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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 08:05 PM
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I think a valet scratched this. Have no way to prove it. I swear you need to Xpel every f-ing inch of this car to prevent scratches. Anyway does anyone know the part number, where to order and how to install?
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 08:20 PM
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I would not let a valet touch my car in a million years. Not even if it was a rusted Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel with 400,000 miles let alone a new C7 Corvette.
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Yeah unfortunately it's better than leaving it on the street in some cases but I can understand that
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I'd verify, but it looks like the part is 23157698. $250ish shipped.
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Old Jun 12, 2015 | 09:56 PM
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I only need the top piece it looks like it comes with a lot of different pieces. Not sure if theyll sell just the one part. May have to live with it ..ugh. annoying. Seriously love the car but I really don't think they use the best materials and paint. I know it's the best bang for your buck sportscar but the orange peel and stuff like this is irritating
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Had lunch today at a restaurant that offered free valet parking. I drove into the garage and parked it myself.
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Originally Posted by BladeSilver2015
I would not let a valet touch my car in a million years. Not even if it was a rusted Volkswagen Rabbit Diesel with 400,000 miles let alone a new C7 Corvette.
Pretty much my outlook even on our daily drivers.
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Originally Posted by redstar299
I only need the top piece it looks like it comes with a lot of different pieces. Not sure if theyll sell just the one part. May have to live with it ..ugh. annoying. Seriously love the car but I really don't think they use the best materials and paint. I know it's the best bang for your buck sportscar but the orange peel and stuff like this is irritating
Doesn't really look like you can get the aluminum part separately unfortunately. $250 is a rip off but isn't horrible. Is the car stick? Could take a $400 MGW install and turn it into a $650 install.
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Or just figure it's a car, things are going wear, get scratched, etc.
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Originally Posted by Vetteman Jack
Pretty much my outlook even on our daily drivers.
Wouldn't let any valet near a Vette or anything else!

Originally Posted by meyerweb
Or just figure it's a car, things are going wear, get scratched, etc.
Eventually, somethings bound to happen and it won't be pristine anymore
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Eventually, somethings bound to happen and it won't be pristine anymore [/QUOTE]

then, you can relax.
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We would certainly be happy to help you out with new. Feel free to send an email or give us a call.
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Originally Posted by redstar299
I think a valet scratched this. Have no way to prove it. I swear you need to Xpel every f-ing inch of this car to prevent scratches. Anyway does anyone know the part number, where to order and how to install?
Hard to see the scratches in the photo. If it really bothers you, couldn't it be painted or buffed out??
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