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Paint Chipping

Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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Did they end up fixing it for free?
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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Did they end up fixing it for free?
they where going to, but i ended up wrecking it the day it was going into the shop to get fixed. It was totalled out, so we are on the second one now, with 3100 trouble free miles, and yes im knocking on wood right now.
Old Apr 9, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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I got mine back with a new hood, paint and graphics so I am ready until the next stupid deer walks along.

Last edited by TomsHHR; Apr 9, 2006 at 08:00 PM. Reason: Keep telling myself... "CHECK THE DURN SPELLING"
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Originally Posted by booksmitty
Sorry to hear.

Before starting a thread you should look to see if there is a recent thread using "search."
There is one on this. A Moderator may switch this to that thread for you. By checking "search" helps the threads stay in a logical (yeah right) pattern.

You'll still get responses as the folks here like HHR's and owner.

Welcome to the Forums.
Don't be so quick to jump on a new-comer. This problem is not the same as the one that has been discussed for so long. This is an area of the vehicle that should never have paint problems. This sounds like a paint adhesion problem just like from the late 80's.
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackHHR
I have about 6500 KM's on my black LS. I have noticed that there are paint chips on the front and the top of the hood. I also notice some chips on the roof above the windshield. Dose anyone else have this problem? I don't drive on the highway or on freeways. I don't see how I would get so many chips from in town driving at 50 KM.
Mine has several chips in the hood. They are between the grill and headlights, left and right sides of the grill. It sucks when you are driving down the freeway and hear the chips occuring. I don't see how it would be warranteed due to it being normal wear and tear.
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by jx3
Mine has several chips in the hood. They are between the grill and headlights, left and right sides of the grill. It sucks when you are driving down the freeway and hear the chips occuring. I don't see how it would be warranteed due to it being normal wear and tear.
Sounds like mine is chiped in the same spots. They are not real bad but makes you wonder if there is a problem with the paint.
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 09:49 AM
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some pix of hood chipping..........


left of fender/bumper cover joint, next to grill, and also along the edge of hood @ bottom right



the one along the edge of hood is the worst.....
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:04 AM
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Looks like some of mine. Have you take yours in to be looked at?
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by dbarberaz
Looks like some of mine. Have you take yours in to be looked at?
No I haven't. I only have 6000 mi so far, so I figured that I could wait awhile to see if anyone else can get this covered under warranty. As I posted before, it looks like it would be normal wear and tear.
Old Apr 10, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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I'm afraid rock damage on the front grille & hood is considered "normal wear and tear."

Part of the hazards of driving on today's highways.

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