I bought my first new car about a month ago. I found out car manufacturers basicaly put only 1 or 2 coats of paint on cars these days, so that if you even look at the car wrong, it will scratch and you’ll have to take it in for touch up.

So I’m gonna do that, but then also shell out for PPF on the doors, fenders, and hood. When I shouldn’t have to, and never worried about on my older cars.

  • @aseriesoftubes
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    328 months ago

    Your complaint shows a complete lack of respect for the manufacturer’s profit margins. They probably save a couple bucks per vehicle by skimping on materials optimizing paint dispersion.

  • HeartyBeast
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    38 months ago

    ? Bought a new recently seems pretty scratch-proof. Who gave you this info?

  • Blaster M
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    28 months ago

    Used to have a Hyundai. Paint was coming off as early as 50k. She was missing paint entirely in spots at 175k.

    • Rhynoplaz
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      38 months ago

      Was it a white Elantra? Ours did the same and when we researched it, we found out that there was a recall and that they would repaint it for free.

      Except that the recall offer expired BEFORE we bought the car.

      • Blaster M
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        18 months ago

        It was a Blue Veloster

  • @SkybreakerEngineer
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    18 months ago

    2 thin coats? Was the worker’s name Duncan Rhodes? Make sure you apply Nuln Oil before you seal.

    • Dr. WeskerOP
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      18 months ago

      It goes in next week for a full PPF wrap, sans roof. And then ceramic treatment on top.