Defect in rear exterior doors paint chipping
#92
I just had a full Xpel Ultimate PPF install done before mine had 40 miles on it. I do every car I buy. I cannot stress how important this is. For those of you in this thread that have stone chip damage on the lower rockers already. Take it to a great body shop. This lower rockers pop right off. Have them resprayed, wait 10-14 days and then get them wrapped with PPF.
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Azvantage (08-26-2023)
#93
I use “CarPro Reload” on “Xpel Ultimate” (clear), and “Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte” on “Xpel Stealth” (matte).
I dilute 50/50 with distilled water in a spray bottle, and apply after each wash when the vehicle is still wet.
Last edited by dj200; 10-14-2021 at 09:38 PM.
#94
Most PPF are made of similar materials, so any “PPF-safe” sealer should be fine.
I use “CarPro Reload” on “Xpel Ultimate” (clear), and “Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte” on “Xpel Stealth” (matte).
I dilute 50/50 with distilled water in a spray bottle, and apply after each wash when the vehicle is still wet.
https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Reload...d18bf51be&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQHY64S...v_ov_lig_dp_it
I use “CarPro Reload” on “Xpel Ultimate” (clear), and “Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte” on “Xpel Stealth” (matte).
I dilute 50/50 with distilled water in a spray bottle, and apply after each wash when the vehicle is still wet.
https://www.amazon.com/CarPro-Reload...d18bf51be&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FQHY64S...v_ov_lig_dp_it
Last edited by Low Country; 10-14-2021 at 10:14 PM.
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dj200 (10-14-2021)
#95
Surprised no one has mentioned this type of paint issue is happening in all cars with flares. Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz you name it. Often time the car will come with clear stone guard, paint protection film pre-installed from the factory. I wouldn't call it "Paint Defect" rather than factory should've done the PPF in the areas like others.
Just get that area covered as soon as you get the car.
Just get that area covered as soon as you get the car.
#96
Surprised no one has mentioned this type of paint issue is happening in all cars with flares. Porsche, BMW, Mercedes-Benz you name it. Often time the car will come with clear stone guard, paint protection film pre-installed from the factory. I wouldn't call it "Paint Defect" rather than factory should've done the PPF in the areas like others.
Just get that area covered as soon as you get the car.
Just get that area covered as soon as you get the car.
#97
#98
RE: Defect in rear exterior doors paint chipping
I have the exact same issue. 8,000 mostly highway miles on my 2022 Defender and the backs and bottoms of the rear doors and bottom panels under the doors are trashed. I've spoken to 2 dealerships and neither has seen this issue come up yet with customers. Did you figure out what is causing this and how to fix it?
#99
I have the exact same issue. 8,000 mostly highway miles on my 2022 Defender and the backs and bottoms of the rear doors and bottom panels under the doors are trashed. I've spoken to 2 dealerships and neither has seen this issue come up yet with customers. Did you figure out what is causing this and how to fix it?
Matt
#100
Here you are. What you don't see clearly are the rock chips on the doors as well. I went to my local Land Rover dealer this morning. The service manager said he has seen this on Defenders, and he also showed me a low mileage Velar with the same damage. He said that because the fenders flare out, they're catching debris from the front tires (then panels directly behind my front tires are still in great condition). He doesn't believe mud flaps would prevent the issue significantly, especially the smaller mud flaps, and side steps would get trashed also. He took pictures to send to Land Rover. We'll see... Has anyone else received feedback from LR yet?