Interior trim hatch peeling
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Interior trim hatch peeling
So I go to get my windows tinted today and before they start we see a small area in the hatch that looks like the paint peeled. 350 miles on the car never put anything back there . What paint can I buy to touch it up? It's like an ebony color so I don't want to use just black.
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Your sure that's not protective wrap they forgot during pdi?
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If the dealership won't help under warranty, I would try one of those mobile leather/vinyl repair companies. I know they have the over-the-counter stuff, but I would want this done right. We had a leather chair repaired as one the corners got damaged during a move and the company matched up the grain and color perfectly. It cost $75 but the result is a lot better than if I tried doing it with a $25 over-the-counter kit.
However, try the dealer first. They may be able to fix or replace under warranty.
However, try the dealer first. They may be able to fix or replace under warranty.
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Well it would have to be the entire panel replaced because it's all one piece. I'm just worried about them causing more damage and is it worth it or just touch it up. I have a great relationship with the deale so they'll do what I ask but is it worth the risk.
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how about having the underside wrapped, could do it in CF or Carbon Fiber
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black majic marker.nobody will see it anyway.
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I had a couple of places along the bottom corners of my rear glass where they just missed painting. Could really only notice it in rear view mirror. I just bought some semi-gloss black model paint at the hobby store, and touched it up.
I thought first the paint was peeling too, but it was just a poor job of painting and has not changed.
I thought first the paint was peeling too, but it was just a poor job of painting and has not changed.
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Most of us have concerns going back to the dealer because most of us have dealers that don't excel at doing repairs on our cars. Sure there are exceptions but unless you have a dealer that sells lots of Corvettes they just don't have good experience with these cars. All dealers are not created equal.
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OP, my car came w/touch-up paint from the factory in a spot similar to yours... I was able to fix what looked worse than their poor attempt to conceal. Why they decided to put a glob of paint as opposed to replacing is beyond me...
Nonetheless, you'd be better off getting yourself some matte black touch-up paint and fixing it yourself.
Nonetheless, you'd be better off getting yourself some matte black touch-up paint and fixing it yourself.
Last edited by sTz; 04-21-2017 at 08:39 AM.
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OP, my car came w/touch-up paint from the factory in a spot similar to yours... I was able to fix what looked worse than their poor attempt to conceal. Why they decided to put a glob of paint as opposed to replacing is beyond me...
Nonetheless, you'd be better off getting yourself some matte black touch-up paint and fixing it yourself.
Nonetheless, you'd be better off getting yourself some matte black touch-up paint and fixing it yourself.
Plus I'm a factory rep for another brand and I know all my dealer techs very well. Let's just say I know who I would want working on my car and where not to go. I just don't have that insight with Chevy.
Last edited by Darkvet; 04-22-2017 at 12:49 AM.