SVX_paint_issues.txt (3 KB, 536 views)

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SVX Paint Issues

Paint Swirls:
- all panels of the car are covered w/ very noticeable swirls
[img]swirls.jpg[/img]

Clear Coat/Paint Quality:
- There is simply *no* clear coat.
- Preparation was inadequate, the paint is already chipping/bubbling
[img]paint_chipping.jpg[/img]
[img]paint_bubbles.jpg[/img]

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
[img]pass_lamp_align.jpg[/img]
- Lamp weather-stripping is damaged/torn.
[img]pass_lamp_stripping.jpg[/img]

Driver Side Corner Lamp:
- Lamp not installed properly, bottom half of lamp is not connected, lamp is misaligned
[img]driver_lamp_align.jpg[/img]
- Lamp weather-stripping is damaged/torn.
[img]driver_lamp_stripping.jpg[/img]

Passenger Side Mirror:
- Overspray on trip
- Damage to trim
[img]pass_mirror.jpg[/img]

Driver Side Over-quarter panel
- Installed improperly, part is loose
- Trim is damaged
- Overspray on trim
- SVX badge missing
Before:[img]driver_panel_before.jpg[/img]
After:[img]driver_panel.jpg[/img]

Passenger Side Over-quarter panel:
- Installed improperly, part is loose
- Trim is damaged
- Overspray on trim
- SVX badge missing
[img]pass_panel.jpg[/img]

Trunk:
- Poor coverage, fiberglass showing through the paint
[img]trunk.jpg[/img]
- Overspray on keyhole trim and rubber gasket
[img]trunk_keyhole.jpg[/img]

Windshield:
- Overspray on trim
[img]windshield.jpg[/img]

Antenna:
- Not installed properly, antenna is loose
[img]antenna.jpg[/img]

Hood Emblem:
- Emblem not replaced, damaged emblem reused
[img]emblem.jpg[/img]

Passenger Rocker Panel:
- missing attachment pin
[img]rocker_panel_pin.jpg[/img]

Windshield Wiper:
- Driver side wiper arm paint chipped off
- Was in good condition before I dropped the car off for painting
[img]wiper_arm.jpg[/img]
                                

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