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Offline Daywalker

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Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« on: 16 August 2006, 15:46 »
I bought this from Motorpoint and took delivery in July 06.

It's diamond black in colour.
I'd say about 4 of the panels (bonnet, roof, both doors) have dirt under the paint.
Most of the panels have what I can't describe very well! They look like permanent water mark/ air bubbles under the laquer, this is all over the car. The n/s rear quarter panel is worst area as it covered in these marks. See pics for the marks I'm talking about, it's difficult to take a good picture of the problem due to the reflections from the pearlescent paint. These marks are all over the damn car though. These marks are definitely under the top layer by the way, it looks much worse when you see it yourself :(

I've been to the local dealer and VW are sending a 'paint expert' to inspect the car next week.

I reckon I'm looking at a full respray here.

I love the car but this issue is making me very unhappy.

These photos may not show up too well, as I say, the reflections make it difficult to show the problem with a camera.



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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #1 on: 16 August 2006, 15:57 »
I see what you mean, something definitely gone wrong there. Hopefully you get it all sorted on warranty asap.

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #2 on: 16 August 2006, 16:44 »
thats not right! best get it sorted asap, looks almost like air bubbles on the pictures

thats the best mk3 ive seen..ever! its just clean and subtle.. :cool:

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #3 on: 16 August 2006, 16:48 »
why the hell do VW let it get to the stage where the customer has to sort the bloody mess out?  Haven't they got quality control?  :angry:
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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #4 on: 16 August 2006, 16:51 »
Thanks all, 23rd is D-Day for the inspection. I'm sure I'll get it sorted but it's gonna be a major hassle for me and if they offer to sort it I want it done properly which means no car for weeks - I'll be pushing for a GTI as a courtesy car though.

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #5 on: 16 August 2006, 17:13 »
HEHE, thats quality robotmanship that is, tell em it needs a full re-spray, under waranty... :wink:

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #6 on: 16 August 2006, 17:16 »
...at a reputable vw specialist, iv heard theres a place called hardcor3 dubz thats ok with a spray can :wink:

thats the best mk3 ive seen..ever! its just clean and subtle.. :cool:

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #7 on: 16 August 2006, 19:12 »
This is the problem though, I want and fully expect a full respray from this under warranty however, I don't want them to tell me it has to be done at my local VW bodyshop, I don't trust em or believe they are capable of doing a good enough job.

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #8 on: 16 August 2006, 19:50 »
holy shat dude - reject reject

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Re: Brand new Golf GTI - Terrible paint job.
« Reply #9 on: 17 August 2006, 09:19 »
can you not take it back :cry:, demand a new one or replacement :sick:

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