LAC: Red paint prone to oxidation?

[Brett Dikeman]

On Feb 23, 2006, at 6:51 AM, Eric Sanborn wrote:

> I think it is more tied to the type of paint.  Sadly my charcoal
> colored 4ktq is having some serious oxidation problems on roof and
> deck lid.  My unscientific observation is that certain automakers had
> problems with paints through the certain periods. i.e Fords from mid
> 80s to early 90s.

Ford and GM both had massive problems with paint back in the 80's/ 
90's, and there were class action lawsuits against both, I believe.   
At least one was successful.

> But maybe it is color dependant.  It would seem
> that darker colors would be worse since they absorb more of the
> spectrum of sunlight.

If that's the case, why hasn't my black 200q20v oxidized in the  
slightest...

A google search turned up a Meguire's article saying that non- 
clearcoated cars will oxidize in the color layer.  Clearcoated cars  
will oxidized in the color layer very slightly, but the clearcoat is  
specifically formulated to absorb+resist UV.

Then again, it also goes into that fairly-land BS about "replenishing  
the natural oils in your paint"...

Brett