Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
#1
Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
Quickly coming up on a year with a Titanium TCH -- and have found that contact with just about anything causes a scratch down to the primer. Little brushes with items in the garage, bushes, etc. all leave their mark.
Haven't had this problem with other my other Camrys -- this one is from Japan -- perhaps they are more careful.
Haven't had this problem with other my other Camrys -- this one is from Japan -- perhaps they are more careful.
#2
Re: Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
Quickly coming up on a year with a Titanium TCH -- and have found that contact with just about anything causes a scratch down to the primer. Little brushes with items in the garage, bushes, etc. all leave their mark.
Haven't had this problem with other my other Camrys -- this one is from Japan -- perhaps they are more careful.
Haven't had this problem with other my other Camrys -- this one is from Japan -- perhaps they are more careful.
The paint job looks great, but after 3 or 4 years it will be pocked marked with touch ups.
#3
Re: Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
I have noticed the same thing and mine came from Japan too. The TCH has the thinnest paint coat of any car I have ever owned over 40 years. I am always making touch ups of little scratches and stone chips.
The paint job looks great, but after 3 or 4 years it will be pocked marked with touch ups.
The paint job looks great, but after 3 or 4 years it will be pocked marked with touch ups.
#4
Re: Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
Yup, I got it on my 2007 TCH Titanium Metallic/Ash Leather and agree that the ToyoGuard protection pkg is worth the extra money spent...:
Toyoguard Protection Group-XY40 $619
Exterior Paint Sealant
Glass Etch Theft Deterrent
Interior Fabric Protector
Toyo Guard Sealant Cleaner
Undercoating/Sound Shield
Toyoguard Protection Group-XY40 $619
Exterior Paint Sealant
Glass Etch Theft Deterrent
Interior Fabric Protector
Toyo Guard Sealant Cleaner
Undercoating/Sound Shield
Last edited by agnosto; 05-13-2007 at 12:32 PM.
#5
Re: Insufficient Clear Coat? Easy Scratches
In the survey I just got from Toyota asking about the quality of the car, I strongly noted my distaste for the paint job. It is the worst I have ever seen in my life. You look at it wrong and there are marks. If a hose from a vacuum rubs against it there are marks...SAD
#6
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I agree my Barcelona Red is constantly getting scratched. I put the 3com protectant on the front and rear but everywhere else is getting scuffs and scratches....Any suggested protection for the rest???...I keep it waxed
#7
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I bought bulk film and covered my entire hood yesterday. I think it turned out fairly well. I'm going to do the bumper next, which I've removed altogether and will take inside. If all goes well, I may do the rest of the car which some people do for their exotic sports cars.
#8
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I would take it to a shop that does custom painting and have the entire car clear-coated. several coats made may be needed to give it a 'deep finish' Then it will last for years