Paint issue.

I have a white 4runner. I’ve had small areas already flake off. I just noticed on my back bumper this spot. Anyone have any idea what’s wrong with it? It looks like it’s missing clear coat however I have been told it’s a single stage paint? Anyone have any ideas?

 

what year is it? I seem to remember there were a lot of problems with the super white and blizzard pearl paint from certain years.

 

its a 2020, I got it brand new and have only had it for a few months. Already had paint flake off the hood.

 

I can't see much but if I'm looking at the edge of the bumper it looks like something hit it not just flaked off.

But yes white is single stage.

 

theres still paint there, it’s just not smooth. I think the dealer used touch up paint or clear coat failure. I have flakes on the hood. (Not pictured.)

 

Well its single stage so doubt its clear coat. Hard to tell from the pic.

 

yeah, i'm not entirely sure. there is paint there however the paint doesn't match the rest of the bumper. the vehicle was a dealer to dealer trade. i think the original dealer touched up some spots after closely looking at it and going over the vehicle. I have an appointment to get the flakes repaired next week and the company will be looking at the rear bumper too. i'm just very impatient.

 

As long as it’s not from rock chips or anything like that; defects in the paint is covered under the 3/36 month warranty. Paint issues are well known.

 

its on the rear, paint is still there just isnt smooth. i talked to the dealer already and i'm experiencing resistance. i'm going to have the paint guy give me his opinion. I think several panels on my vehicle were poorly painted as i've had flakes on the hood and crevices in the panels that are flaking. quite upset to be honest brand new vehicle and the dealer is a good drive.

 

Sadly, I’m not surprised when it comes to paint. Paint issues on certain colors on Tacoma’s are far worse. It’s a defect in the paint and it’s covered. Don’t let Toyota tell you otherwise. New car paint doesn’t flake.

 

im going around the dealer and calling Toyota North America. I had issues with my Tacoma as well, I may just return to the dealer who helped me with it.

It sucks. The dealer I buy from has amazing sales but bad service. The dealer I go to for service has amazing service but horrible sales.

I have a service appointment on Tuesday’s for my 5k so imma see if they can help me.

 

Anyone ever used a paint thickness gauge on a 5th gen to see how thick the paint is?

 

Some Toyota owners with white have no issues and some do. It’s a crap shoot.

Did you buy the vehicle brand new or is it used? I ask because if it’s pre owned, then maybe it was damaged and repainted in area’s.