Soft paint? Rock chips after 400 miles

[OleFordGuy]

Ceramic coating not going to help chips IMO, only recourse probably PPF Film or more coats of clear coat on vehicle

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[DavesMav]

Having this issue.. 29k miles and paint chips EVERYWHERE.. I bought touch up paint and can't even keep up with it.

This is very disappointing almost seems like they cut corners to keep the cost down.

Has anyone found a resolution for this?

IMO, the only protection is Paint Protection Film. For me, I know that is a major up front investment on a vehicle that I don't like to make until I'm 100% confident in my new vehicle not being a lemon. My 2014 Ford I drove for almost a year before getting full front PPF applied, not a chip on it when I got the film applied, granted the grille and bumpers were chrome, but the grille, hood and fenders were in great shape. My Maverick already has quite a few with only 3k on the odometer. Hoping it doesn't get too bad, would like to get a Tremor and sell/trade this one so I'm holding off on PPF. I will really need to touch up the chips soon though.

 

[Guv]

All makes chip when the right rock makes contact. One reason I got the chrome package on my F150, rock haulers, construction equipment haulers, etc. could give a Rat's Ass if they're spraying gravel all over the highway.

 

[B_kiz]

Sounds like it's a common problem and specific to the Maverick and bronco sport which happen to be "budget" vehicles..

I understand all vehicles will get paint chips but it's definitely excessive with these. I guess they had to cheap out in certain places, the paint being one of them.. that's a shame and very frustrating especially because its most definitely going to hurt resale

 

[DavesMav]

Depending on just how bad the chips are and how long you plan to keep your Maverick, you might consider just wanting until it's truly too far gone, then have it repainted with a solid clear coat and then paint protection on the repainted areas. I know that comes at a hefty price, but that's likely what I'd do if it was getting real bad and I wanted to keep my Mav for a long while. If/when I get a Tremor, I will at least have hood and bumper cover filmed as soon as possible knowing what I know now. It's funny, when I first saw this thread way back when, I didn't have any paint chips yet. I felt bad for OP and others but I've come to witness the issue myself now and it stinks.

 

[CZaugg]

It appears the Maverick may be plagued by an issue very common with the Bronco Sport. Three pit marks / rock chips in the front end of my vehicle already after just 400 miles.

The same thing happened to my new 2021 Toyota Venza. My Venza has the paint protection film (PPF), clear bra, only applied to the front bumper area and side mirrors. The areas with the PPF are fine. I should have done the FULL front in PPF and I wouldn't have the chips. The paint car manufacturers use now days is water based and just doesn't hold up. PPF is basically necessary now days to prevent chipping. A good ceramic coating is also recommended to help protect the paint. Some people overkill by doing a complete vehicle wrap with the PPF. High end vehicles I can see doing that but certainly not the Maverick. Super expensive doing a full wrap. When my Maverick finally arrives, I'm taking it in immediately to get a FULL frontal PPF applied and ceramic coating everywhere else.

 

[CZaugg]

Pretty sure they're selling paint protection packages to rip off the buyer with an overpriced and largely worthless product.

Reason for shopping around and going to a QUALITY detail/wrap-tint shop.

 

[Mach 1]

I did my own PPF, its not bad, I got really good at the end.

I did all door edges, tailgate, lots on the hood, headlights(don't want to buy one of these), door cups, all around the WS, mirrors, and just about the whole front end.

The rocks chip the PPF as well, plus you can see the paint is soft on the front fascia underneath the PPF.

The PPF is worth doing however not 100% protection.

 

[mm_sk8]

Ugh, that is one of the reasons I opted for the paint I did, despite both Cactus Gray and Area 51 being my top choices. I read way too much on the Bronco Sport forums about paint issues between the two colors.

I would touch those up and get PPF on your vehicle ASAP.

What is PPF?

 

[Darnon]

What is PPF?

Paint protection film. It's a transparent layer adhered on top of the paint.

 

[mm_sk8]

Paint protection film. It's a transparent layer adhered on top of the paint.

Wow, seems like a great idea to protect the paint job. So, is it expensive to get it installed after pickup my truck?

 

[Darnon]

Wow, seems like a great idea to protect the paint job. So, is it expensive to get it installed after pickup my truck?

It's a lot of labor so the price varies on how much you want covered. I was quoted about $1600 for the front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirror caps; basically all of the major forward-facing surfaces. Figure about double that to do the whole vehicle.

 

[Delzona]

I did my own PPF, its not bad, I got really good at the end.

I did all door edges, tailgate, lots on the hood, headlights(don't want to buy one of these), door cups, all around the WS, mirrors, and just about the whole front end.

The rocks chip the PPF as well, plus you can see the paint is soft on the front fascia underneath the PPF.

The PPF is worth doing however not 100% protection.

What door cups did you use?

 

[Mach 1]

Del, the ones that are like crosses, the relief cuts help installation a big amount.
They are cheap, Amazon, ebay.
Thats a compound curve there, front to back, up to down. You just want to lay them on there and squeegee them with BLACK squeegee. Use lots of soapy water. As long as they are loose you can still remove them.
Its fairly easy, takes a little patience and practice.
Measure the area that you want covered and order that size.

 

[Delzona]

Del, the ones that are like crosses, the relief cuts help installation a big amount.
They are cheap, Amazon, ebay.
Thats a compound curve there, front to back, up to down. You just want to lay them on there and squeegee them with BLACK squeegee. Use lots of soapy water. As long as they are loose you can still remove them.
Its fairly easy, takes a little patience and practice.
Measure the area that you want covered and order that size.

Thanks

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