Stop complaining about Orange peel!
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Agreed. The aftermarket exists for a reason; just like you can add power to the engine, you can also add gloss and smoothness to the exterior. If you was a flawless hand-finished exterior then pay for it. While this GT-R offers this as a factory option with certain optional paint colors, any local quality bodyshop can do this for you for cheaper than what it would cost as a factory option.
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EPA rules and regulations have caused this condition through out the industry. Smooth finish is possible though economically prohibited. That said I really can't fault my NRB paint job. The paint flowed out real well, shows it can be done. Wonder why my car is painted so good? Has Corvette's finish been improved?
Melting Slicks
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Related to that, many on the forum complain that 3M car bra material has orange peel. I have it on two cars, both 5+ yrs old and never noticed until being active on this forum. Then when I went out and stared at it, I could see what people were talking about but it isn’t a big deal.
Suspect that my car will not be perfect paint wise but I’ll bet it will be pretty. Don
Suspect that my car will not be perfect paint wise but I’ll bet it will be pretty. Don
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From: Fulshear, TX
Related to that, many on the forum complain that 3M car bra material has orange peel. I have it on two cars, both 5+ yrs old and never noticed until being active on this forum. Then when I went out and stared at it, I could see what people were talking about but it isn’t a big deal.
Suspect that my car will not be perfect paint wise but I’ll bet it will be pretty. Don
Suspect that my car will not be perfect paint wise but I’ll bet it will be pretty. Don
The Consigliere
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From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
I frankly don't give a damn what the paint looks like on other models. Some of the Stingrays are coming out of Bowling Green with good paint. Some are coming out with really bad orange peel. BG needs to get its act together and lay a consistently good paint job. Apparently it's possible for the Stingray to be made with decent paint, cuz they are doing so on some of them. They just need to get to a point where they're doing so on all of them. It's the inconsistency that's the problem. If you order a new Stingray, it's basically a crap shoot whether the car will arrive with a decent paint job. Shouldn't be that way.
Drifting
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Okay, some orange peel is expected. My question is why so much inconsistency? Some cars are fine, others like Jag's were so bad they brought the car back to the factory for major remediation. What a story that was - his 'complaining' worked for him. I saw a Premier vert in the showroom that had a right rear quarter that looked nothing like the rest of the car.
Mercedes - Corvette - other high end cars - they should all have a consistently good finish. Seems that technology ought to be able to improve on this - I understand this will cost but I'm willing to pay for this on a high end car. Perhaps having an RPO for a premium finish is the answer so those that want it can pay for it and those that aren't so interested can pass.
I'll be adding a C7 to the stable in the next year, but for this reason I hesitate to order one so I can avoid the hassle of potentially poor paint . Would rather take one from stock if I can find one equipped the way I would like.
Mercedes - Corvette - other high end cars - they should all have a consistently good finish. Seems that technology ought to be able to improve on this - I understand this will cost but I'm willing to pay for this on a high end car. Perhaps having an RPO for a premium finish is the answer so those that want it can pay for it and those that aren't so interested can pass.
I'll be adding a C7 to the stable in the next year, but for this reason I hesitate to order one so I can avoid the hassle of potentially poor paint . Would rather take one from stock if I can find one equipped the way I would like.
Safety Car
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From: Arlington VA
Agreed. The aftermarket exists for a reason; just like you can add power to the engine, you can also add gloss and smoothness to the exterior. If you was a flawless hand-finished exterior then pay for it. While this GT-R offers this as a factory option with certain optional paint colors, any local quality bodyshop can do this for you for cheaper than what it would cost as a factory option.
I completely agree that for $1000 or two.. any local bodyshop can have your paint looking as perfect as perfect can be. Considering the Corvette is already an incredible value at its current prices.. the extra bucks spent to have perfect paint isnt a big deal. If you are that concerned with perfect paint, then put your money where your mouth is and get it done!
The Consigliere
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The people complaining dont want the problem fixed. They simply want something to continuing bytch about it.
I completely agree that for $1000 or two.. any local bodyshop can have your paint looking as perfect as perfect can be. Considering the Corvette is already an incredible value at its current prices.. the extra bucks spent to have perfect paint isnt a big deal. If you are that concerned with perfect paint, then put your money where your mouth is and get it done!
I completely agree that for $1000 or two.. any local bodyshop can have your paint looking as perfect as perfect can be. Considering the Corvette is already an incredible value at its current prices.. the extra bucks spent to have perfect paint isnt a big deal. If you are that concerned with perfect paint, then put your money where your mouth is and get it done!
I disagree. I do want the problem fixed. You'll look long and hard to find more of a Corvette fan than me, and you won't find him.
The notion that somebody should have to take a brand new product and then fix it is laughable.
Reports indicate team Corvette is aware of the problem and working to improve it. Perhaps you'd prefer they stop their efforts?
Frankly I think BG and Tadge and co. have sufficient intellectual honesty and emotional maturity to recognize an opportunity to take a product that by most accounts is very good, and make it better.
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I frankly don't give a damn what the paint looks like on other models. Some of the Stingrays are coming out of Bowling Green with good paint. Some are coming out with really bad orange peel. BG needs to get its act together and lay a consistently good paint job. Apparently it's possible for the Stingray to be made with decent paint, cuz they are doing so on some of them. They just need to get to a point where they're doing so on all of them. It's the inconsistency that's the problem. If you order a new Stingray, it's basically a crap shoot whether the car will arrive with a decent paint job. Shouldn't be that way.
Le Mans Master
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From: Ventura CA
I frankly don't give a damn what the paint looks like on other models. Some of the Stingrays are coming out of Bowling Green with good paint. Some are coming out with really bad orange peel. BG needs to get its act together and lay a consistently good paint job. Apparently it's possible for the Stingray to be made with decent paint, cuz they are doing so on some of them. They just need to get to a point where they're doing so on all of them. It's the inconsistency that's the problem. If you order a new Stingray, it's basically a crap shoot whether the car will arrive with a decent paint job. Shouldn't be that way.
But Hey, it's a great paint and car for the money!
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From: CA
I guess this is the "I love orange peel" thread.
What's next? S Class had to go to dealer for blown engine?
Who cares about an S Class or BMW? When a Hyundai or Kia has better paint, it's time for the plant to step it up, and that goes for everybody.
Michael
What's next? S Class had to go to dealer for blown engine?
Who cares about an S Class or BMW? When a Hyundai or Kia has better paint, it's time for the plant to step it up, and that goes for everybody.
Michael
