Corvette Image
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Racer
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From: Fairbanks Alaska
Corvette Image
Has anyone had recent experience with Corvette Image panels? I've heard good and bad stories about both manufacturers. Corvette Image is much closer to me. I've heard of a delayed resin bubbling problem. is this an old problem that has been solved or something still seen? Any first hand testimony?
Thanks, Jim.
Thanks, Jim.
Le Mans Master
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Has anyone had recent experience with Corvette Image panels? I've heard good and bad stories about both manufacturers. Corvette Image is much closer to me. I've heard of a delayed resin bubbling problem. is this an old problem that has been solved or something still seen? Any first hand testimony?
Thanks, Jim.
Thanks, Jim.
I actually sent a front end to Anchorage about 8-10 years ago.
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Racer
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Why ask around...
The last time I called I didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling. I asked if the front valence came with the front clip and the lady wasn't sure but thought so. Shouldn't she know that for a $4k item? I also know from previous experience that the last person to expect an honest answer from is the guy who's got a quality issue. Only a fool would let on about any defect in manufacturing. I'm not a fiberglass expert by any means. I belong to the forum for a lot of reasons. One of those is the knowledge base. I hate to make a very expensive mistake. I've asked around about their competition also. I asked for first hand experience, not hearsay. Do you have any experience with their products?
Le Mans Master
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From: New Hill NC
The last time I called I didn't get that warm fuzzy feeling. I asked if the front valence came with the front clip and the lady wasn't sure but thought so. Shouldn't she know that for a $4k item? I also know from previous experience that the last person to expect an honest answer from is the guy who's got a quality issue. Only a fool would let on about any defect in manufacturing. I'm not a fiberglass expert by any means. I belong to the forum for a lot of reasons. One of those is the knowledge base. I hate to make a very expensive mistake. I've asked around about their competition also. I asked for first hand experience, not hearsay. Do you have any experience with their products?
Call CI and ask for Jerry.
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Racer
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Ci
I will call and ask for Jerry. I have called CI several times before. The first time I asked for someone that could answer my questions about their products and fiberglass quality. I didn't get past the front desk. I'll ask for Jerry this time.
I agree about GM replacement parts. They aren't all perfect. They also produce a lot more items and a lot more of them. I'll let you know what I find out.
Jim.
I agree about GM replacement parts. They aren't all perfect. They also produce a lot more items and a lot more of them. I'll let you know what I find out.
Jim.
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Racer
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CI new process.
O.K., here's what I learned. The "new" process involves hand laminating the glass, then putting it in the mold for resin injection. The previous method did not use hand lamination prior to press molding the panels. During the press molding process the fiberglass would tend to shortcut across tight creases and body lines. This would allow areas of excess resin to form. The new panels will consist of less resin and more glass in the finished product. It sounds like a much better method. That's what I understood after my conversation with Jerry yesterday. His first batch of new parts will be out in the very near future.
Jim.
Jim.