Ducato Bonnet Paint Peeling - How To Remedy It?

[maison]

No, the ones I have are gooduns,

If one want quality which includes a bare metal rub down, top class welding if needed, 3 coats of finest paint and 6 coat of lacquer, one has to pay for it.
Anyone else, it's twice that and his customers of 25yrs plus are happy to pay, if I was younger, so would I.

That’s high quality work, (too high for a Ducato?), but is definitely expensive.

Why would anyone opt for £4000 to paint a motorhome bonnet when an average cost would do a “good” job, better than FIAT’S original anyway.

I agree with your comments in post #30. Keep mechanicals in top condition as far as possible if you want a trouble free trip. I use a mechanic friend for my servicing and repairs as I know he does an excellent job with no skimping. However, I have never heard of anyone’s vehicle breaking down as a result of a “poor” paint job.

Still if you are running a RR you need to pay RR prices, but for my Ducato FIAT prices will do and I even consider them high.

 

[Phill D]

£300 is the current going rate for a Ducato bonnet respray, take back to primer and build up to a quality finish by a repuable body shop.

 

[L' Hobo]

That’s high quality work, (too high for a Ducato?), but is definitely expensive.

Why would anyone opt for £4000 to paint a motorhome bonnet when an average cost would do a “good” job, better than FIAT’S original anyway.

I agree with your comments in post #30. Keep mechanicals in top condition as far as possible if you want a trouble free trip. I use a mechanic friend for my servicing and repairs as I know he does an excellent job with no skimping. However, I have never heard of anyone’s vehicle breaking down as a result of a “poor” paint job.

Still if you are running a RR you need to pay RR prices, but for my Ducato FIAT prices will do and I even consider them high.

In my experience, Fiat paint peal just doesn't just happen on the bonnet but all over the vehicle, especially the roof and sides of the windscreen.
To me, that's an all over respray IF one really wants it to look correct?
I'm not that fussed!

PS. Now my mate is no longer as involved with the Touring Car Racing world, most of his work is now keeping a fleet of black RR hearses looking smart.

 

[L' Hobo]

In my experience, Fiat paint peal just doesn't just happen on the bonnet but all over the vehicle, especially the roof and sides of the windscreen.
To me, that's an all over respray IF one really wants it to look correct?
I'm not that fussed!

PS. Now my mate is no longer as involved with the Touring Car Racing world, most of his work is now keeping a fleet of black RR hearses looking smart.

PS. Just to clarify, it was an all over, full body, respray I was quoted for, not just the bonnet!

 

[Viennese]

I have taken my peeling Citroen Relay bit by bit and the only things not repainted are the roof and the 2 back doors. A Mate told me he had had an offer to respray his completely for £2750, which seemed a good deal to me.

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[Barchetta47]

I know a man in the municipal at Tiznit who will do it for less!!!

 

[houdini]

I had mine resprayed, bonnet and a few A pillar touch ups. £325
2008 Ducato

Was the bonnet rubbed right down?

 

[Jake Royd]

Was the bonnet rubbed right down?

To be honest, I don't know.
The paint is adhered fine and has been for about 4 years now.
I would guess they took it down to the brownish base coat.

 

[maison]

PS. Just to clarify, it was an all over, full body, respray I was quoted for, not just the bonnet!

That makes more sense and, if a good job, is not unreasonable.

 

[Phoenix Ice]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

I had the same problem on my 2015 Bessacarr, I had to have the bonnet colour matched and re-painted after trying to hide the damage with a bonnet bra.

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[Nanniemate]

I'm ignoring mine eventually it will be down to the undercoat all over and will look OK

 

[Korova]

I had the problem on a 2002 ducato on the passenger door. Went back to metal, primed, sprayed and laquered but started peeling again after 12 months. I've done similar jobs on cars before with no problems. I left it alone afterwards and as it wasn't rusting was happy enough.

 

[TheMachMan]

The paint finish on our bonnet and pillars is very dull, despite using a few waxes and polishing. I have thought about a vinyl wrap whilst it’s still intact.

 

[TheBig1]

Nitromoors do an excellent solution rather than loads of rubbing down

 

[Nanniemate]

The paint finish on our bonnet and pillars is very dull, despite using a few waxes and polishing. I have thought about a vinyl wrap whilst it’s still intact.

Don't polish it too much

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[HKF]

Since I first posted this, and after having a break from the forum for a while, the paint is peeling in more and more places. Eventually, we'll need the whole can respraying but, in the meantime, I've decided I'm going to buy some yellow adhesive vinyl roll and cut out stars in various sizes to cover the unpainted areas. As I get another one, I'll make another star, until I have so many it needs a new paint job. The yellow will match the yellow on the current decals, so shouldn't look out of place

 

[Nanniemate]

Since I first posted this, and after having a break from the forum for a while, the paint is peeling in more and more places. Eventually, we'll need the whole can respraying but, in the meantime, I've decided I'm going to buy some yellow adhesive vinyl roll and cut out stars in various sizes to cover the unpainted areas. As I get another one, I'll make another star, until I have so many it needs a new paint job. The yellow will match the yellow on the current decals, so shouldn't look out of place

Go for it . I started with plain grey sticker then put beware of the dog sticker on top.
Eventually the rain.got behind them and they failed (5years)
So now I'm looking for replacement stickers

Do you know where I can get beware of the elephant ?

The patch is a little larger

 

[tomag]

£50 to have a bonnet resprayed in Morocco and they did a really excellent job

 

[HKF]

Go for it . I started with plain grey sticker then put beware of the dog sticker on top.
Eventually the rain.got behind them and they failed (5years)
So now I'm looking for replacement stickers

Do you know where I can get beware of the elephant ?

The patch is a little larger

Will this do?

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[Clive G]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

Consider having the bonnet wrapped. It will also sto the stone chips if done properly.

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[kev54]

Consider having the bonnet wrapped. It will also sto the stone chips if done properly.

Just note the warning in post #15 - finish is only as good as what’s underneath. My 2013 Bessacarr/Ducato bonnet is doing the same. Going to wait until selling and see how bad it is!

 

[TerryL]

As mentioned above it's incompatible undercoat and top coat.
I had the bonnet resprayed some years ago. They took it off, completely stripped all the paint off and redid it. Has lasted well. Unfortunately the rest of the cab is going the same way now and the painter I asked reckoned it was a full restrip and respray job, best to do the whole cab area even though the doors are still not too bad. Don't think he wanted the job though, mentioned £1800 - might have a go at the worst bits myself when it gets warmer!

 

[Boo and Goo]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

We Had the same problem on my 2004 Autosleeper Nuevo Peugeot .Bodywork chap said the Peugeot, Fiat, Citroen, Renaut are all the same paint problem. I Got it undercoated and top coated for 150 quid. The paint code is under the bonnet.

 

[Davecrawf]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

My Fiat Ducato is exactly the same. It's really unsightly. However I plan to have it done by a local specialist, who has already done work on my car.

 

[stuartholmes]

Don't know whether it's as easy on a Ducato but when my son wanted a respray Abarth bonnet it was cheaper to buy a replacement from breakers (including fitting )

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[Ro55y]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

 

[Ro55y]

Hi everyone

On our Ducato bonnet, the paint has started to peel off in a couple of places...one rather large bit right in the middle! I've read before that this is a known problem, since there's only a single layer of paint on there anyway As such, I'm guessing there are a few people out there with the same problem. So, how did you remedy yours? Professional respray? Remove all paint and polish up the metal? Put some decals over the bad bits? Any other ideas? Pics of your before and after would be good Thanks

Now this is a Spooky thread. In the last 2 weeks I've noticed two 'blobs' of discolouration on the bonnet of my 2022 plate Lanzarotte Grey Fiat Ducato campervan. Not particularly happy about it given that I've only done 12,000 miles from new. I will keep an eye on this thread as best course of action.

 

[Old and wise 1]

Same happened to my Ducato Autotrail.
Professional rub down and respray was the only answer.

 

[Nanniemate]

Will this do?

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Its just over 4 inches by 3
Thanks but I need 4 meters by 3 and that's just 1 door

 

[Nanniemate]

As mentioned above it's incompatible undercoat and top coat.
I had the bonnet resprayed some years ago. They took it off, completely stripped all the paint off and redid it. Has lasted well. Unfortunately the rest of the cab is going the same way now and the painter I asked reckoned it was a full restrip and respray job, best to do the whole cab area even though the doors are still not too bad. Don't think he wanted the job though, mentioned £1800 - might have a go at the worst bits myself when it gets warmer!

That all if he's any good snatch his hand off

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