harrisb

I'm not saying to lie but I sure as hell wouldn't volunteer that I waxed it and it turned yellow. Ford will look for ANY reason to not repaint that truck, it's going to be an expensive job and there is no supplier to pass this on to

naimads

I'm with you 100%. The guys a the body shop said the same thing. Hoping for the best but preparing for the worst.

Bigcat1185

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In for results. Mine look to be fading also.....

mjs3350

My 2016 oxford white definitely has a slightly warmer tint on the plastic pieces than the metal ones. My ARE cap matches closer to the plastic than the metal. It's a much smaller difference than OP's truck, however.

OmegaF150

I'd think they're going to suspect something. And why wouldn't the stealership want to do expensive warranty work?

Frankly, I wouldn't think they have much say. Plus I'd imagine the wax brand having something to say if Ford is going around blaming their product for yellowing vehicles.

wolfpack219

Shouldn't the dealer just be able to order new plastic pieces? At least it's not the aluminium. I bet the dealer doesnt give you problems about it.

dodgehemi0

Man that looks ugly I'd be pissed.

harrisb

First, it isn't the dealer that authorizes warranty work it's ford motor company. Second, the dealer likely gets paid the same low flat rate for a tricoat as a standard paint job although the expertise and effort required to make it match are much higher. Third, if neglect, improper maintenance, non ford items caused or are deemed to have caused the issue warranty can be denied.

Mequires is a large brand but not nearly the size of ford. If Ford blames them and meguires doesn't step up to the plate (highly unlikely they would) you are stuck in the middle. While these two deny responsibility you are stuck with a terrible paint job. Next you say is hire a lawyer, so which one do you sue or do you sue both? Meanwhile a year has passed and you still don't have your truck repaired, you're out legal fees, personal time and experienced loads of frustration.

This isn't the game of chicken I would recommend no matter how much you feel wronged and that Ford will come good for defective paint. They're a faceless corporation, not uncle mike that will take care of you no matter what. The bottom line is their concern

OmegaF150

Satan must have been named CEO earlier last week.

I think you really ran with things here. He just waxed his truck.

acdii

Yep, chip the paint and the clear coat separates from the base and FORD will blame the chip even though its a bonding issue.


IOW don't say anything about waxing and it turned yellow. Just say, it wasn't this color when you bought it and be done.