New Silver Toyota – Two 5cm Hazy Patches on Driver's Side Doors – Advice Needed
Hey everyone,
I recently got a brand-new silver Toyota about 1 month ago and have noticed two distinct hazy, cloudy patches on the driver's side—one on the front door and one on the back door, each about 5cm across. I didn’t spot these issues at first because the car likely came with a layer of wax from the dealer that masked the defect. After washing and removing the wax, the spots became apparent.
I used a paint thickness gauge on both areas, and the readings are identical to the rest of the panel. This suggests that there isn’t an extra layer of paint or clear coat in those spots, indicating a potential factory defect or contamination during the painting process.
Has anyone experienced this on a new vehicle? Do you think this issue would be covered under warranty, or is it something that could be corrected with buffing? Any advice or similar experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Posted Mar 8, 2025, 12:59 PM UTC