My concern is it will get worse. If it was mine I would take care of it asap.

 

I would take it to the dealer and get it documented as a warranty claim. The actual timing of when I would get it fixed would be sometime later, with one reason being just to see how it progresses if left alone.

 

Will bring it in next week and have them look at it. I am afraid the paint will peel further as well.

 

Do you know the history of the car? In some cases cars can get damaged in shipping or on the dealer lot and they do spot repairs. If minor they don't have to disclose. I manage a collision shop at a dealership.

 

It was "new" 3 miles on clock. I could see the possibility of a single repair (small) not being disclosed, but this is both sides, so I really don't think it was damaged (unless it was a big one)

 

ronkh, if I were looking at your C7 masterpiece to buy it I would zero in on those areas. Red Star Clusters go off in my mind and I'm thinking to myself there was something wrong with this Vette. Even if you upgraded to a new C7, I think the dealership appraisal would point it out. I would talk with the body shop service manager concerning the situation. Hope you get it squared away soon and get back to 120%

SF
Rick

 

Know you will be getting it fixed whenever you wish, as your dealer will accept this as a warranty claim especially since it is both sides.

 

ronkh - correct me if I'm wrong, but from some of your recent posts it seems like you've had a lot more issues with your new C7. Any misgivings or second thoughts about trading the 14 for the 16?

Gus

 

Thanks guys.





Every time something happens Gus, every time......

 

Ronkh,
I would fix it immediately to try and prevent further damage and get it noted at the dealer in case it gets worse later.

 

Yep

Thanks

 

Good to hear your taking it in for the dealer to resolve, that is what I would do also. This WILL be your last hiccup with your new Z.

 

Sorry to hear Ron but I know you will be getting it fixed to your satisfaction. Hopefully this will be your last problem.

 

Hope so, thanks.

 

So went to the dealer today...

Went to service dept first to see "my service writer", (gave her some detail supplies last time). Showed her the problems, she showed me where it was starting at top of vents as well. She then got service manager to show him, he noted it and directed us to body shop.

She would only speak to body shop manager. Showed him the problems and made a point of telling him how particular I am...

He said the correct way of doing it was to remove both panels, then vents, prep panels, pain, let cure, then replace the vents, then replace the panels on car. He said the car won't be any where near paint booth to avoid overspray.

He told me He wanted it for at least 5 days to make sure it's done properly.

He wrote in big letters across work order DO NOT WASH

He had to order consumables and clips etc and is pretty well booked...... So appointment made for Sept 12.

 

Good for you, any good dealer paint shop will make it like new, sounds like a good procedure he recommends.

 

Hope you're right Norm.

 

Great, should be good as new.

 

I'd be worried about color match of the white if they're planning to remove and respray the whole panels. Good luck!

 

Nice thing is that it's only 2 months old, so that should be ok.

 

Ron, it reads like the body shop manager is taking a personal interest in your situation and he wants it completed right the first time. I like how he stated it wont be near any areas to get overspray, that is a must!!!

SF
Rick

 

Sorry to hear of this inconvenience. It's likely the paint match will be spot on if they are using all the modern tools and a high tech paint booth. But inspect it closely on completion. Maybe take a super bright LED light or they probably have a "sun light" to check it out. I learned from my recent experience that even when they are good from a customer service stand point, it may take a little extra emphasis (squeaky wheel) on your part to get it back to your level of satisfaction. Mine's not perfect and it bugs me (and only me!) every time I wash it.

Also, maybe you could post a picture before you get it fixed of where in relation to the vents this paint problem is so others might be on the look out in case this is a recurring problem.

 

I can't picture the position of the paint issue. It doesn't quite line up with the body parts

 

If that's on a 2016, definitely get it fixed! I would be very suspicious as to the car being damaged before you took delivery. It does happen. In fact, it happened to me one time with an Oldsmobile Cutlass I ordered. The car was delivered to the dealer with a paint line on a black trim piece where the passenger door meets the side window bottom. I didn't notice it until a few weeks after I took delivery. I stayed on the dealer until they replaced the car I ordered with an identical brand new one! I had bought a few cars from this dealer so they took care of me pretty quick. It's the reason I don't always buy where I find the cheapest price. I buy from dealers I'm comfortable with. Good luck to you! I hope you get complete satisfaction on this issue from your dealer!

 

Well, dropped it off today...... Having mixed feelings. IMHO this will be very tough to get the panel alignment correct.

 

Told em, if it ain't perfect, don't try to give it to me..... Fix it right.

As a side note, there was a white z06 vert in for service (regular service not paint/body), it had the same problems at the front vents as mine. I showed the service writer.

 

Good luck Ron. Hope they do it right for you.

 

Thanks

 

 

How's the color match look in person?? You happy ??

 

It was really too bright to see well today. Will look at it in am for better idea.

Seams looked straight and gaps looked even.