Dan Marakowski Jr. Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I have a 2012 Edge Limited in White Platinum (you know, the extra $500 paint job...) Well I have noticed that my front and back bumpers are starting to fade to a yellowish tint. The paint on the plastic bumpers is a different color then the metal sides. Anyone else have this issue? I have attached a photo so you can see the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmbubell Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) I have a 2012 Edge Limited in White Platinum (you know, the extra $500 paint job...) Well I have noticed that my front and back bumpers are starting to fade to a yellowish tint. The paint on the plastic bumpers is a different color then the metal sides. Anyone else have this issue? I have attached a photo so you can see the difference. Same Problem with my 2011 Edge Sport . Ford has messed this up somehow - not considering the paint was going on a plastic bumper instead of metal so processes needed to be different or something Dealer said they would repaint them to match but I have never had much luck with non factory paint holding up to driving conditions - non factory paint seems to chip a lot easier. He also mentioned that the bumpers are not painted at the same location as the Edge Body. I have also noticed that my fuel door is doing the same thing Edited August 5, 2013 by tmbubell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeDevil79 Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Me too, all of the above on our 13 SEL App Pack Wish we got the Ruby Red instead.... next time maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeGermany Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 yep, my paint shop noticed the same issue while fixing some scratches. I don't mind. I love my Edge anyway. Best Regards from Germany Rene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackman5000 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Same problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_bova Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 ditto, but I don't think it's fading, I just think it never matched exactly. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 This is a common problem. Bumpers are plastic and are painted at a separate facility. This can lead to mismatches. If it's noticeable it will be repainted under warranty, usually no questions asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Marakowski Jr. Posted August 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thanks for the replies everyone. Glad I am not the only one. I will contact my dealer to see if they will repaint them both under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillmatchett Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I actually just noticed this yesterday on my 2013 Platinum. My bumpers looked slightly yellow. I assumed I was going crazy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youri631 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 This is actually an issue with different brands as well, my in-laws have a white Honda Pilot, and the bumper and plastic fuel filler door does not match the body paint exactly. They noticed it when they lost ( or was stolen) the fuel filler door and noticed that the replacement was not matching the color of the body. They complained to the dealer and they changed it a few time, but they could never replicate the same glossy white. My wife's white Mazda 3 however does not have that issue, bumper and body matches perfectly. So I guess it is a common issue with white car, but not impossible to do if Mazda can do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 It's hard to do it right consistently on lighter colors. Most people I've seen who had the dealer repaint were completely satisfied with the results and the mfrs don't seem to have a problem doing it under warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford_Fan Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I have the same problem with my 08, thought I was the only one that had this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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