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Gene, my area in question is super tiny. Better to ignore or touch up? Thanks
 
Julia said:
True. I learned this with "refrigerator" magnets.
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Refrigerator magnets also tend to lose their attraction after a while. That's why they eventually fall off the fridge, so they don't always provide a good answer to what the material they're sticking to is.
 
saxman242 said:
Refrigerator magnets also tend to lose their attraction after a while. That's why they eventually fall off the fridge, so they don't always provide a good answer to what the material they're sticking to is.
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Thanks! I know they worked on my last fridge, but not the front of my new one. They work on the sides though. I've had a few die before but have so many "testers" I've learned where they stick, and where they don't.
 
saxman242 said:
That doesn't tell you that it isn't metal, just that it isn't steel/ferritic stainless.
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Steel used on automobiles is magnetic. The Palisade is not made of stainless steel. :LOL: The panel in question here is plastic. I've worked on it in the past.

Also, one of the easiest ways of telling if a car has been in an accident and repaired with Bondo is to use a magnet.
 
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amgp said:
Steel used on automobiles is magnetic. The Palisade is not made of stainless steel. :LOL: The panel in question here is plastic. I've worked on it in the past.

Also, one of the easiest ways of telling if a car has been in an accident and repaired with Bondo is to use a magnet.
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Hehe, I know. I was just replying to your reply regarding magnets and my fridge. So, Saxman, would touching up my half inch white line prevent further damage (I still think the paint not just missed a spot)
amgp said:
Steel used on automobiles is magnetic. The Palisade is not made of stainless steel. :LOL: The panel in question here is plastic. I've worked on it in the past.

Also, one of the easiest ways of telling if a car has been in an accident and repaired with Bondo is to use a magnet.
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amgp, there's no need for me to touch up my 1/2” white line in corner area, is there? Like "a stitch in time saves nine" situation? It doesn't look like it's peeling to me--but what do I know. Thanks!
 
The area I am talking about is not plastic. I know the difference between a plastic and a metal. Using a magnet doesn't necessarily mean it's not plastic either. A magnet would not attract to aluminum.
 
Also, I highly doubt Hyundai would be spending a couple of thousand dollars to completely disassemble the liftgate to fix the problem and repaint/rebadge it if a $20 bottle of touch up paint could fix it.
 
Flightwatch said:
The area I am talking about is not plastic. I know the difference between a plastic and a metal. Using a magnet doesn't necessarily mean it's not plastic either. A magnet would not attract to aluminum.
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Well, dang it. I had hoped it wasn't a real concern. Thanks for the heads up! I wondered why the service department was having yours painted if it wasn't an issue. Is your area in question white, or metallic? I can't really tell in the pic. Mine is white. Thanks!
 
Flightwatch said:
The area I am talking about is not plastic. I know the difference between a plastic and a metal. Using a magnet doesn't necessarily mean it's not plastic either. A magnet would not attract to aluminum.
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Your palisade body panels are NOT made of aluminum either. The body panels are either steel or plastic. The panel in question by the original post with the included photo is plastic. I don't know how much clearer this can be stated.
 
Flightwatch said:
Also, I highly doubt Hyundai would be spending a couple of thousand dollars to completely disassemble the liftgate to fix the problem and repaint/rebadge it if a $20 bottle of touch up paint could fix it.
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They did it because there was improper assembly at that location on your Palisade, which caused the paint to wear. It had nothing to do with the potential for rust. This was purely cosmetic and they wanted you to be happy.
 
amgp said:
Steel used on automobiles is magnetic. The Palisade is not made of stainless steel.
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Oh, I know, but there's certain people that would argue with me about how that doesn't apply to deloreans or the new tesla truck or something like that, so figured I'd be specific.
 
Julia said:
Well, dang it. I had hoped it wasn't a real concern. Thanks for the heads up! I wondered why the service department was having yours painted if it wasn't an issue. Is your area in question white, or metallic? I can't really tell in the pic. Mine is white. Thanks!
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Define "concern". It isn't going to cause any problems, but it's an aesthetic issue that should be sorted. I'll be pointing it out on mine when it's in for service next, but I'm not going to rush off to do it.
 
saxman242 said:
Define "concern". It isn't going to cause any problems, but it's an aesthetic issue that should be sorted. I'll be pointing it out on mine when it's in for service next, but I'm not going to rush off to do it.
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Thanks! I'll point it out as well. By concern I meant I didn't want it to be metal and rust (I know now it's plastic), and I don't want it to peel. I'm back to not being concerned now. Thanks, Saxman!
 
amgp said:
Your palisade body panels are NOT made of aluminum either. The body panels are either steel or plastic. The panel in question by the original post with the included photo is plastic. I don't know how much clearer this can be stated.
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I had a Hyundai Genesis and the entire hood was aluminum. But I am sure you are right about the Palisade being steel or plastic.
 
It's interesting to me that that portion of the liftgate is plastic on the Palisade. On the 2020 Santa Fe I have as a loaner, the liftgate is all steel. I wonder why Hyundai uses steel in the Santa Fe but chose to use plastic on the flagship Palisade...
 
Flightwatch said:
It's interesting to me that that portion of the liftgate is plastic on the Palisade. On the 2020 Santa Fe I have as a loaner, the liftgate is all steel. I wonder why Hyundai uses steel in the Santa Fe but chose to use plastic on the flagship Palisade...
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To save weight.
 
I am little confused. I had a very small white spot of missing paint as well on the spot where the picture is. That look like metal to me, not plastic.
 
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