Patriot Blue Paint Problems

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Hi folks;
28 Sept. 2000 I picked up my new truck. At the time the paint job looked good. Since then, I have noticed that, when observed in direct sunlight, the Patriot Blue paint job has some serious problems. It was first seen on the lower quarter panel of the cargo bed ahead of the rear wheel, drivers side. It looks like the paint spray person didn't quite finish, almost like they were running out of paint. I also noticed that the stake pockets had very little paint which I pointed out to the dealer upon receipt of truck. At the time, they said that was normal, since the metal is galvanized. Well let me say this, I have looked very close this last week and the painting is lacking all over the truck. For now, Dodge is willing to repaint the cargo box, but after a carwash today I am quite worried that the entire truck needs to be REPAINTED. Needless to say I am quite bent over this new development. It is important that anyone with the Patriot Blue paint to look at your truck with the sun shining on the truck. Also check the horizontal grooves on your fender wells and the truck body. Look for a light dusting of blue paint with a light green background. I have a few areas that really stand out. I am just beside myself about this. Being a new diesel owner, I love this truck, but I am very concerned that the robot that painted my truck, sucked down way too many beers at lunchtime. Please look at your trucks, in the sunshine, and reply. I am due to be painted 4 Dec 2000, I am sure this will come as a surprise to Dodge, they do not understand the severity of this yet.