Peeling Paint

[cotto]

After walking out to my truck today, I just noticed some paint had peeled to about the size of a quarter. Is this common on ’93’s? On the edge of the area there had been a pin sized rock chip that I had repaired. This happened on the outside of the bed, about six inches below the rail. The paint peeled from the primer. The primer seems to be adhering fine. What is the most sanitary and best way to prepare and repair this. I want to stop it from spreading so I don’t have to paint the whole rear quarter panel, but I don’t want look awful either. This is the only problem on my truck and it is killing me.



Thanks for the info

 

[quikshft]

I've painted off and on for 20 years, so I'll ask a couple more questions. Is the paint on your truck the original factory job? If so and it's only peeling in one spot after 12 odd years I'd say it has served pretty well.

What color is your truck and is it metallic? Metallic jobs are much more difficult to touch up. I know a common body shop repair involves sanding down and removing all the troubled area completely, priming and then shooting a matching top coat over the repair, and then blending/fogging outward and away from the repair so that there is no harsh color/shade difference. Then bury the panel in clearcoat for a uniform shine. My nephew works in a local shop and they do this with nice results, almost undetectable. Not sure about durability for the long haul though.

 

[Grey Wolf]

cotto,



I'm with you this has been about the only major problem I've had with my truck.

I had a paint shop take care of it on my truck and after getting into it they found no primer, which apparently was common for the big three around this time... ... . due to government mandated paints.

What you are looking at is the rust dip not a primer. The dip was too slick and having no primer means the finish doesn't have anything to bite to. Because of funding problems... ... . I didn't have the whole truck painted because at the time only the horizontal areas (hood, cab roof) were affected. However I have noticed that this seems to be more prevalent during the winter were we have big temperature swings, at least in this area. I think after this winter I'll have to look at taking care of more problem areas, they are starting to show up in other areas again



Sorry, I don't think you find a good way to solve the problem, without it creeping further and further at least that's what I've found... ... ... ...

 

[tugboatphil]

If you're going to fix it, move now! My 90 started with a dime size spot on the hood when I bought it. Owner pointed it out to me. It was light blue/dark blue/light blue. I was on the road all the time and watched the hood spot peel away to notebook size, then the rust started. Soon there were 2 other smaller spots, which became larger. Eventually I used a credit card to peel the rest of the hood and roof so the paint chips would stop getting all over the yard.



Long story short, I never have fixed it, as the truck is off the road right now, but the "urban camoflauge served me well when I was working in "Cracktown" of Richmond, Norfolk, Newport News... . No one ever bothered it. I could leave the windows down and not worry about anything coming up missing. Of course, this was in daylight hours!



I've seen many of that age with peeling and rust similar, but I always admire the ones that still look good too.

 

[AlK]

I have had absolutely no problems with the paint on my 92 it still looks as good as the day I purchased it in 1992, but then I do keep my truck in the garage when I am not driving it.

 

[EZGZ]

Mine started on the hood. I thought someone vandalized it by throwing something acidic on it. (Lemon juice?) Just a few scattered spots that I couldn't wax out.

It just kept spreading and took over the hood and roof. The sides of the truck still look great but the hood and roof are gone. No rust after several years. Only primer looking stuff showing.



I think someone mentioned the big 3 having paint problems due to the tree huggers screaming enviromental.



They were starting with the water base paints and it took several years to get it sorted out.



I bet if they had been able to use the old stuff things would have been much better.



I am amazed at these new white rainbow trout looking paint jobs that change colors at different angles.



Don't know about spot painting your problem but ounce mine started to go there was no stopping it. I keep procrastinating having the whole truck redone but unless you can keep it indoors I don't think it is worth it.

 

[cotto]

Hey guys,



Thanks for all your input. To answer Quikshft, my trunk is factory stock white upper and gray lower. The white is were I’m having my problems. Grey Wolf, my truck has the same paint job as yours. Unfortunately my truck won’t fit in a garage, so it sits in the Washington rain day in and day out. Good advice about getting right on it. I am going to touch it up as soon as possible. Can I try to repair it myself, or will that only cause more problems for a professional if in fact they have to fix it? I’m kind of ticked that this seems to be a fairly common problem amongst our trucks. But what are ya gonna do.



Thanks Again

 

[EZGZ]

be carefull what you use for touch up paint. DO NOT use laquer base which is what most of the stores carry or your painter will hate you.



Use Enamel or just keep some wax on it to keep the moisture out untill you have the money to do it right or pay someone.

 

[Grey Wolf]

I did as EZGZ suggested, then when the weather warmed up I had my painter work on it. At least with something there it will slow down the migration of water under the sound paint.

 

[cotto]

Thanks EZGZ and Grey Wolf. That is exactly what I was looking for. Great to know about enamel instead of lacquer. I will definitely use that info.

 

[quikshft]

If you have to do any sanding and you want to use a good primer, I suggest a self etching product that NAPA carries. It's in a spray can and is really good stuff, and of course it adheres really well. Then use an enamal top coat which is as close as you can find to the trucks color and you should have a decent temporary repair.

 

[steveinaz]

i thought peeling paint was a factory option on first gens?

 

[boatpuller]

I didn't think it was optional, it's standard equiptment

 

[CGauthier]

I got it too

 

[LDPetersen]

My 92' , dark blue pealed so bad, driving in the rain, the windshield wipers would plug up with paint and would not wipe the rain off. It started with just a little chip or two and then took off. The rest of the paint pealed off like crazy. Always sat outside. DC offered to pay half at a dealer for a $3,000. 00 paint job. and I got est. from other body shops for $1,500. 00. I just sold it. Was a great truck otherwise. Had 300k miles when I sold it.



95' 2500 ext. cab. 4x4 BD transmission mag- hytec #6 tst.