In September, 2004 we purchased a new Toyota Sienna white in color. It's not driven much has all of about 27,000 miles on it and spends most of it's time in our driveway. In the spring of 2008 I noticed that there were some spots on the driver's side that were becoming dull. I didn't think much of it. The car on that side gets the sun's southern exposure. I run it through the car wash probably once a month and pick the hot wax option probably once every 3 months or so.
Well the van got dinged and an insurance adjuster/appraiser came out to assess the damage. He seemed knowledgeable about body stuff so I asked him about the spots. His comment was that he thought the paint job was failing and that I should take the van back to the dealership and if it was his raise a ruckus about the paint job. Most of this dull stuff is on the driver's side that as I mentioned is getting a lot of direct sun exposure. Although a spot has showed up on the passenger side that gets very little direct sun.
The question is, "is it reasonable to expect paint job which has a clear coat to stay continuously shiny with that amount of sun exposure or should I be raising a ruckus about it with Toyota?"
Your input is very much appreciated.
Have a Great Day,
Jim
Well the van got dinged and an insurance adjuster/appraiser came out to assess the damage. He seemed knowledgeable about body stuff so I asked him about the spots. His comment was that he thought the paint job was failing and that I should take the van back to the dealership and if it was his raise a ruckus about the paint job. Most of this dull stuff is on the driver's side that as I mentioned is getting a lot of direct sun exposure. Although a spot has showed up on the passenger side that gets very little direct sun.
The question is, "is it reasonable to expect paint job which has a clear coat to stay continuously shiny with that amount of sun exposure or should I be raising a ruckus about it with Toyota?"
Your input is very much appreciated.
Have a Great Day,
Jim