Bad news... (the One and ONLY thread about the shortage of Tuxedo Black paint)

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Fordx4

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Here is what my dealer wrote me about my order I placed for a Black Raptor on 2/12.

"We received word yesterday that a "material hold" has been placed on all F-150s scheduled with a Tuxedo Black exterior until further notice.

This hold has come about due to a supplier issue out of Japan and is a result of the recent earthquakes in that country."

Now I need to decide what to do... I want this truck but I don't want to wait 6 months for it. :(
 

Raptizzle

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Bummer man! Hope they get it worked out.

Apparently not so "American" made trucks we have here!
 

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wth, that really sucks. can't believe that the paint comes from Japan. u'd think that there would be tons of places they could get paint to match it in America
 

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You know how long it takes someone in the US to chop up all that metal in those fine pieces? lol

Problem is, this is gonna get worse and eventually a crutch or "sales pitch" heard across the country.
 

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Just change it to Blue Flame...looks much better anyway.:birgits_tiredcoffee
 
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