paint run on the driver side rear door. Has anyone had any luck getting a dealer to correct anything like this? I’ll see if I can capture it in a picture, but being white, it hides itself very well.

I mean I am going likely pinstripe this thing to hell in the next few years, but I found it odd that it got past quality control in that condition.

I bought a brand new Bright White in June 2019 from an out of state dealer, after the 3 hour drive home I discovered multiple paint defects as if it had been re-clearcoated at the yard or the dealer. There was overspray on the hood hinges and along the front of the hood. After about a year there were pit/rust marks ALL OVER as if they clear coat re-spray was done in an unfavorable environment. I filed a warranty claim the week I purchased the jeep for the overspray, I sold the Bright White July 2021 to get a Gecko. To date I have not received a response for the warranty claim, every follow up call I made I was told it was in review. So I guess good luck if you do go the warranty route.

 

[rharr]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/43430/toyota-oks-use-of-imperfect-parts-to-keep-production-going

is my guess, once the cat is out of the bag...

 

[Jefe1018]

I would call it a mildl eyesore. It’s like I can’t unsee it anymore. Excuse the dirtiness, it’s been raining the last few days.

@rharr @JEEPmonkey

 

[ROC]

That can be sanded and buffed out pretty cheap if you take it to a local body shop.

 

[dcmdon]

https://www.thedrive.com/news/43430/toyota-oks-use-of-imperfect-parts-to-keep-production-going

is my guess, once the cat is out of the bag...

I don't have a problem with this.
I remember when I was in my early 20s and I got a flat while driving my mom's 300 (W124) series Benz.

I lifted the floor to get at the spare and it was all just too perfect. The spare tire well was as nicely finished as my Subaru's fenders. Everything was perfectly painted with rubber trim around the edges. The plywood that served as the trunk floor was furniture grade and banded around the edges. The jack was this marvel of German over-engineering and was painted with automotive grade paint. The tire iron forged, not cast, and was cadmium plated. It was crazy. There was probably $500 in unnecessary finishing there.

I think that putting quality where it matters makes sense. If the blemishes are truly not something a customer would see or something that impacts longevity or performance, then fine.

 

[MikeyK]

Mine is a bright white Willys, and I’ve found several dirt particles in the factory paint. I’ve painted vehicles over the years as a backyard mechanic, so I’m guilty of some dirt, but this is the first factory vehicle to show up like that for me. 🫤

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