Sandblasted rear fenders
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Joined: 05-09-2006
Posts: 6,805
From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
I'll question this "DR's" attitude, which is very similar to other "postings" in other forums, mags, and papers.
Because of it, I believe he may be the contract employee that was dismissed from a GM paint shop for improprieties.
I suspect he will be back
Because of it, I believe he may be the contract employee that was dismissed from a GM paint shop for improprieties.
I suspect he will be back
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Joined: 04-30-2006
Posts: 9,149
From: Maryland Heights, MO
It seems like most of the folks with this problem are up north. Is it really sandblasting or is it salt?
I just bought an 07 w/o running boards and I'm wondering if I will experience this problem...
I like the look of it without the boards, but I like the look of some that I've seen with pipes. Do the pipes help at all with the sandblasting??
I just bought an 07 w/o running boards and I'm wondering if I will experience this problem...
I like the look of it without the boards, but I like the look of some that I've seen with pipes. Do the pipes help at all with the sandblasting??
If you don't have boards, you WILL have this problem. It just may be more or less than others, but it will happen.
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Joined: 10-14-2005
Posts: 9,121
From: Rochester,N.Y.
Let me get this straight DR Paint. Not trying to start anything but trying to understand where you're coming from. You're saying GM purposely designed the car so the rear fenders would chip to make people buy running boards? 
You're saying GM purposely designed the car so the rear fenders would chip to make people buy running boards?
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Joined: 10-19-2005
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From: Miami
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Joined: 01-31-2007
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From: New Hampsha
I love a good thriller ...I'd love to know what the "know" is...it isn't like any of this is earth shattering new information
It's probably George Bush's fault...Lord knows everything else is...Katrina, gas prices, the weather, kittens with no mittens etc......
Goose
It's probably George Bush's fault...Lord knows everything else is...Katrina, gas prices, the weather, kittens with no mittens etc......
Goose
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Joined: 04-27-2007
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From: michigan
All. its fine if you do not want to know what the deal is on this issue. And no
GM did not do this on purpose. the fact is that after they understood that HHR'S WITHOUT the boards were at a much higher risk they chose to take it
and the result is what folks with out boards get. And yes it's true that other painted areas that are exposed will chip too. This however is poor design. I chose this site in an effort to try and educate those of you who may not be knowledgeable in regard to paint AND OTHER COATINGS However you have to understand the root cause of the problem before devloping a fix. Canada tried to do the right thing by stepping up and providing board to thier customers Im not sure if thats still happening.Oh and by the way IM NOT a disgruntled GM employee. rather then making smart ass comments ask questions and you may learn
GM did not do this on purpose. the fact is that after they understood that HHR'S WITHOUT the boards were at a much higher risk they chose to take it
and the result is what folks with out boards get. And yes it's true that other painted areas that are exposed will chip too. This however is poor design. I chose this site in an effort to try and educate those of you who may not be knowledgeable in regard to paint AND OTHER COATINGS However you have to understand the root cause of the problem before devloping a fix. Canada tried to do the right thing by stepping up and providing board to thier customers Im not sure if thats still happening.Oh and by the way IM NOT a disgruntled GM employee. rather then making smart ass comments ask questions and you may learn