What's the deal with the bowtie?
#1
What's the deal with the bowtie?
Hi everyone. As a new HHR owner (had it 4 days now), i looked a many used HHR's before i bought mine.
On every one, without exception, there was some type of discoloration, bubble or other issue with the either the grill or tailgate (sometimes both) bowties.
I guess i can understand that on a 2006, but mine is a 2009 and has a 'bubble' at the top of the tailgate bowtie already.
What gives? I see a lot of folks are repainting theirs, is anyone repairing them, and if so... how?
thanks!
steve
On every one, without exception, there was some type of discoloration, bubble or other issue with the either the grill or tailgate (sometimes both) bowties.
I guess i can understand that on a 2006, but mine is a 2009 and has a 'bubble' at the top of the tailgate bowtie already.
What gives? I see a lot of folks are repainting theirs, is anyone repairing them, and if so... how?
thanks!
steve
#3
Image?
My front one is good (knock on wood) but the rear's got a big 'ol nasty bubble on it. You'd think they'd want that part of the car to look good (represent ) but it's the first thing that starts looking bad.
#4
Yeah, it is very common.
You'd think GM would do a better job with quality control on these (durability).
It literally gives the impression of a "damaged brand".
I'm a Chevrolet fan, but this thing is just fodder for the "haters"...
You'd think GM would do a better job with quality control on these (durability).
It literally gives the impression of a "damaged brand".
I'm a Chevrolet fan, but this thing is just fodder for the "haters"...
#5
i have had mine covered with a full wrap of black vinyl for over a year now, so no idea if it is bubbled up under there.
If you're interested in doing it with vinyl (not the precut ebay ones, but by hand) send me a message, I have instructions.
If you're interested in doing it with vinyl (not the precut ebay ones, but by hand) send me a message, I have instructions.
#9
I've never had a problem with mine and I have had my 2006 for 4 years now. It has been through lots of snow and many car washes and no problems at all.
Makes me wonder if the supplier was changed at some point after initial production.
Makes me wonder if the supplier was changed at some point after initial production.