2004 TSX Red Paint Fade - Honda-Acura.net

Mike row · 11-29-08, 11:17 AM

It is like "clouds" on the top of the car, front, top and
rear of car. The rich dark red is no more? Living north
of Minnesota takes care of the "strong southern sun"
excuse? Only 4 years old, dealer offered to pay $700
of a $2,000 partial paint job. Is this normal?

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Line7 · 11-30-08, 12:29 AM

Its recommended that you detail and wax the car every 6 months. If you havent been taken care of it, then Im sure the paint would start to fade after some time, especially considering that you get a substantial amount of snow fall in your area. I would try to get it buffed and waxed, and see where that takes you.

**Spec R** · 12-17-08, 02:09 AM

yeah the road salts and all the particulate matter in the snow (gravel/mud/dust/pollution/chemicals) wreak havoc on your finish.

VPUPPY · 12-21-08, 07:19 PM

You should have a detailer take a look at it. Your paint is a 2 stage paint. There is a base coat, which is your color. Then there is a clear coat, which is clear and meant to protect the color. Chances are that the clear coat is failling. A good detailer will be able to remove a small amount of your clear coat using compounds and polish. This process can restore a shine to your paint if done properly. By the way, this is something that is best left to professionals so make sure you find someone who knows what they are doing.

***94civicEX*** · 12-31-08, 03:36 PM

The dealer will only cover $700? Have you contacted Acura Client Services?

eastenberry · 03-31-09, 07:48 PM

Hey mike. I also have a 2004 acura tsx red that has the paint fade. I was wondering if you ever found a solution? I don't think it is due to not waxing it enough or harsh conditions.

yogadivalaura · 06-28-09, 12:54 AM

My mechanic told me that the paint fade on my 2005 Acura TSX is not normal.

I plan to call Acura Client services this week.

I am really surprised how much the paint has faded on the top and trunk.

11-30-08, 12:29 AM	#2
Line7 Platinum Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NY Posts: 810	Its recommended that you detail and wax the car every 6 months. If you havent been taken care of it, then Im sure the paint would start to fade after some time, especially considering that you get a substantial amount of snow fall in your area. I would try to get it buffed and waxed, and see where that takes you. __________________ For Sale: ITR/SiR rear LCA's JDM!!! Last edited by Line7; 11-30-08 at 12:30 AM.

12-17-08, 02:09 AM	#3
Spec R Moderator Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 11,882	yeah the road salts and all the particulate matter in the snow (gravel/mud/dust/pollution/chemicals) wreak havoc on your finish. __________________ DB Squad Integra Forum Moderator Integra Build/Journal - Updated 11/02/09 http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/in...read-ever.html

12-21-08, 07:19 PM	#4
VPUPPY Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,975	You should have a detailer take a look at it. Your paint is a 2 stage paint. There is a base coat, which is your color. Then there is a clear coat, which is clear and meant to protect the color. Chances are that the clear coat is failling. A good detailer will be able to remove a small amount of your clear coat using compounds and polish. This process can restore a shine to your paint if done properly. By the way, this is something that is best left to professionals so make sure you find someone who knows what they are doing. __________________ 98 Adriatic Blue Integra LS Sedan 01 Electron Blue Prelude Base 00 Anthracite Metallic Civic EX

12-31-08, 03:36 PM	#5
*94civicEX* I got worms. Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Utah Posts: 30,192	The dealer will only cover $700? Have you contacted Acura Client Services? __________________ 99 Integra GSR 06 TSX duck squad member #00003

03-31-09, 07:48 PM	#6
eastenberry Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 1	Same problem Hey mike. I also have a 2004 acura tsx red that has the paint fade. I was wondering if you ever found a solution? I don't think it is due to not waxing it enough or harsh conditions.

06-28-09, 12:54 AM	#7
yogadivalaura Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 1	Red Acura TSX with serious paint fade My mechanic told me that the paint fade on my 2005 Acura TSX is not normal. I plan to call Acura Client services this week. I am really surprised how much the paint has faded on the top and trunk.

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