Jazz red paint fade

[Challo]

Was cleaning my mum's 2008 Honda Jazz over the weekend and I think the red paint is fading in certain areas. Has anybody had any issues with Honda cars paint fading and do manufacturers have paint warrenty on them?

[Martin_Hx]

The grey on my Civic is a slightly different on the plastics, bumpers / spoiler mainly, but it's hardly noticeable. Could it just be that?

[Challo]

Potentially. I need to check it again during the week in different light and see if parts have faded. Im sure a good detail would make a huge difference but it didn't certainly seem that parts where faded compared to parts not normally in direct sunlight.

[V8A*ndy]

Solid or clear coat?

If solid it probably just needs a good buff and coat of protection. If clear then it may have UV damage under the lacquer therefore requiring a paint job.


ETA

If UV damaged, the roof and bonnet would be faded the most as those areas have the most exposure to the sun.

Take it to a professional detailer in your area and ask what they think.

Edited by V8A*ndy on Monday 24th March 17:22

[Willy Nilly]

Red paint seems to fade no matter what brand or machine it is painted on.

[Challo]

Thanks all. I'm going to have another look during the week. I will check the paperwork when she bought the car and see what the paint warranty is.