Interior A-pillar problem
May 29, 2010 | 09:05 PM
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Interior A-pillar problem
Yesterday I went golfing and had my car parked in the parking lot without a cloud in the sky and when I came back the A-pillars were delamanating. After running the A/C for about 30 minutes most of the bubbles disappeared but a couple of the smaller ones are still there. Does anyone know how much these cost? I've done a search and noticed that a few other people have had this problem.
May 29, 2010 | 09:07 PM
Le Mans Master
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take a needle and put several holes in the bubbles and squeeze the air out. the holes are unnoticeable.
May 29, 2010 | 09:11 PM
Drifting
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I noticed the same thing this week on my passenger side. That one runs around 140, found it used for 60 but figured would be better off with a new one if I was to order. Following morning, back to normal. Looks like its a problem with machine silver,
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May 29, 2010 | 09:12 PM
Melting Slicks
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common problem, once you notice it you'll always see the dumb bubbles... mine did it all the time, but it never actually delaminated... if you get new ones chances are you'll have the same problem...
May 29, 2010 | 09:30 PM
Le Mans Master
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After having the car out in the sun most of the day I have the bubbles as well.
May 29, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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I have this on my 08. Is it worth taking it in for a warranty replacement or should I just pop them?
May 30, 2010 | 12:02 PM
Le Mans Master
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Known issue. Easy install. Warranty them.
Perhaps another forum member can confrim the price; my recollection is the pillars are less than $100 a piece with tax and shipping.
Then buy a dashboard/windshield sunshade for use as preventative maintenance.
May 30, 2010 | 12:16 PM
Instructor
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Mine has done this as well but only at high altitudes, every time I go to Flagstaff, the bubbles will show up!
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May 30, 2010 | 12:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
gbgary
take a needle and put several holes in the bubbles and squeeze the air out. the holes are unnoticeable.
Bingo!
May 30, 2010 | 12:44 PM
Team Owner
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
dobber
I have this on my 08. Is it worth taking it in for a warranty replacement or should I just pop them?
Makes sense but you are just as likely to have the bubbles on the new ones too...just do the needle.
May 30, 2010 | 04:52 PM
Drifting
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Kenny94945
Known issue. Easy install. Warranty them.
Perhaps another forum member can confrim the price; my recollection is the pillars are less than $100 a piece with tax and shipping.
Then buy a dashboard/windshield sunshade for use as preventative maintenance.
positive on the passenger side price, drivers side is cheaper, why, I do not know
May 30, 2010 | 05:23 PM
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can someone post pics of this?
May 30, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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I'm just curious, if I poke a hole in the material and then apply protectant won't it eventually seep under the material and make it worse?
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