Factory Paint
Le Mans Master
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From: Southwest Florida
Yup, and the only thing i can think of that varies daily is the humidity. Does anyone know exactly what the upcoming capital expenditure improvment in BG is? Is it to hermetically seal the place? To truly "air-condition" the shop? If it was in the robots/paint formula/procedure, they would all be good, or they'd all be bad, right?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2015
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it's true the OP is awful ...but who pays to have it buffed out ....and for the loss of the car while it is being done? Besides the OP there are other flaws ..in the panels ..dips and drips ...hard to explain ..but it's there...
Safety Car
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From: Jacksonville FL
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Yorba Linda California
None of this was noticed at the dealership. I am sure new car excitement had lots to do with that. I only noticed after I gave it a thorough wash this weekend.
I can live with the crappy clear coat for a while. When she gets her first detail, hopefully those areas will be waxed and polished out.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Chandler AZ
Does mine have OP? Yes. Do I look at it on an regular basis? Never.
I have to say it's a non-issue to me. But I do have AW which my detailer told me minimizes and hides it more than most colors.
The new paint booth being built in BG will likely put this to bed once and for all.
I have to say it's a non-issue to me. But I do have AW which my detailer told me minimizes and hides it more than most colors.
The new paint booth being built in BG will likely put this to bed once and for all.
The orange peel on my AW is noticeable, but only if you are truly looking for it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Harrisburg PA
See this old thread. This car was eventually re-skinned by the factory. What a shame they never fixed the issues.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...the-doors.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...the-doors.html
Melting Slicks
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From: Georgetown TX
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Pro
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From: Everett/Mesa WA/AZ
I feel for you guys with OP paint jobs but you do have an out that is less expensive than fixing the mottled paint job on my Blade Silver 15 coupe. Lot's of discussion in other threads on this issue. Bottom line, I took it through BBB arbitration with GM and lost. Another long story. During the process the local GM rep told dealer Service director to find another 15 Blade Silver and see if mine was any worse. They found one and concluded that mine was no worse. What a quality standard. The only fix for mine is a complete repaint. To add insult to injury two other BS owners with the same complaint have been satisfied by GM. One with new panels from the factory and another a new car. I was told by GM that what I had was a perception problem.
So far I've been unable to find an attorney to take the case. It's not personal injury so not enough money.
I love driving the car but hate looking at it in direct sunlight. Thinking about a wrap.
So far I've been unable to find an attorney to take the case. It's not personal injury so not enough money.
I love driving the car but hate looking at it in direct sunlight. Thinking about a wrap.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Senoia Ga
Paint
I really don't understand this. I just sold my 2013 Grand Sport in Crystal Red Tintcoat. It had the best paint of any car I had. My CTS is just about the same only the Crystal was prettier.
I wonder if it got worse as they used the robots I don't know what stage the paint process was in as the Car was made in February 2013
Hope my Laguna Blue car turns out better than what I am hearing
Blue Max
I wonder if it got worse as they used the robots I don't know what stage the paint process was in as the Car was made in February 2013
Hope my Laguna Blue car turns out better than what I am hearing
Blue Max
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: SE TEX
Not much, just that he passed the info on the the regional rep. No refund, although I am not making a huge stink about it. If it was a premium tint coat that I had to pay for like Laguna blue or Crystal red I think I would have fought for the $$ for the paint. To be honest, refusing the car never crossed my mind.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hagerstown MD
St. Jude Donor '15-'16,'18
My 2016 LB Stingray does have some OP mainly on the vertical panels. It is noticeable under the right conditions but is no worse than several BMWs I have owned. The paint on my 2013 Audi A6 is flawless.
Race Director
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From: SE TEX
Maybe we do have a case? (Hoping when you get yours it is not bad, of course.) But if it is, how can they deny they have a painting problem when they are investing millions in new equipment? I dunno, just thinking out loud.....
Advanced
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Dallas Texas
I have a black 2016 and after just looking it over comparing it my wife's silver 2012 SRX. The doors on my vette have OP, but the hood and hatch look very nice, along with fenders. I can look down the side of my wife's Caddy and I see OP. Really sucks when you consider the combined original MSRP was $100k+. Overall I am pleased with the black, I expected worse.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Seattle
Even worse was the shading difference in Cyber Gray Between the hood and fenders...only myself and another pro craggy noticed but the hue was more "purplish" on hood.
16 is perfect panel to panel in color (Shark Gray)
16 is perfect panel to panel in color (Shark Gray)
Le Mans Master
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From: Southwest Florida
I purchased a 2015 Kia Optima EX fully loaded earlier this year for less than 25k. The paint is PERFECT. How can Kia deliver a perfect paint job for that price & GM can't at 2 1/2 times the cost?
Note the cloud reflection in the hood and the driveway reflection in the driver's door.
Note the cloud reflection in the hood and the driveway reflection in the driver's door.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Southwest Florida
If the car paint is unacceptable why accept delivery and pay for it? If it is bad why not make GM order you another since you refuse to pay for it.
Question is, those who ordered from an out of state dealer than have it shipped to a local dealer via "Courtesy Delivery" did you have to pay for the car before it arrived at the local dealer?
Question is, those who ordered from an out of state dealer than have it shipped to a local dealer via "Courtesy Delivery" did you have to pay for the car before it arrived at the local dealer?