Black paint defects
Melting Slicks
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I had some paint bubbles on the bumper of mine, although it was only a few. I took it to a dealer and they P&B manager said it was rock chips. The paint was not chipped in this area, it was bumps like pimples.
Good luck with your case.
Good luck with your case.
Last edited by crawfish333; Dec 30, 2015 at 10:15 PM.
Drifting
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From: Tampa Florida
Sorry to have to tell you this.
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
even though black cars look bas *** I could never own one. All you have to do is look at a black car and it will cause swirl marks, no matter how good the paint is.
Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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Sorry to have to tell you this.
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
It sounds like what the OP is talking about is some sort of contaminate under the paint. Has absolutely NOTHING to do with the color of the car.
I can pretty much bet that I spend less time cleaning my car than most here, and bet my results are on par with anyone's...
Burning Brakes
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The sky is falling ! The sky is falling !!!!
It sounds like what the OP is talking about is some sort of contaminate under the paint. Has absolutely NOTHING to do with the color of the car.
I can pretty much bet that I spend less time cleaning my car than most here, and bet my results are on par with anyone's...
It sounds like what the OP is talking about is some sort of contaminate under the paint. Has absolutely NOTHING to do with the color of the car.
I can pretty much bet that I spend less time cleaning my car than most here, and bet my results are on par with anyone's...
Why are they building a new paint facility ? Because they have to ...not because they want to ..
Melting Slicks
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From: Opelousas, Lousiana
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Definitely get your paint corrected by GM. If they repaint and still not satisfied, have them correct again. You paid 100% of the agreed price for the car so you should receive 100% of a finished product. If all else fails, look into a lemon law claim. Every state law is different. You may not be able to get a 100% refund with a lemon law claim but you could be eligible for financial compensation. Usually, if you have a good lemon law case, you don't pay the attorney. The attorney seeks their financial compensation from the manufacturer.
Keep this as an option because as a consumer, you do have some protection. I am sure others will chime in on this topic.
Keep this as an option because as a consumer, you do have some protection. I am sure others will chime in on this topic.
Safety Car
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great post. Sorry to have to tell you this.
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
Burning Brakes
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I have seen cars that were wet sanded and in certain light you could see where they went through the clear coat and into the paint. When I was on the factory tour it looked like a bad day for a lot of colors and they would just ignore it as if it was normal. Do you remember when the C7's came out someone saw their car being unloaded with a bad paint job so he said put it back on the carrier and send it back to the factory to fix it. I do not know the results of that situation.
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Instructor
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From: Rancho Cucamonga California
Sorry to read about your problem but didn't you inspect the car upon delivery? Spilt milk at this point but I'll typically take 45-60 minutes inspecting a new car before signing. If the issue is that hard to see, I doubt GM is going to give you a new car without a fight.
Suing may sound like a good idea but trust me, you're better off trying to let GM resolve it. A legal battle will take a long time and cost big $$. GM may offer a repaint but I doubt you're getting a new car.
Good luck and I hope you're able to work it out to your satisfaction.
Suing may sound like a good idea but trust me, you're better off trying to let GM resolve it. A legal battle will take a long time and cost big $$. GM may offer a repaint but I doubt you're getting a new car.
Good luck and I hope you're able to work it out to your satisfaction.
I don't really want to sue but if it comes down to it I will. I have a daily and this is going to be a shop car for a detail shop I am opening with my friend.
Thank you, I will keep everyone updated. I have taken some new pictures so I will upload them momentarily.
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I was OK with it being resprayed but their own body shop guy suggested I don't go that route. Idk. Maybe he just doesn't have the skill set.
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Instructor
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From: Rancho Cucamonga California
But thank you, I will keep you updated.
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I will keep everyone here updated.
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I went to the collision guy my dealership uses and he even said he would get another car. He suggested I didn't go with a respray option.
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Thank you! I am only 22 and have busted my tail to get where I am today, lots of sleepless nights and long work weeks. I didn't pay 20k for the car so I expect it to be 100% up to par as a 60k should be. I had a feeling others have experienced this and just didn't say anything so I posted on a Facebook group and surely enough there are more people in the same boat. Luckily I have a daily so the Vette can stay down for as long as it needs to so I am ready to sue if it comes to that point even tho I would really hope it doesn't. Maybe I can be used as an example so others can have theirs fixed and future owners won't have this problem.
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From: Rancho Cucamonga California
Sorry to have to tell you this.
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
If you have a really good eye for detail, the only time you will be happy with black car, any black car, no matter who painted it, will the first few days after take it home. The dark of night, will be what keeps you coming back for more, and that magic can last a long time.
A black sports car is like a gorgeous prostitute, you know you shouldn't go there, but it's hard to resist.
IMO
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Instructor
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From: Rancho Cucamonga California
The sky is falling ! The sky is falling !!!!
It sounds like what the OP is talking about is some sort of contaminate under the paint. Has absolutely NOTHING to do with the color of the car.
I can pretty much bet that I spend less time cleaning my car than most here, and bet my results are on par with anyone's...
It sounds like what the OP is talking about is some sort of contaminate under the paint. Has absolutely NOTHING to do with the color of the car.
I can pretty much bet that I spend less time cleaning my car than most here, and bet my results are on par with anyone's...