Paint chipping above the tail light

[Garaged]

Does anyone here know how to remove the taillight or a link to a Youtube video for it? I have an imperceptible tiny chip on the inner edge that I can barely reach with a toothpick but I'm sure I could patch it perfectly (before PPFing everything) if the taillight was out. I tried removing 2 bolts on the bed side of the taillight but it didn't feel like the thing wanted to come loose.

I'd rather not push for a warranty fix and repaint the entire damn panel for the sake of a chip no one else will even know is there.

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[SubaruRaptor]

Are the taillights adjustable like that where you can slide them up or down?

They have to be pulled and remounted. I posted a thread about my experience with getting the paint chip fixed and realigning the light by the body shop.

 

[LSU-B-Rad]

New update, after getting the paint chip fixed I noticed the replaced Raptor sticker with bubbles and the tail light had moisture getting in it. So I brought it back to the dealer only to see the paint chip back again! The dealership said they are going to reach out to Ford engineers too see what else can be going on.
So with all of the issues I’m having I have started the process with Ford to Buy back the truck. Cam phasers, paint chipping, tail light leaking and a new one the GPS/antenna loose and leaking in the truck, just don’t think I can trust the truck moving forward. Too many issues and only have 1800 miles on it. So disappointing I love Fords but it shouldn’t be this way!

 

[iamweasel]

So for those who've had the chip repaired, has the new paint held up? Was thinking that the gap is so tight that even if repainted it would chip again. (Or when they repaired yours did they do something with the fender so the gap was not so tight?)

 

[LSU-B-Rad]

I’m pretty sure they only sanded it down and repainted it. They said they would be changing the light but they did not. This time they have to since it’s leaking/fogging. I have not heard back from the dealer yet to bring it back in as they said they need Ford engineering to inspect it first.

 

[Pete6114]

Same chip, same place. Build middle of July. Dealer ordered me a paint touch up stick and am still waiting for it. Has anybody managed to get one yet?

 

[Jalbano2]

Same chip, same place. Build middle of July. Dealer ordered me a paint touch up stick and am still waiting for it. Has anybody managed to get one yet?

Dealer sent mine out for paint repair. Came out nice. Looks perfect now.

 

[iamweasel]

Dealer sent mine out for paint repair. Came out nice. Looks perfect now.

Did they just touch up the spot or did they paint the whole panel?

My fear is even with the repair done, unless they grind/sand away some of the metal to give more clearance between the metal and the top of the light, it's just going to chip again after a while.

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