bjwortley Member 80 Member For: 11y 7m 8d Posted 02/06/13 03:04 AM Share Posted 02/06/13 03:04 AM Howdy guysJust removed the mud flaps on my new purchase, fg f6 ute, noticed scratches from where the mud flaps have rubbed/wore down paint workThought I had read somewhere people had this same issue and had it fixed under warranty?Any pointers would be appreciatedCheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 02/06/13 05:08 AM Share Posted 02/06/13 05:08 AM I had my ute fixed under warranty. Fortunately both sides were the same so help prove my case. I beleive its fairly well documented. How old is the ute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjwortley Member 80 Member For: 11y 7m 8d Posted 02/06/13 07:50 AM Author Share Posted 02/06/13 07:50 AM Ok thanks- not sure if its worth the time and effort of them taking the ute- im assuming they just do a respray? I love the look of the mud flaps off thoughIts a 2010 model it has warranty left until end of Julythanks mate for the reply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 02/06/13 08:09 AM Share Posted 02/06/13 08:09 AM Yeah its a full respray of the sides of the tub unless they can polish the marks out. But a 3yr old car the rubs are going to be quite significant. You are entitled to the work to be covered under warranty but it is alot of work to get it all done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjwortley Member 80 Member For: 11y 7m 8d Posted 02/06/13 08:16 AM Author Share Posted 02/06/13 08:16 AM Yep me and the old man had a good crack at some polish today, looks alot better but still very evident, so mud flaps went back onYour right, it does sound like alot of work, how long was your turn around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyBurns Donating Members 641 Member For: 16y 9m 14d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 02/06/13 08:23 AM Share Posted 02/06/13 08:23 AM I got the same issue, and the marks are deep. Just weighing up if it's worth it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 28d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 02/06/13 08:46 AM Share Posted 02/06/13 08:46 AM Took them off after 6 years, down to metal in spots. Not sure it'll buff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancidpunx Brisbanes Resident Detailer Donating Members 950 Member For: 15y 11m 2d Gender: Male Location: In my Cabin Outside Brisbane. Posted 02/06/13 08:30 PM Share Posted 02/06/13 08:30 PM If the marks are down to the metel it wont buff out. You can only polish the clear coat layer of the paint. If the flaps rub through that, its going to need new paint. Put it this way you cars will generally have around 50-80 microns of Clear Coat that's makes your colour coat nice and glossy. that's not even as thick as a peice of paper.You will need to leave the car at a panel shop for the work to be completed so it will probably a 3 days turn around. Just be mindful of who gets used. Ford will likely advise the dealership to get some quotes from local shops and pick the cheapest. My ute was fine, but had some rust repaired on my Ranger and the panel shop did a crap job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 28d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 03/06/13 01:48 AM Share Posted 03/06/13 01:48 AM Lol I wasn't serious man. It's like the crash pics with "It'll buff out" commentsI already used my touch up brush on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjwortley Member 80 Member For: 11y 7m 8d Posted 03/06/13 02:06 AM Author Share Posted 03/06/13 02:06 AM Thanks fellasHmm now just to decide whether its worth the effort/risk (would hate for the re-spray to be slightly off color or something) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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