Paint Fade under Bed Graphics?

As some of you know by now, I'm going to be looking for a used Raptor this summer. I really don't care for either generation of the bed graphics aside from the SE graphics (oddly enough, I like the hood vinyl). Removing them isn't a big issue for me, but I'm worried about paint fade underneath. Is this really such a bad issue that I should stay away from trucks with bed graphics? It's definitely a deal breaker on the truck if the paint is going to be noticeably faded around the graphics.

I asked my detailer this a while back and his opinion was that in most cases the bedside should be able to be polished, or wetsanded and polished and it not be an issue. I'm sure others here will have first hand experience though, and be more help.

I have a 2011 raptor that had the digital mud graphics. After 3 years I removed them and there is no fading. My truck even sits outside in the sun year round.

usually paint doesnt fade underneath the graphics.

Thanks for the input, guys. I'll keep it in mind.

Exposed paint fades. In some cases you can rub the paint out and minimize the paint fade.

Dv8tor said:

Exposed paint fades. In some cases you can rub the paint out and minimize the paint fade.

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That thing is really shiny

Jimbo said:

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What can I say? It's a pretty bell.

Don't worry about the fade under as the uv rays don't hit it just keep the surrounding paint waxed
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