To Paint or not to Paint
08-09-2006, 11:48 PM
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To Paint or not to Paint
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New to the list and already need some help, please. I have a three week old Seal Grey 06’ 997 Cab. Just noticed a factory paint defect (raised three inch hair line on rear corner of bumper cover). Porsche says they can take off cover, sand and re-spray (EMC over in Fremont, CA). Should I get the work done or just live with the imperfection? Since its so new, and its only the plastic cover, I am leaning towards having them re-spray, but, don’t like the idea of re-painting a new car. Thanks in advance for the help. Will post pics of car shortly. Dan
New to the list and already need some help, please. I have a three week old Seal Grey 06’ 997 Cab. Just noticed a factory paint defect (raised three inch hair line on rear corner of bumper cover). Porsche says they can take off cover, sand and re-spray (EMC over in Fremont, CA). Should I get the work done or just live with the imperfection? Since its so new, and its only the plastic cover, I am leaning towards having them re-spray, but, don’t like the idea of re-painting a new car. Thanks in advance for the help. Will post pics of car shortly. Dan
08-10-2006, 12:49 AM
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A 3 inch defect would not sit well with me. If the painter is good, and it appears you have confirmed it, and the dealer is honoring the repair, I wouldn't hesitate to get it fixed. Good luck and please report back on the fix...
08-10-2006, 01:57 AM
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EMC is mediocre at best.
bodystyle, b-line, the works autobody are all much better.
bodystyle, b-line, the works autobody are all much better.
08-10-2006, 02:45 PM
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EMC is mediocre at best.
bodystyle, b-line, the works autobody are all much better.
bodystyle, b-line, the works autobody are all much better.
BTW, my friend's insurance picked a cheaper shop.
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08-10-2006, 03:50 PM
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Thanks for all the feedback. Tried to take a pic - it doesn’t pick up imperfection - guess that says something in itself. I am going to leave well enough alone and get them to toss in services or something to ease the pain.
08-10-2006, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Moogle
This seems to be a more and more common issue - paint defects... makes one wonder about Porsche's quality...
they are also plunging on the JD power quality surveys...
they are also plunging on the JD power quality surveys...
Please read this link, USA Today Porsche Tops JD Power Satisfaction Survey :
http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/2006-06-28-jd-power_x.htm
08-10-2006, 07:53 PM
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The USAToday report from 6/30/06 goes on to state:
Porsche leads in all areas that matter most in the study including exterior styling, driving dynamics, and engine and transmission. The brand was helped by its quality, which ranked No. 1 in J.D. Power's initial quality survey.
This report was published less than two months ago. Can you provide us any objective evidence to support your comment, or anything that has materially changed in the last 42 days?
Porsche leads in all areas that matter most in the study including exterior styling, driving dynamics, and engine and transmission. The brand was helped by its quality, which ranked No. 1 in J.D. Power's initial quality survey.
This report was published less than two months ago. Can you provide us any objective evidence to support your comment, or anything that has materially changed in the last 42 days?
