Paint on Roof is fading weathered - call Toyota

[vben]

If you are having issues with your paint, please contact Toyota @ (800) 331-4331. They said if enough people call in, they will create a warranty enhancement program to fix the paint condition.

The paint on my 5th gen 4runner is fading. It looks weathers, although I have been hand washing and waxing my car faithfully. Some Tacoma owners have had the same issue.

Here are some pictures of my 2013 4Runner.

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Thanks

 

[Rapid_Amble]

1st time I’ve seen a problem like this on 5th gens.

Out of curiosity what wax or sealant have you used? And is the vehicle outside most of the time?

 

[jhguth]

you didn't have something fabric like one of those fabric cargo carriers resting there?

it looks like it's from abrasion and the lines going across are where the fabric was wrinkled and not in contact with the paint

 

[Hans Moleman]

you didn't have something fabric like one of those fabric cargo carriers resting there?

it looks like it's from abrasion and the lines going across are where the fabric was wrinkled and not in contact with the paint

No, that's clearcoat failure.

 

[bane]

The clearcoat on my 2000 Tacoma did the same thing.

Do you park outside?

 

[STLDAVE]

What kind of windshield washer fluid are you using?

 

[TomsPro]

What kind of windshield washer fluid are you using?

Please, Please expand on this if you have any information. This is happening on my little Acura RSX right where the spray would hit the roof a bit above my windshield. Only ever used the blue methanol stuff for spray.

 

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2013 has no clear coat. One step painting process was used for most dark colors. You have to wax twice a year to keep original shine.

 

[NuclearN8]

Any clear coat will fail in the southern sun if not properly cleaned and protected from the harmful UV rays.
You need to wax your paint at least twice a year if you live in S Florida.

Toyota will do nothing for clear coat failure. Not hating, just saying... chalk it up to living in the sunshine state.

 

[T4R2014]

2013 has no clear coat. One step painting process was used for most dark colors. You have to wax twice a year to keep original shine.

Even the Metallics? I would be very surprised. I can understand white, black, or red, but a single stage metallic silver would be a shocker to be. That looks like clear failure.

 

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Ive magnetic gray. No clear coat.

 

[vben]

The clearcoat on my 2000 Tacoma did the same thing.



Do you park outside?

Yes it’s outside and we live in hot and humid S Florida. However, the wife’s Honda paint looks better and her CRV is older than my 4runner.


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[vben]

What kind of windshield washer fluid are you using?

I use the windshield washer fluid from the dealer. That’s where I get all the service done.


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[vben]

you didn't have something fabric like one of those fabric cargo carriers resting there?



it looks like it's from abrasion and the lines going across are where the fabric was wrinkled and not in contact with the paint

No fabric. I wax two or three times a year.


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[Nick B]

Curious about what wax you’re using . I’ve lived in southwest Florida all my life and have never had a paint problem in the 25 cars I’ve owned here .

 

[Cndnmax]

Curious about what wax you’re using . I’ve lived in southwest Florida all my life and have never had a paint problem in the 25 cars I’ve owned here .

That’s probably why he’s saying it might be a defect. A family member’s civic got repainted under warranty because of the clear coat peeling on the roof after 4 or so years from new. Now the clear coat is failing everywhere else. Meanwhile, my VW from the same year has been out in the California sun 90% of the time and only the front grill is showing signs of oxidation.

 

[Industrialwrench]

I have a 08 black metallic dodge that spends all its time in the sun. So cal water is so hard it won’t rinse off. I use zymol products because they’re fantastic. I just used their HD cleanse and my car looks brand new. Some was oxidation, some washer fluid, and some residual soap. I use meguires gold car wash when I’m out of zymol cleanse. And meguires leaves a film. You need to wax after any oxidation remover. But I am amazed at the difference. I figure I’ll have the same issue with the blue 4Runner. Make sure when you wash that you break out the short step ladder to dry the roof off.

 

[arehman11]

I would suggest using something like Collinite 845 insulator wax. So I have a 2017 magnetic gray, did they add clear to the paints on the 14's and up? Honestly the paint is really weak on this car. Our other car is German and older and the paint still looks fantastic.

 

[catrains]

on my vehicles I use car soap with a wax in it .. perhaps still not on the auto store shelf as I bought a large 64OZ bottle .. meguires gold years ago.. also use micro fiber wash mit and I also put on a water filter on the water hose ..

I do go down to SWFL in the winter and not liking the wtr quality ..
so I go to the self car wash using the spot free water ...

I bring my bucket and wash soap and mit ..

your paint looks like your creating scratches also the paint does look like an acid deterioration..

do you have black debris on the vehicle ? I have had this happen down there.. probably from a coal fired electrical plant .. that does create acid..

I use a synthetic clear wax .. very durable .. also if necessary I have a polisher with a black finish foam pad .. use the final finish polish looks like a mirror .. only once a year maybe..

I did buy the white 4runner since it is with no clear coat solid white..

those scratches look like a cold north east vehicle ... when snow and ice on roof must be removed before on the road , and that ice will create those type scratches if its frozen on the paint when removing...

you will need a paint job ... the paint will begin to crack then the rust .. must be fixed now and with that color the hood/roof will need be painted .. after its fixed trade it in ...body shops suck ...

 

[jhguth]

Ive magnetic gray. No clear coat.

pretty sure magnetic gray has a clear coat

i'll keep an eye out for this, if i see it starting that will be my excuse to get the vinyl wrap i want