Paint Warranty

[Tollis]

Just picked up my 2019 Classic and have noticed some significant bubbles in the paint on the bed in 2 spots. They don't really look like rust and as it was built 11/18 I'm inclined to think they are the notorious 4th Gen Solvent pops.
I'm going to be bringing it into the dealership Tuesday to get it looked at.
Will this have any effect other than looks? I.E. Rust
I know they usually repaint if Chrysler approves it but I plan to get a spray liner anyway, do you think Chrysler would approve a spray liner instead of repaint, it would certainly save them (and me) some money.

 

[Pull Ya]

The dealership might deal with you if they do business with a third party vendor that does spray in's. Once again factory quality control employees are visually impaired. Paint has been a problem for Ram for years and they just can't seem to get it right. They need to fire those robots and hire some new ones!!!!!
Jay

 

[mtofell]

do you think Chrysler would approve a spray liner instead of repaint, it would certainly save them (and me) some money.

Doesn't hurt to ask but I'd be surprised. The factory seems to be pretty **** about only replacing what is damaged with the EXACT same thing..... even if it costs them more money. When warranty items come up they suddenly turn into a mindless, illogical operation similar to the government.

 

[MADDOG]

I suspect that, since the FCA warranties are based on "stock for stock" terms, they will repaint.

I'd be concerned about leaving the bubbles as they are and encapsulating them with the bed liner material. That won't stop what's happening underneath the paint and over time that area could prove to be problematic.

 

[liftedpsd2010]

I suspect that, since the FCA warranties are based on "stock for stock" terms, they will repaint.

I'd be concerned about leaving the bubbles as they are and encapsulating them with the bed liner material. That won't stop what's happening underneath the paint and over time that area could prove to be problematic.

When I got my bed sprayed they scuffed up the paint. Doing this those bubbles would probably get scuffed off anyway. I could be wrong tho.


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[MADDOG]

It still stands that what's under the bubbles has to be neutralized before they get encapsulated by the bed liner material.

 

[18harvest]

I would agree I would get it fixed under warranty before I had a liner sprayed.looks to me like maybe the sprayer messed up.like a nozzle got clogged or ran low of paint or something

 

[Jimmyroth1971]

Clear coat is coming off my 2019 ram bighorn is it covers under warranty

 

[06 Dodge]

Clear coat is coming off my 2019 ram bighorn is it covers under warranty

I Doubt that it would covered being its going on 6 years of age.

 

[Jeepwalker]

On the OP's picture with the bubbles, the region almost looks discolored like a solvent or something was spilled on that area.

Hard to say for sure. Could be bad lighting...someone like a bodyshop would need to see it in person.

 

[GTyankee]

As soon as the Sheet Metal is ready to paint,
There is nothing but metal, no wires or anything else.

The sheet metal is completely dipped, the cab is not even bolted to the frame, & not even connected to the bed

When the sheet metal is dried after dipping, only necessary parts are painted.

After the paint is baked on, then they begin bolting things on

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[tron67j]

I Doubt that it would covered being its going on 6 years of age.

Agree, getting that covered this far out is going to be a lift, but they can give it a try.