Originally Posted by Rugger

The new way for manufacturers to save big bucks is in the paint dept.

I saw a documentary about the BMW factory that builds the Z4. They use a total of one gallon of paint for a new Z4. I found that to be amazing. Think about under the hood and trunk lid, etc. now that's a thin coat of paint.

Originally Posted by Txnolebd

I know that the paint on vehicles today is not what it used to be but I believe this F-150 may be the worst I have ever had. I have traveled the same roads for years and get the occasional small rocks thrown up as people pass by. I have more chips on my 2012 FX2 in three months than I have had on other trucks I have driven on these roads for years. This stuff is so thin and chips so easy. Now, with that said, that is really my only complaint in three months but I'm gonna have to fix these. Anybody recommend the best way to take care of these chips. I know I can get auto touch up paint but that stuff is so thin it's hard to make it look good.

Originally Posted by The Machinist

....a "every single manufacturer nowadays" thing, while jacking the prices higher and higher through the roof.

Originally Posted by yotehunter

....much tuffer than thick bodyshop paint jobs.

Originally Posted by mbullock

Hahaha!! Ignorance truly is bliss

Originally Posted by yotehunter

Than why do any repaints reduce value of auto? Factory paint in most cases..not all will hold up the longest.

Originally Posted by mbullock

Its mostly the accident that reduces the value of a vehicle, not so much the paint. Its the same stuff anyway. The stuff i use everyday is the same stuff they use in the factory.