Paint Issue
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Paint Issue
My 96 has a paint problem. Both sides, above and just forward of the rear wheel wells, paint has bubbled and in small areas, started to lift and crack. Any info on factory issues on this matter? Any info at all...?
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OP - post some pics.
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16 years after the fact, it doesn't matter what issues there may or may not have been at the factory. Bubbling, popping, peeling, etc all require the panel(s) to be resprayed. Any competent painter (or shop) can look at it and tell the OP why it's likely happening and what a cheap or "cost effective" or show quality repair will entail.
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Think about it. His post is not about why it's happening. It's about "info on factory issues".
16 years after the fact, it doesn't matter what issues there may or may not have been at the factory. Bubbling, popping, peeling, etc all require the panel(s) to be resprayed. Any competent painter (or shop) can look at it and tell the OP why it's likely happening and what a cheap or "cost effective" or show quality repair will entail.
16 years after the fact, it doesn't matter what issues there may or may not have been at the factory. Bubbling, popping, peeling, etc all require the panel(s) to be resprayed. Any competent painter (or shop) can look at it and tell the OP why it's likely happening and what a cheap or "cost effective" or show quality repair will entail.
"Any info on factory issues on this matter? Any info at all...?"
I don't see in there a request to get covered under warranty, just seeking info as to whether anyone knows of any paint issues on c4s. At least, that's the way I took it.
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I certainly agree with what your point is, but this is what he posted:
"Any info on factory issues on this matter? Any info at all...?"
I don't see in there a request to get covered under warranty, just seeking info as to whether anyone knows of any paint issues on c4s. At least, that's the way I took it.
"Any info on factory issues on this matter? Any info at all...?"
I don't see in there a request to get covered under warranty, just seeking info as to whether anyone knows of any paint issues on c4s. At least, that's the way I took it.
I was simply hoping to find any info from people who know more than I do about Corvettes. Silly me to think people with so much free time would want to be helpful ... instead of mean and nasty.
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Paint isssue.
I reposted this here because someone else (HlhnEast) suggested that I may find more info on a "paint" forum. Thank you to HlhnEast for the valuable info he did offer.
Thank you to "Rocknroller" for his help and realizing that I was looking for INFO ... NOT FREEBEES!
96GS#007; RollaMo-LT4; JoeC , You are mean, nasty people! If you have no intention of being helpful than just don't respond. You're useless in this forum.
I won't post again...no reason to. There is no useful help here. I'll find another site the next time I have questions.
FYI...this car was my husbands dream car. He found it and purchased it in November 1999. He passed away in March 2005 and I was left with it. It has sentimental value to me but is not MY drream car. I kept it because it was his. I'm trying to fix this problem so I can sell it to someone who will love it and respect it as he did.
Except for HlhnEast and Rocknroller, you nasty people can ......!!
Thank you to "Rocknroller" for his help and realizing that I was looking for INFO ... NOT FREEBEES!
96GS#007; RollaMo-LT4; JoeC , You are mean, nasty people! If you have no intention of being helpful than just don't respond. You're useless in this forum.
I won't post again...no reason to. There is no useful help here. I'll find another site the next time I have questions.
FYI...this car was my husbands dream car. He found it and purchased it in November 1999. He passed away in March 2005 and I was left with it. It has sentimental value to me but is not MY drream car. I kept it because it was his. I'm trying to fix this problem so I can sell it to someone who will love it and respect it as he did.
Except for HlhnEast and Rocknroller, you nasty people can ......!!
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Thank you for being the ONLY ONE here with anything productive to offer! You are correct! I am not looking for any Freebees (96GS#007 / RollaMo-LT4 / JoeC))!!!! I am very aware there is no warranty here!
I was simply hoping to find any info from people who know more than I do about Corvettes. Silly me to think people with so much free time would want to be helpful ... instead of mean and nasty.
I was simply hoping to find any info from people who know more than I do about Corvettes. Silly me to think people with so much free time would want to be helpful ... instead of mean and nasty.
There were several helpful replies in your original thread. Peeling, bubbling, etc is typically caused by poor surface preparation (oil or grease on the surface, etc). Dirt on the surface can also affect adhesion, as can excess humidity when the paint is sprayed.
Take it to a shop or post pictures. What may or may not have happened at the factory 16+ years ago is not relevant.
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