Cheesy quality lettering on 2001-up Caravan

I just purchased a 2001 Grand Caravan. I've invested some money to bring it
into shape mechanically, now I want to tackle the aesthetics. Some of the
"Dodge" and "Sport" lettering is badly faded (but oddly, the "Grand Caravan"
script is fine), I'm assuming because Chrysler used an inferior paint or
whatever it is they use to color the lettering. Anyone know what shade this
is called and where I can purchase it? The color is some sort of silver.
I've seen this on many of this generation van, so I know it's a quality
control issue.

Reminds me of the original 1984-1990 generation vans. Does anyone know of
any of those that still have the rear liftgate handle held on with the
ORIGINAL fasteners?

Charlie

Charlie,

The Sport was an accessory and was made from vinyl. The fading you are
seeing is common. Approach your local dealership to see about finding
replacements or just do a color match and have them done in paint.

OP


"Charlie" > wrote in message
...
> I just purchased a 2001 Grand Caravan. I've invested some money to bring
it
> into shape mechanically, now I want to tackle the aesthetics. Some of the
> "Dodge" and "Sport" lettering is badly faded (but oddly, the "Grand
Caravan"
> script is fine), I'm assuming because Chrysler used an inferior paint or
> whatever it is they use to color the lettering. Anyone know what shade
this
> is called and where I can purchase it? The color is some sort of silver.
> I've seen this on many of this generation van, so I know it's a quality
> control issue.
>
> Reminds me of the original 1984-1990 generation vans. Does anyone know of
> any of those that still have the rear liftgate handle held on with the
> ORIGINAL fasteners?
>
> Charlie
>
>

Charlie,

The Sport was an accessory and was made from vinyl. The fading you are
seeing is common. Approach your local dealership to see about finding
replacements or just do a color match and have them done in paint.

OP


"Charlie" > wrote in message
...
> I just purchased a 2001 Grand Caravan. I've invested some money to bring
it
> into shape mechanically, now I want to tackle the aesthetics. Some of the
> "Dodge" and "Sport" lettering is badly faded (but oddly, the "Grand
Caravan"
> script is fine), I'm assuming because Chrysler used an inferior paint or
> whatever it is they use to color the lettering. Anyone know what shade
this
> is called and where I can purchase it? The color is some sort of silver.
> I've seen this on many of this generation van, so I know it's a quality
> control issue.
>
> Reminds me of the original 1984-1990 generation vans. Does anyone know of
> any of those that still have the rear liftgate handle held on with the
> ORIGINAL fasteners?
>
> Charlie
>
>