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07-02-2007, 12:47 PM | #19 |
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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
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07-02-2007, 06:05 PM | #20 |
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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.
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07-07-2007, 08:21 PM | #21 |
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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. |
07-07-2007, 09:55 PM | #22 | |
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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.
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07-12-2007, 08:13 AM | #23 | |
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Mine was made right here in the Detroit of South East Asia :) That's Thailand BTW There's definately no chip resistant paint under the lips on mine - I know this because the wife-unit ripped off the front lip (and half the frak'n bumper) a couple of weeks ago while reversing Who knows though - could be badge-related too seeing as the lips on my model are stock affair. |
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07-12-2007, 08:26 AM | #24 |
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Lets start inundating Toyota Motor Sales USA with e-mails asking for a custom paint credit!
I believe the reason for the textured paint on the bottom edge of either door is a functional one. It has something to do with ease of cleaning. This was discussed on this forum long long ago. I'm not defending the paint on these cars at all, though. Mine is totally shot, you guys know that. |
07-12-2007, 09:11 AM | #25 |
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yes, the texture was discussed previously and it was also on my VW Golf, exactly the same, guess they don't need it in Thailand
I found a scratch on my bumper and luckily Scratch X made it go away but I have yet to chip my front, so far pretty lucky, maybe your hard winters tore your ass chino I'l send them an e-mail anyway
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07-12-2007, 11:54 PM | #26 |
i believe its usually only sold in the snow belt regions. to prevent future rust and salt damage. being near the front and rear wheel well areas. thats what ive heard. to be honest i thing its a 3m clear cover thats put on. there is no way the paint can be incorrectly applied in a exact shape on either side of the car. :P
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08-05-2007, 04:43 AM | #27 |
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The orange peel in the paint is from the painting processes at the factory and is pretty normal due to 'rushing' everything nowdays and pretty much all new cars with the exception of luxury/exotics with have paint that isn't 'glass smooth'.
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08-05-2007, 08:23 AM | #28 | |
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Huh? http://www.chemicar.com/tekton_gravel.php It's been done for years on all types of vehicles from inexpensive to expensive. I've had it on most of the vehicles I've owned. I've even had it applied on an older truck I restored. It's a process called Shutzing or Schutz....I'm sure a body person here can correct that. It's safe to say that there is more than one manufactuer and that the above is not the only kind.
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08-05-2007, 05:07 PM | #29 |
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Are we STILL talking about this?! Christ... is this everyone's first car who complains of the rubberized rocker coating that is painted over and looks like "orange peel" but it there to protect the body form stone chips which result in rust. You know that every car has this? Even my 2005 Xterra, our 2006 Volvo, my 2004 GLI (but it was covered by side skirts).
It's definitely more noticeable on some cars than others, and yes there could be overspray that got somewhere else, but...
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See if this helps...
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