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Picked up my first paint chip. Not quite sure how I got it. Noticed it today after a touch free car wash when I was drying. I had hoped that the $ markup on Hot Pepper Red would maybe translate into more durable paint... but I don't think so.
I have no recollection of dinging it or anything like that. I suppose in theory it's possible I nicked it with my toolbox or snowboard... but no way I hit it that hard.
Fortunately I had my dealer include a bottle of touch up paint with the car. I put on a couple coats yesterday. Initial impression is that it touched up pretty well. I'll see how it does after fully drying. The real test will come after the first car wash.
Unfortunately I have a feeling that while this is the first chip it won't be the last, especially in a high use area like the tailgate.
Shame on Ford.
On the plus side, my truck is well on it's way to having 'character'.
I have no recollection of dinging it or anything like that. I suppose in theory it's possible I nicked it with my toolbox or snowboard... but no way I hit it that hard.
Fortunately I had my dealer include a bottle of touch up paint with the car. I put on a couple coats yesterday. Initial impression is that it touched up pretty well. I'll see how it does after fully drying. The real test will come after the first car wash.
Unfortunately I have a feeling that while this is the first chip it won't be the last, especially in a high use area like the tailgate.
Shame on Ford.
On the plus side, my truck is well on it's way to having 'character'.
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