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betsy

Has anyone got a newish model van made by Peugeot with silver coloured paint work, having trouble with blotchy paint work?

Thanks
Colin

smick

Not so much blotchy on the panels, but our Murvi (silver Peugeot) had a problem with paint peeling off the edges of the roof, and down into the gutters. Had to spend quite a bit of time re-priming and touching up. Apparently, this could be caused by the van being sprayed when slightly damp, or with condensation on the surface.

I thought this would have been impossible, as most assembly lines have heated spraybooths, but apparently it can, and also if the vehicle has been the subject of a repair where the process has been left overnight in a cool garage.

Smick

betsy

Hello Smick

I don't know of problems with the paint peeling that you seem to have - what age is your vehicle and is still covered by warranty. Mine is only 9 weeks old and when viewed in strong sunlight the paintwork is quite mottled in some areas, the dealer compared it to "the sky on a cloudy day" I would suggest that anyone with the silver Peugeot take time to closely inspect the bodywork and see if their's is effected and take remedial action before the sun goes in Rolling Eyes

Colin

smick

Aah, no, our problem was about 6 years ago, with the previous model, so comment may not be relevant other than to say that I have noticed a number of Sevel vans with paint problems - particularly with metallic paint.

I would be tempted to request Peugeot to inspect the paintwork, or if you want to wave a big stick ask the RAC to inspect and then present the report to Peugeot.

Smick

betsy

Thanks Smick,

I believe there may many with the same problem as mine - I am very thorough when I clean the van and don't miss much, however I only noticed it last weekend!
I have searched the web and can only find issues with the Peugeot 206 range. - its been so bad that Peugeot have had to have some cars replaced.

Colin

Tribute_650

Hi, I have the same problem on the Fiat Ducato, that's a good description "clouds". Its particularly bad when the sun shines directly onto the panel, its where the panel has been over sprayed due to a blemish or damage in the spray shop / production line. If it had been a car it would have been totally re-sprayed but a van gets touched up. I noticed mine on the second day of ownership and took it back to Danum Leisure my supplying dealer who told me and quote " What do you expect ? at the end of the day its only a commercial vehicle we see a lot like that, you will have to put up with it"

I could not believe it and expected more from a £30k vehicle...... CI were no help either Evil or Very Mad

pepandspice

Tribute_650

Hi P&S, I refused to take the van back until something was done but it soon became obvious it was only going to stand rotting in the corner of their yard as Danum Leisure had my hard earned cash so the only person loosing out was me!

Needless to say I have swapped dealers as I do not want to give them a penny more in accessory purchases and servicing and will think twice about buying a new MH from CI again, purely on principle.

Beckham

All the vans would have been sprayed in heated booths and i would suspect this problem to be down to a dodgy batch of paint used hence why some are not effected. You would be covered on your warranty and it's in your rights to have this corrected. If you are one of the lucky ones that has fine paintwork i would still recommend paint protecting your motorhome as this will help prevent dullness of paint and reduce the chances of scratches such as tree branches. As an advertiser on this site we can offer you £100 off on paint protection if you look for motorhomesrepaired.co.uk Just quote MHF to get this. We are based in the south east of England but most Motorhome Body Repair company's can offer paint protection. I hope this is of use.

brendan

Have just noticed that the paintwork on the roof is peeling on a section about the size of my hand. Just noticed it yesterday when cleaning roof ( Camper is High Top Fiat body.
I have heard that other people have had this problem,
The body should still be under 3 year Fiat Guarantee ( July 2005) Propose to contact my nearest commercial dealer tomorrow but has any one else experienced this problem.
Brendan