Yaris paint fading near front bumper - Toyota Yaris Forums

MoneyT8 · 02-15-2015, 09:59 PM

Hi, the paint near my front bumper is fading away badly. I was wondering if others were going through the same issues or if it was a well-known issue. I was considering getting it fixed because that's how bad it looks but if it's too expensive than I'll have to live with it. Thanks in advance.

Betrivent · 02-15-2015, 10:13 PM

That.. is a sign of a bad refinish.

If you want to get it refinished cheap, take it to your local trades school and the autobody guys will do it for you for class practice, plus it's way cheaper than going to a proper body shop.

MoneyT8 · 02-15-2015, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Betrivent

That.. is a sign of a bad refinish.

If you want to get it refinished cheap, take it to your local trades school and the autobody guys will do it for you for class practice, plus it's way cheaper than going to a proper body shop.

What would be some reasons for a refinish in the first place? Accident? Thanks for the tip with local trade schools.

Betrivent · 02-15-2015, 11:08 PM

Accident would really be the only reason to refinish the bumper cover - unless you're me and you can't stand the bumper looking so peppered. But if it was refinished because somebody didn't like the way it looked, they would have definitely made sure to do a better job that than.

paulge3 · 02-17-2015, 05:02 AM

I would bring it to a professional body shop. Will cost you more but you can be certain about the result.

ern-diz · 02-18-2015, 01:38 PM

I've had the front and rear bumpers re-sprayed on my Yaris due to clear coat fading/cracking. Back in the day I remember threads about the paint on these cars not being of the highest quality. Seems to stick better to the metal than plastic. I had a professional body shop do the work for me and it's held up great. Wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, but I've had the shop do work for me in the past and have a decent relationship with the owner.

MUSKOKA800 · 02-18-2015, 05:45 PM

The nose of my sedan is quite sandblasted. The lower the worse it appears. Mostly clear coat damage it would seem.

02-15-2015, 09:59 PM	#1
MoneyT8 Drives: White Yaris Sedan Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 86	Yaris paint fading near front bumper Hi, the paint near my front bumper is fading away badly. I was wondering if others were going through the same issues or if it was a well-known issue. I was considering getting it fixed because that's how bad it looks but if it's too expensive than I'll have to live with it. Thanks in advance.

02-15-2015, 10:13 PM	#2
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	That.. is a sign of a bad refinish. If you want to get it refinished cheap, take it to your local trades school and the autobody guys will do it for you for class practice, plus it's way cheaper than going to a proper body shop. Last edited by Betrivent; 02-15-2015 at 10:25 PM.

02-18-2015, 05:45 PM	#7
MUSKOKA800 Drives: Scion FRS RS2, ‘21 Crosstrek Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chatham, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,729	The nose of my sedan is quite sandblasted. The lower the worse it appears. Mostly clear coat damage it would seem. __________________ TRD Upgrades: 18" Wheels wrapped in 215/35/18 PZero's, Sportivo Shocks/Struts, Lowering Springs, Swaybar, Axle-Back Exhaust, Oil Cap, Rad Cap, Signage. Aftermarket Goodies: Piggies SS, K&N Drop-In, Blitz S/C, DC Header, NST Pulley) Toyota Options/Accessories: Sport Pedal Covers, Sport Shift Knob, Ipod Interface, Summer Mats, Winter Mats, Cruise Control, Auto-Dim Mirror, Echo steelies with winter boots.

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02-15-2015, 11:08 PM	#4
Betrivent Not quite a noob Drives: e46 325 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: edmonton Posts: 1,408	Accident would really be the only reason to refinish the bumper cover - unless you're me and you can't stand the bumper looking so peppered. But if it was refinished because somebody didn't like the way it looked, they would have definitely made sure to do a better job that than.

02-17-2015, 05:02 AM	#5
paulge3 Drives: '11 Yaris Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Ga Posts: 42	I would bring it to a professional body shop. Will cost you more but you can be certain about the result.

02-18-2015, 01:38 PM	#6
ern-diz View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: CA all day Posts: 3,794	I've had the front and rear bumpers re-sprayed on my Yaris due to clear coat fading/cracking. Back in the day I remember threads about the paint on these cars not being of the highest quality. Seems to stick better to the metal than plastic. I had a professional body shop do the work for me and it's held up great. Wasn't as expensive as I thought it would be, but I've had the shop do work for me in the past and have a decent relationship with the owner.