DENALI FRONT BUMPER PAINT PEELING OFF

[Tep5225]

WD 40 worst lubricant ever??? Really do you think that's a lubricant? WD 40 is exactly what it's name says Water Displacement! It's not made to lubricate. Grease is! That's one reason you don't put it on a squeaky belt. It just dries it out then!

 

 

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[pm26]

WD 40 worst lubricant ever??? Really do you think that's a lubricant? WD 40 is exactly what it's name says Water Displacement! It's not made to lubricate. Grease is! That's one reason you don't put it on a squeaky belt. It just dries it out then!

 

 

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So you grease a squeaky belt?

 

First, WD-40 can be used as a lubricant because 30 or 40% of its composition is motor oil. It is not as effective lubricant as pure oil or grease of course, but it has the ability to penetrate into rusted areas and free rusted hinges, etc., much like a penetrating oil.

 

Second, you never ever oil or grease engine drive belts if they squeak. That's a perfect way to ruin a belt. You grease or oil all metal chains, not rubber belts. Rubber belts typically squeak when they are not tight enough and the load on them causes them to slip through the pulleys. Lubricating such a belt would make things only worse.

 

 

"A QUESTION OF LUBRICATION

Myth: WD-40_® Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.

 

Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40_® stands for Water Displacement, WD-40_® Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal."

[Rewillia]

As a benchmark, I live in Anchorage, AK where the state/municipalities spread sand and gravel on the roads 8-months of the year for traction (but don't apply salt) and I had 3M Clearbra installed within the 1st 100 miles on the entire front end of my white '14 Denali. That was 14 months ago and today I have 0-chips on the front painted parts , 8500 miles later.

[SILVER SLED]

This thread is another reason I think trucks should have chrome bumpers.

 

A good dealership would warranty that bumper paint, but probably only once. I wouldn't bring the truck back in 10,000 miles and expect another repaint, unless something was defective with the repaint.

[Tep5225]

So you grease a squeaky belt?

 

First, WD-40 can be used as a lubricant because 30 or 40% of it composition is motor oil. It is not as effective lubricant as pure oil or grease of course, but it has the ability to penetrate into rusted areas and free rusted hinges, etc., much like a penetrating oil.

 

Second, you never ever oil or grease engine drive belts if they squeak. That's a perfect way to ruin the belt. You grease or oil all metal chains, not rubber belts. Rubber belts typically squeak when they are not tight enough and the load on them causes them to slip through the pulleys. Lubricating such a belt would make things only worse.

 

 

"A QUESTION OF LUBRICATION

Myth: WD-40_® Multi-Use Product is not really a lubricant.

 

Fact: While the “W-D” in WD-40_® stands for Water Displacement, WD-40_® Multi-Use Product is a unique, special blend of lubricants. The product’s formulation also contains anti-corrosion agents and ingredients for penetration, water displacement and soil removal."

 

 

I never said use grease on a belt but I know better than to use WD-40 on it. And yes WD-40 does have some oil in it but as for penetrating rusted bolts its a good substitute when you don't have anything else. I just know a lot of people out there don't know what WD stands for and they use it like its a lubricant that will last like it was oil.

[Rewillia]

Consider this also. Clear bra applications, (i.e. Xpel, 3M and other brands) are widely sold for all brands/makes and models of automobiles today which is indicative of the problems that lie awaiting motorist in the form of road debris and today's EPA-complaint paint finishes.

 

Its not just GM products that are prone to the problem of paint chipping.

[Isriam]

Consider this also. Clear bra applications, (i.e. Xpel, 3M and other brands) are widely sold for all brands/makes and models of automobiles today which is indicative of the problems that lie awaiting motorist in the form of road debris and today's EPA-complaint paint finishes.

 

Its not just GM products that are prone to the problem of paint chipping.

 

im sorry but i don't see any other vehicle on the road with chipped up bumpers like these new GM's. I don't even live in a state with a lot of salt and drive 90% under 45mph. My bumper has probably over 100 chips in less than a year.

[Rewillia]

 

im sorry but i don't see any other vehicle on the road with chipped up bumpers like these new GM's. I don't even live in a state with a lot of salt and drive 90% under 45mph. My bumper has probably over 100 chips in less than a year.

I'd say thats likely due to the fact that your not looking at other vehicles......

 

As it (paint chipping from road debris) happens to many and is not exclusive to the front painted bumper of GM trucks.

 

A quick search of other forums, i.e. Ford-Trucks.com, Dodgeforum.com, and Tunrdratruck.com reveal the same complaints by many owners!

 

As well, articles published by agencies sites such as AAA and the NHTSB point highlight both the increasing number of automobiles on the roads and the amount of debris being encountered by motorist. Back to my point why paint protection is a popular aftermarket add on many consumers invest in.

[pm26]

Paint quality on new vehicles is very poor. The paint is soft and very easily chips when hit with a piece of sharp gravel. I know this has a lot to do with water based paint formulation mandated by the EPA, but there is a way to make more chip resistant bumpers.

[Rewillia]

Paint quality on new vehicles is very poor. The paint is soft and very easily chips when hit with a piece of sharp gravel. I know this has a lot to do with water based paint formulation mandated by the EPA, but there is a way to make more chip resistant bumpers.

Agree, my point being that the issue is not exclusive to GM.

[TJay74]

It is not just an GM deal. My wife's previous cars (2009 Lincoln MKZ and current ride 2011 MKX) both had issues with the paint chipping easily on the front end.

 

My 2009 Pontiac G8 has the same issue as did my 2014 Sierra before I had the front end wrapped in clear protectant/

[Trackman101]

Add me to the list of Denali owners with a million paint chips on the one painted panel on the front bumper. I noticed chips with in a few days of ownership.All on the one panel. I owned a 2006 Denali for 8 years and the bumper may have ended up with a few dozen marks in its life. Gm says its normal. I could agree with them if there was marks on all the panels. I also enjoy how my "stainless steel " running boards are rusting as well. Again, my previous Denali steps looked like new after 200,000K. GM runs through my blood but this truck has been a huge disappointment. Back for more warranty issues today. (No warranty claims on my last truck or the truck before that)

 

.......I do like the improved fuel mileage.

[pm26]

Add me to the list of Denali owners with a million paint chips on the one painted panel on the front bumper. I noticed chips with in a few days of ownership.All on the one panel. I owned a 2006 Denali for 8 years and the bumper may have ended up with a few dozen marks in its life. Gm says its normal. I could agree with them if there was marks on all the panels. I also enjoy how my "stainless steel " running boards are rusting as well. Again, my previous Denali steps looked like new after 200,000K. GM runs through my blood but this truck has been a huge disappointment. Back for more warranty issues today. (No warranty claims on my last truck or the truck before that)

 

.......I do like the improved fuel mileage.

I bet if you put a magnet on one of those "stainless" boards, it will stick like glue. The same thing happened when I held a magnet to various panels of one of those 'all stainless" grills sold by Sears. The only part it did not stick to was the cover handle (which was made of good quality stainless steel). As you probably know, good quality stainless, like 316 grade is practically non-magnetic and a magnet will not stick to it. That's how you tell lousy stainless from good stainless. High grade stainless steel has a much higher nickel and chromium content. As for those lower grades, well they just "stain less".

[Pinnacle]

Paint quality on new vehicles is very poor. The paint is soft and very easily chips when hit with a piece of sharp gravel. I know this has a lot to do with water based paint formulation mandated by the EPA, but there is a way to make more chip resistant bumpers.

You really don't get it at all, I explained this many many times.

[RyanbabZ71]

 

im sorry but i don't see any other vehicle on the road with chipped up bumpers like these new GM's. I don't even live in a state with a lot of salt and drive 90% under 45mph. My bumper has probably over 100 chips in less than a year.

My wife's 2012 Sienna looks awful. Bumper and hood, chips way easier than my truck

 

 

Ryan