Body work factory defect

compdoc777 · 02-13-2008, 04:12 PM

I noticed the other day when I got my spoiler and test fitted it that the body work was not aligned properly the rear cover seem to fit about an 1/8th of an inch or more above the body line on the passenger side. I followed that line and found swirl marks in the paint from where they sanded down a section then did a poor job of cleaning it up.

The car has never been in a wreck or had any damage so the only thing I can think is that the factory did a poor job on the rear cover. Looks like a cheap messican paint job and it is below the clear coat where you can see the swirl marks in little circles all down the cover. This is also where the cover sits up about 1/8th of an inch. So I wonder if it was damaged at the factory and they did a quick clean up job?

The car is at the dealer now getting that recall fixed and I had them look at that issue at the same time.

Sky Hi · 03-01-2008, 08:59 PM

How did your dealer respond to this problem? Hope it is resolved to your satisfaction!

GhostRL · 03-02-2008, 07:17 AM

Looks like an on the spot fix for slight shift/damage during delivery and/or unloading of the truck. They should be obligated to fix it for sure

compdoc777 · 03-03-2008, 05:42 PM

Yes the dealer fixed the problem it looks great now and my spoiler actually sits flat. I will be mounting it soon. I don't want to drill holes in the top so I am thinking of using 3M double sided tape.

02-13-2008, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 587 My Photos: (6)	Body work factory defect I noticed the other day when I got my spoiler and test fitted it that the body work was not aligned properly the rear cover seem to fit about an 1/8th of an inch or more above the body line on the passenger side. I followed that line and found swirl marks in the paint from where they sanded down a section then did a poor job of cleaning it up. The car has never been in a wreck or had any damage so the only thing I can think is that the factory did a poor job on the rear cover. Looks like a cheap messican paint job and it is below the clear coat where you can see the swirl marks in little circles all down the cover. This is also where the cover sits up about 1/8th of an inch. So I wonder if it was damaged at the factory and they did a quick clean up job? The car is at the dealer now getting that recall fixed and I had them look at that issue at the same time. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg Last edited by compdoc777 : 02-13-2008 at 04:18 PM.

03-01-2008, 08:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sky Hi First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 293 My Photos: (4)	How did your dealer respond to this problem? Hope it is resolved to your satisfaction! __________________ SKY HI VIN#401, 2.4L Chrome Wheels Black Leather Spoiler Monsoon 6 CD DDM Supercharged Stage II, intercooled KS Windscreen Clear Bra Lil Chromies Redline Dual Exhaust Heated Seats Stubby Antenna Extra trunk space! Plate: SKY 401

03-02-2008, 07:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
GhostRL Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Fort Benning, GA Posts: 286 My Photos: (0)	Looks like an on the spot fix for slight shift/damage during delivery and/or unloading of the truck. They should be obligated to fix it for sure __________________ 2007 Sky Redline Dejon 5027BB & Piping - RPI I/C - Magnaflow+Cutout 365 RWHP 351 RWTQ http://tinyurl.com/26j7kd

03-03-2008, 05:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
compdoc777 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 587 My Photos: (6)	Yes the dealer fixed the problem it looks great now and my spoiler actually sits flat. I will be mounting it soon. I don't want to drill holes in the top so I am thinking of using 3M double sided tape. __________________ 07 SKY Redline Silver Red/Black Leather, JPM Dash Red leather, WDE Carbon Fiber Dash Kit, BSR Tune, Fujita Intake, Dejon IC pipes, Hahn IC, 3" Magnaflow Quad Exhaust, DDM BBK (RED), BlackCatCustom Gauges. http://www.compdoc777.com/Carstuff/sky1.jpg

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