Maverick Paint sucks.

[clos0791]

TBF, the paint does suck. One wrong press and it's ruined. I watched a video of how to change the bulbs on the side markers and watched them pry outwards pushing on the paint. I barely touched it and the paint squished and now it's a permanent scar that will likely spread. Went through the wheel well and pushed outwards instead.

But I agree with others - pics are needed. I've seen too many people post these things only to have it be something they did - like leaving a bunch of crap/chemicals on the surface. Does the paint suck? Yes, it's soft and thin. Is it manageable? Yes. I don't doubt this could be an issue, but without pics it's pointless to even make a thread about it.

I am curious if the paint is really thin. Has anyone measured it with a paint thickness gauge? Does it matter what color it is? Just wondering.

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[clos0791]

Despite other issues I had with my Maverick, I must say the paint was pretty durable.
I have driven the same commute for several decades with many different vehicles. For comparison's sake, the Maverick didn't get any chips during the 20 months/26K miles. Pretty impressive relative to some of the others, including some premium imports.

It is not protected with PPF or such?

 

[Montana]

I am curious if the paint is really thin. Has anyone measured it with a paint thickness gauge? Does it matter what color it is? Just wondering.

I think someone has, I recall seeing a post about it on MTC. Not sure what colors but I had the same issue with my Escape and it was white. It wasn't as soft, but it was definitely thin and within a year and a half I had chips all over the place.

 

[LeatherPants]

Here in Central Florida, with non-stop sun and me not being particularly "nice" to my paint in terms of washing and waxing, I can't relate your your problem. I've got 2 big digs in my paint job right now... one baby one on the front bumper from running down an innocent sign post. The bigger one in the bed is the result of over-ambition Best Buy associates force-ramming a Fridge into the bed and scraping the floor. All is well, it's a truck for Gawds sake, so I just hit those spots with a bit of touch up. The tonneau cover hides it just fine. Besides, It needs a spray-in liner anyways!

 

[Potatomafia]

TBF, the paint does suck. One wrong press and it's ruined. I watched a video of how to change the bulbs on the side markers and watched them pry outwards pushing on the paint. I barely touched it and the paint squished and now it's a permanent scar that will likely spread. Went through the wheel well and pushed outwards instead.

I did the exact same thing lol

The paint around the front lower marker lights is about as hard as medium cheddar cheese.

 

[Flight Test]

Aluminum does not rust. However, aluminum does and will corrode. The difference between rust and corrosion, generally, is a broad reference to the wearing away of metal caused by a chemical reaction. Rust is a type of corrosion referring specifically to the oxidation of iron or steel caused by interaction with water or moisture. Steel rust, as most know, causes the metal to flake away, exposing new steel. The process starts over and goes round and round until the steel is basically eroded back to a more natural state. Since aluminum doesn’t contain iron or steel, it doesn’t rust away in most conditions. Aluminum, when exposed to water and oxygen will very quickly corrode. Most can identify rusted steel from its familiar orange color. Aluminum corrosion actually looks white. The process of aluminum corrosion is known as oxidation. The resulting aluminum oxide is a thin, hard layer that actually protects the metal from further corrosion.

 

[Red Ryder]

It is not protected with PPF or such?

No, I use Collinite No. 845 Heavy Duty Insulator Wax, a quality old-school premium carnuba.

 

[clos0791]

No, I use Collinite No. 845 Heavy Duty Insulator Wax, a quality old-school premium carnuba.

I wonder if I should give this a try. I really don't want to do the PPF at the moment. Thanks.

 

[Old Man]

Aluminum corrosion can blister paint. Jeep Wranglers went to mostly aluminum bodies a few years ago and ran into blistering paint at locations such as external steel hinges connected to aluminum body parts. This is not uncommon in most such aluminum vehicles. Range Rover had the same problems. Most of those owners refused to accept that aluminum corrodes even when studies from the NIST and ASTM described the different types of aluminum alloys and types of corrosion.
In a study by Jeep it was determined that a speck of steel dust on an aluminum panel before painting could cause paint to blister. They wouldn't let non-aluminum certified dealers/paint shops repair under warranty because normal paint processes will contaminate the new paint again.
Don't know if this is the problem here because OP hasn't come back with any evidence of what happened.

 

[Vettereddie]

Aluminum corrosion can blister paint. Jeep Wranglers went to mostly aluminum bodies a few years ago and ran into blistering paint at locations such as external steel hinges connected to aluminum body parts. This is not uncommon in most such aluminum vehicles. Range Rover had the same problems. Most of those owners refused to accept that aluminum corrodes even when studies from the NIST and ASTM described the different types of aluminum alloys and types of corrosion.
In a study by Jeep it was determined that a speck of steel dust on an aluminum panel before painting could cause paint to blister. They wouldn't let non-aluminum certified dealers/paint shops repair under warranty because normal paint processes will contaminate the new paint again.
Don't know if this is the problem here because OP hasn't come back with any evidence of what happened.

Sounds like galvanic corrosion without a dielectric barrier or corrosion inhibitor installed. Will keep an eye out around the hinges, hopefully Ford is using zinc plated bolts.

 

[TomD]

My XLT 2022 Maverick with 12,500 miles in odometer already have a rusty hood. How is that possible when it sleeps indoor? I am taking it to the dealer because is under factory warranty. But why what kind of a lousy paint job this cars come with?

Several months ago a person from a bump shop posted some issues with the paint. Apparently there is a tool that can measure the paint. The authors concern was that the paint is very thin and if there isn’t some sort of protection on the paint it will eventually blister in the sun. Think silver Taurus about 10 years old and you will get the picture.
Another author put a Maverick on a lift to inspect the bottom. This person found rust on the muffler. This is a concern all owners should have that plan on keeping the truck for a long time. I don’t that I have put an exhaust system on a vehicle in 20 years.
should the exhaust system rust through in this day and age it will cost a couple thousand to replace. Especially since you will need to go to dealer to fix it because there are very few
Muffler shops anymore.
I know that is how they saved money to sell the original so cheaply.
I hope with the several thousand dollars price increases and buyers being forced to pay market value prices Ford is improving the construction.

 

[2lbgill]

I believe there is 5 year Federal law regarding rusting.

 

[commadorebob]

My XLT 2022 Maverick with 12,500 miles in odometer already have a rusty hood. How is that possible when it sleeps indoor? I am taking it to the dealer because is under factory warranty. But why what kind of a lousy paint job this cars come with?

So, any pics or was this just a drive-by thread?

 

[LSchicago]

It's does form an oxide layer just like carbon steel. So yes aluminum does rust. It just doesn't turn orange/brown but a white color

Aluminum does not rust. It can oxidize.

 

[BoskoPColtrane]

I thought the hood was aluminum, it's definitely non-magnetic. How is it rusting (unless from any steel mounting bolts / hardware). Can you give details on where you are having the issue?

Photos please.

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