SVX Paint Issues
- Issues after paint job by Gilson's Autobody, March 2005
Paint Swirls:
- all panels of the car are covered w/ very noticeable swirls
Clear Coat/Paint Quality:
- There is simply *no* clear coat.
- Preparation was inadequate, the paint is already chipping/bubbling
Paint Color:
- Color does not match factory specs, looks purple/faded. Should be a pure "Barcelona Red".
Overcharged:
- Was quoted approx $2950 for paint job (covered by insurance), plus $400 for new grill (out of pocket)
- Was charged approx $4000... $3300 for paint (over estimate w/ no reason), +$700 additional for grill and "additional body work" (that in my opinion was not needed since the car was dent free)
- Was *not* contacted for authorization for additional work, additional work was not mentioned when I contacted them to check on the progress of the work
- Ended up having to pay approx $1100 out of pocket for a repair that should have been covered by insurance except for the new grill
Passenger Side Corner Lamp:
- Lamp not installed properly, bottom half of lamp is not connected, lamp is misaligned
- Lamp weather-stripping is damaged/torn.
Driver Side Corner Lamp:
- Lamp not installed properly, bottom half of lamp is not connected, lamp is misaligned
- Lamp weather-stripping is damaged/torn.
Passenger Side Mirror:
- Overspray on trip
- Damage to trim
Driver Side Over-quarter panel
- Installed improperly, part is loose
- Trim is damaged
- Overspray on trim
- SVX badge missing
Before:
After:
Passenger Side Over-quarter panel:
- Installed improperly, part is loose
- Trim is damaged
- Overspray on trim
- SVX badge missing
Trunk:
- Poor coverage, fiberglass showing through the paint
- Overspray on keyhole trim and rubber gasket
Windshield:
- Overspray on trim
Antenna:
- Not installed properly, antenna is loose
Hood Emblem:
- Emblem not replaced, damaged emblem reused
Passenger Rocker Panel:
- missing attachment pin
Windshield Wiper:
- Driver side wiper arm paint chipped off
- Was in good condition before I dropped the car off for painting
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