Check your 2017 Z06 paint over really well
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My question is how did those who inspected the car in Bowling Green miss the imperfections. When I toured the plant last summer, we saw how every car is inspected at the end of the assembly line and were told by our "guide" how much emphasis is placed on quality control. Maybe I'm getting a little too old and picky, but no $90,000+ car should leave the factory looking like that. My guess is that they allow cars to leave the plant with certain flaws with the expectation that the dealership will correct them. That's much easier and faster than pulling a car off the line and sending it back to have the problem corrected.
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Le Mans Master
Here is the address and phone number of CEO Mary Barra. I wrote her a letter about my problem. I am sure she didn't read it but I did hear from a higher up from the 855 880 1400 number, The General Motors Executive Office. They do not like it when you write Mary about the paint peeling off of your $100,000.00 cars. Perhaps a certified letter to Mary might make it through. Mary T. Barra CEO 300 Renaissance Center Detroit Mi. 48243. Phone number 313 556 5000. There are way too many Corvettes out there with paint problems.
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I'm at a loss too, this one hurts a lot...a lot
Spoke to my local dealer, they can touch it up but I'd have to sign a waiver stating they're not responsible for the XPel wrap and Ceramic coating. I refused to sign that, the dealer advised calling other dealerships and see if they'd work with me. Service manager was a nice guy and is calling local painters to see if anyone wants to try and take responsibility of the XPel and will sign a GM PO so that GM can warranty the work.
I'll be picking up the phone sometime next week, I'm really sad at all this.
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Melting Slicks
I've found several spots on mine to. I don't like the thoughts of letting my dealer paint it. I agree this is bullshit but it's like the guy above said above about them already getting their money and not really giving a ****.
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Thanks Brother!
I'm at a loss too, this one hurts a lot...a lot
Spoke to my local dealer, they can touch it up but I'd have to sign a waiver stating they're not responsible for the XPel wrap and Ceramic coating. I refused to sign that, the dealer advised calling other dealerships and see if they'd work with me. Service manager was a nice guy and is calling local painters to see if anyone wants to try and take responsibility of the XPel and will sign a GM PO so that GM can warranty the work.
I'll be picking up the phone sometime next week, I'm really sad at all this.
I'm at a loss too, this one hurts a lot...a lot
Spoke to my local dealer, they can touch it up but I'd have to sign a waiver stating they're not responsible for the XPel wrap and Ceramic coating. I refused to sign that, the dealer advised calling other dealerships and see if they'd work with me. Service manager was a nice guy and is calling local painters to see if anyone wants to try and take responsibility of the XPel and will sign a GM PO so that GM can warranty the work.
I'll be picking up the phone sometime next week, I'm really sad at all this.
I also feel bad for the OP. Man, this kind of crap is unacceptable.
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I'm real sorry man. Bent wheel, and now this. Especially after everything you went through to protect it. I think you are doing the right thing in your interactions with the dealer. Just remember to stay calm, but be persistent. I realize I am pissing in the wind, but try to stay positive. Anything and everything can be fixed. Good luck and keep us posted.
I also feel bad for the OP. Man, this kind of crap is unacceptable.
I also feel bad for the OP. Man, this kind of crap is unacceptable.
I'm kinda getting over it, this is sort of like that first rock chip even though I have nothing to do with it.
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Burning Brakes
I've read a lot of comments talking about QC at the factory and that these cars should have had these defects corrected at the factory.
Am I alone in thinking these defects shouldn't be happening in the first place? These paint issues are so severe that production should have halted until corrective measures were employed to prevent them, negating the need to correct flaws in finished vehicles.
Neither my 435i or Cayenne nor any other vehicle I've owned has had defects like these. Hell, not even vehicles I've had repaired due to a fender bender left the body shop paint booth looking like these.
Am I alone in thinking these defects shouldn't be happening in the first place? These paint issues are so severe that production should have halted until corrective measures were employed to prevent them, negating the need to correct flaws in finished vehicles.
Neither my 435i or Cayenne nor any other vehicle I've owned has had defects like these. Hell, not even vehicles I've had repaired due to a fender bender left the body shop paint booth looking like these.
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No, you're not alone. Thus the new fancy pants paint facility getting ready to come on-line for Corvette.
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I've read a lot of comments talking about QC at the factory and that these cars should have had these defects corrected at the factory.
Am I alone in thinking these defects shouldn't be happening in the first place? These paint issues are so severe that production should have halted until corrective measures were employed to prevent them, negating the need to correct flaws in finished vehicles.
Neither my 435i or Cayenne nor any other vehicle I've owned has had defects like these. Hell, not even vehicles I've had repaired due to a fender bender left the body shop paint booth looking like these.
Am I alone in thinking these defects shouldn't be happening in the first place? These paint issues are so severe that production should have halted until corrective measures were employed to prevent them, negating the need to correct flaws in finished vehicles.
Neither my 435i or Cayenne nor any other vehicle I've owned has had defects like these. Hell, not even vehicles I've had repaired due to a fender bender left the body shop paint booth looking like these.
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Paint chipping body lines off
GM refused to fix mine.. offerd to repaint bumper only... basically said I was **** out of luck.. they have had the car in their shop since before xmas . I think a class action Suit is in order
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Drifting
They all have imperfections, some worse than others...with that being said the large chip is pretty bad. Figure out what you can live and don’t let the dealer touch the car more than is needed.
I had the vent rub on my TR 2016, just hit it with some touchup and still protected 2 years later.
I had the vent rub on my TR 2016, just hit it with some touchup and still protected 2 years later.
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Racer
Your paint looks terrible and I hope GM sets it right for you.
I have changed the way I bought my last couple of Corvettes. I don't order them but pick one off the floor of a dealership. That way I can examine the car very carefully and avoid the possible nightmare.
But that doesn't solve your problem. I do hope it gets solved to your satisfaction.
I have changed the way I bought my last couple of Corvettes. I don't order them but pick one off the floor of a dealership. That way I can examine the car very carefully and avoid the possible nightmare.
But that doesn't solve your problem. I do hope it gets solved to your satisfaction.