Anyone have bad "orange peel" on their stock paint? - Toyota Yaris Forums

jdium · 07-01-2007, 04:21 AM

While I wouldn't qualify mine as bad orange peel, it's not the best paint I've ever seen. This burns me cuz I got the Blazing Blue just for the color... I'll have some pics soon, but was wondering if I'm the only one, or if my standards are set too high?

brickhardmeat · 07-01-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by jdium

While I wouldn't qualify mine as bad orange peel, it's not the best paint I've ever seen. This burns me cuz I got the Blazing Blue just for the color... I'll have some pics soon, but was wondering if I'm the only one, or if my standards are set too high?

what is orange peel paint?

blacksan · 07-01-2007, 08:56 AM

[QUOTE=brickhardmeat;105048]what is orange peel paint?[/QUOTE

The search feature at popular sites like Google is a good place for info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orange_peel_(paint)

Sorry, I had to do that!

Edd · 07-01-2007, 09:51 AM

Where abouts on your car is the orange peel? Some people have complained about bumps on the undersides, but apparently that's normal.

jdium · 07-01-2007, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Edd

Where abouts on your car is the orange peel? Some people have complained about bumps on the undersides, but apparently that's normal.

I notice it most on the fenders and quarter panels. Once my camera comes back from a weekend trip, I'll get some pictures...

brickhardmeat · 07-01-2007, 01:33 PM

Orange peel is a certain kind of texture that may develop on painted surfaces.

Gloss paint sprayed on a smooth surface (such as the body of a car) should also dry into a smooth surface. However, various factors can cause it to dry into a bumpy surface resembling the texture of an orange peel. The orange peel phenomenon can then be smoothed out with ultra-fine sandpaper, but it can be prevented altogether by changing the painting technique or the materials used. Orange peel is typically the result of improper painting technique, and is caused by the quick evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (e.g., low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying the paint at an angle other than perpendicular, or applying excessive paint.

In some situations, such as interior house paint, the orange peel texture is desirable. In this case, a texture paint is generally applied with a spray gun. The texture is then painted over with the appropriate color.

....hum, interesting, no can't say that I have this problem but I gave my car a good once over before I bought it

staticorex · 07-01-2007, 01:35 PM

I have that on the bottom of both side sills. Not a big deal cause it's out of sight. But I always wondered what it was. :)

brickhardmeat · 07-01-2007, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by staticorex

I have that on the bottom of both side sills. Not a big deal cause it's out of sight. But I always wondered what it was. :)

It is supposed to be textured like that to prevent chips. This is a very common automobile thing. This has also been discussed previously.

jdium · 07-01-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by brickhardmeat

....hum, interesting, no can't say that I have this problem but I gave my car a good once over before I bought it

Guess that makes you better than me eh?

brickhardmeat · 07-01-2007, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jdium

Guess that makes you better than me eh?

hey, you can look at it any way you want

I prefer looking at the world through rose colored glasses, NOT

Edd · 07-01-2007, 07:22 PM

Don't you guys get a 3 year warranty on paint or something. Don't just grab some wet and dry and rip your clearcoat off.

slvryaris · 07-01-2007, 08:00 PM

Mines pretty clear

churp · 07-01-2007, 10:51 PM

Orange peel (compared to show car finish) is on most production cars, only in varying degrees. Probably pretty hard to convince a dealer to do much unless it's very bad. And carefull with the wet sanding, the paint/clearcoat on the Yaris may not be real thick.

Razr · 07-02-2007, 09:22 AM

As the Yaris doesn't have any chip-resistant paint around the lower bumpers or sills (as some cars do), there actually shouldn't be any orange peel. There is though, because this is a cheap car, and there's no way Toyota are aiming for a showcar paintjob at the price point.

I haven't looked at the wikipedia links, so I could be repeating something you've just read, but orange peel is generally a result of applying too little paint.

Given the number of threads from North American Yarii owners complaining about paint quality, if your only complaint is a little orange peel you might just have a gem :)

I have to say that the paint quality on my Thai Yaris is above expectations at the price point - I know if I have an accident the repair work will look better, but as it is it's still well above "acceptable".

reznunt · 07-02-2007, 01:47 PM

worst factory orange peel i've ever seen on a car. i didn't even have to wet sand my spoiler and it matches perfect! lol

petesimac · 07-02-2007, 07:05 PM

I don't think you're right Rzor, the "orange peel" on the extreme lower edge of the right and left-hand side of the car is definitively there on purpose and, in my opinion, is there not because it's an inexpensive car, but because it is supposed to help prevent paint damage. Now, if the same condition appeared on the hood, well then, I think you would be right.

Razr · 07-07-2007, 09:21 PM

Well, I am right but maybe so are you :)

The Thai version does not have chip resistant paint anywhere, but I think it's fairly obvious that North American Yarii have different paintjobs given the amount of issues/lack of quality you guys are reporting here.

brickhardmeat · 07-07-2007, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Razr

Well, I am right but maybe so are you :)

The Thai version does not have chip resistant paint anywhere, but I think it's fairly obvious that North American Yarii have different paintjobs given the amount of issues/lack of quality you guys are reporting here.

I have no complaints.

Your car was made in Japan too right? Your textured area is covered by sideskirts. Car looks great I might add.

07-01-2007, 04:21 AM	#1
jdium Mr Attitude Drives: Blazing Blue 5 Spd Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hillsboro Posts: 302	Anyone have bad "orange peel" on their stock paint? While I wouldn't qualify mine as bad orange peel, it's not the best paint I've ever seen. This burns me cuz I got the Blazing Blue just for the color... I'll have some pics soon, but was wondering if I'm the only one, or if my standards are set too high? __________________ It's scary to think that half the people surrounding you are below average...

07-01-2007, 01:33 PM	#6
brickhardmeat Lonesome Cowboy View User's Garage Drives: 2007 WHITE HATCHBACK Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Inner City, Dallas Posts: 2,995	Orange peel is a certain kind of texture that may develop on painted surfaces. Gloss paint sprayed on a smooth surface (such as the body of a car) should also dry into a smooth surface. However, various factors can cause it to dry into a bumpy surface resembling the texture of an orange peel. The orange peel phenomenon can then be smoothed out with ultra-fine sandpaper, but it can be prevented altogether by changing the painting technique or the materials used. Orange peel is typically the result of improper painting technique, and is caused by the quick evaporation of thinner, incorrect spray gun setup (e.g., low air pressure or incorrect nozzle), spraying the paint at an angle other than perpendicular, or applying excessive paint. In some situations, such as interior house paint, the orange peel texture is desirable. In this case, a texture paint is generally applied with a spray gun. The texture is then painted over with the appropriate color. ....hum, interesting, no can't say that I have this problem but I gave my car a good once over before I bought it __________________ SPONSORED BY

07-01-2007, 01:35 PM	#7
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	I have that on the bottom of both side sills. Not a big deal cause it's out of sight. But I always wondered what it was. :) __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

07-01-2007, 10:51 PM	#13
churp Clean and (dis)Functional View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2dr--Black Betty Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Tropical Minnesota Posts: 562	Orange peel (compared to show car finish) is on most production cars, only in varying degrees. Probably pretty hard to convince a dealer to do much unless it's very bad. And carefull with the wet sanding, the paint/clearcoat on the Yaris may not be real thick. __________________ ____________ Old School Cobble Jockey

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Razr YRS WHOR View User's Garage Drives: White 2007 Yaris E-Limited 5dr Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chiangmai, Thailand Posts: 359	Well, I am right but maybe so are you :) The Thai version does not have chip resistant paint anywhere, but I think it's fairly obvious that North American Yarii have different paintjobs given the amount of issues/lack of quality you guys are reporting here.