Peeling paint.
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Peeling paint.
Take a look at your '04 TL where the front bumper fascia meets the fenders on the sides and see if the paint on the fascia looks as though it was peeled back during installation. It would appear that the fascia may fit just a little to snuggly. Mine is in the shop now for a repaint, but the dealer tells me this isn't the first such repair he has performed. Quality control issues and fit and finish problems seem to plague this car. Between the squealing Brembos, absurd brake dust issues, rattles and creaks and the paint, I would be inclined to think I had just bought a Chevy Cavalier or Kia Rio. Not that I don't love the car, but when your spending $34k, quality is expected.
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Take a look at your '04 TL where the front bumper fascia meets the fenders on the sides and see if the paint on the fascia looks as though it was peeled back during installation. It would appear that the fascia may fit just a little to snuggly. Mine is in the shop now for a repaint, but the dealer tells me this isn't the first such repair he has performed. Quality control issues and fit and finish problems seem to plague this car. Between the squealing Brembos, absurd brake dust issues, rattles and creaks and the paint, I would be inclined to think I had just bought a Chevy Cavalier or Kia Rio. Not that I don't love the car, but when your spending $34k, quality is expected.
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Originally Posted by Testosterone1
Take a look at your '04 TL where the front bumper fascia meets the fenders on the sides and see if the paint on the fascia looks as though it was peeled back during installation. It would appear that the fascia may fit just a little to snuggly. Mine is in the shop now for a repaint, but the dealer tells me this isn't the first such repair he has performed. Quality control issues and fit and finish problems seem to plague this car. Between the squealing Brembos, absurd brake dust issues, rattles and creaks and the paint, I would be inclined to think I had just bought a Chevy Cavalier or Kia Rio. Not that I don't love the car, but when your spending $34k, quality is expected.
Could you shoot some pics for us if possible? Thanks.
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How the hell can you compare brake dust to peeling paint????
I've always had brake dust on my German cars (Audi/VW/BMW), but I REPLACED THE PADS. Problem solved. What - am I supposed to f'king paint the bumper in my backyard?
Come up with a logical comparison, nimrod.
I've always had brake dust on my German cars (Audi/VW/BMW), but I REPLACED THE PADS. Problem solved. What - am I supposed to f'king paint the bumper in my backyard?
Come up with a logical comparison, nimrod.
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Hey [B]Lindros2, thanks for the warm welcome. You are quite the jerk there buddy. Not to mention you have no comprehension of the English language. No one was comparing peeling paint to brake dust, NIMROD!
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Hey [B]Lindros2, thanks for the warm welcome. You are quite the jerk there buddy. Not to mention you have no comprehension of the English language. No one was comparing peeling paint to brake dust, NIMROD!
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Guys watch your language. This is your one and only warning. Let's keep it clean, informative and mature. thanks.
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Originally Posted by Testosterone1
Take a look at your '04 TL where the front bumper fascia meets the fenders on the sides and see if the paint on the fascia looks as though it was peeled back during installation. It would appear that the fascia may fit just a little to snuggly. Mine is in the shop now for a repaint, but the dealer tells me this isn't the first such repair he has performed. Quality control issues and fit and finish problems seem to plague this car. Between the squealing Brembos, absurd brake dust issues, rattles and creaks and the paint, I would be inclined to think I had just bought a Chevy Cavalier or Kia Rio. Not that I don't love the car, but when your spending $34k, quality is expected.
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If you want to see language, maybe you should check out the "Amplifier or Not" thread. I'd say this is pretty tame.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Hey, some people just get their jollies by responding like es. Don't let it get to you. With that said, by including brake dust, etc., along with peeling paint you essentially did compare them. In any case, welcome to the forum and hope you get your issues resolved!
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Mine peels on the tip of the hood
My TL's paint cracks and peels at the front edge of the hood.I don't even compain anymore.. This vehicle ( which for some reason Sade may explain) is the object of my Love, but I have had so many problems, many unresolved, that I became kind of dormant..
About the hot tempers, yes, it is innapropriate; yes, criticism doesn't need to be unpolite and yes, it is part of the skill set to be able to abstract certain people for the sake of a better environment.. Aggressive response? ok, be it. Maybe it will make the person feel better at the moment and he won't be like that anymore, or will simply feel bad for acting like that where everyone is just having a great time.
My 2 cents.
About the hot tempers, yes, it is innapropriate; yes, criticism doesn't need to be unpolite and yes, it is part of the skill set to be able to abstract certain people for the sake of a better environment.. Aggressive response? ok, be it. Maybe it will make the person feel better at the moment and he won't be like that anymore, or will simply feel bad for acting like that where everyone is just having a great time.
My 2 cents.
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Originally Posted by Testosterone1
Take a look at your '04 TL where the front bumper fascia meets the fenders on the sides and see if the paint on the fascia looks as though it was peeled back during installation. It would appear that the fascia may fit just a little to snuggly. Mine is in the shop now for a repaint, but the dealer tells me this isn't the first such repair he has performed. Quality control issues and fit and finish problems seem to plague this car. Between the squealing Brembos, absurd brake dust issues, rattles and creaks and the paint, I would be inclined to think I had just bought a Chevy Cavalier or Kia Rio. Not that I don't love the car, but when your spending $34k, quality is expected.
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The car is at the dealer's for the repaint as of Monday, sorry, no pics of the peeling areas. It should be ready either today or tomorrow. And thanks to the rest of you for the support, I appreciate it.
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Here's a couple of pictures for you. Mind you these are "tiny" peelings, but shouldn't be occurring. It was happening on each side of the car. At least they matched! This was pre-repaint.
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Cheap ass paint job. Look how thin that paint is. It just seems like Honda/Nissan paint doesn't stick to the damn primer.
I am also wandering if it has anything to do with the minor flexing of the bumper along the fenders (if there is any). The fit and finish might be so close that they rub causing the paint to peel off. In any rate I wouldn't live with that for one second.
Take it to the dealer and demand that it be fixed. I have had 4GM and 1Mopar all new and not one ever did something like that. Damn cheap import paint.
I am also wandering if it has anything to do with the minor flexing of the bumper along the fenders (if there is any). The fit and finish might be so close that they rub causing the paint to peel off. In any rate I wouldn't live with that for one second.
Take it to the dealer and demand that it be fixed. I have had 4GM and 1Mopar all new and not one ever did something like that. Damn cheap import paint.
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You know, my TL has the peeling on both sides and peel on the len assembly meets the metal quarter panel. I am going to it repaint under warranty during first week of July. While I am there they also going to fix my trunk, the alignment is not level between left rear panel and right rear panel.
Stay tune.
Stay tune.
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Originally Posted by dseag2
However, perhaps you should have done more research before you chose the 6MT with Brembo brakes.
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I had the same problem on my front bumpers on both sides. Also i got 3 chips on my hood. Very poorly painted car and I have called Acura and waiting to see what they will do. Dealer says the chips are due to driving. I say it's due to a poor paint job. I love this car but this is crazy.
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Originally Posted by flip_man
You know, my TL has the peeling on both sides and peel on the len assembly meets the metal quarter panel. I am going to it repaint under warranty during first week of July. While I am there they also going to fix my trunk, the alignment is not level between left rear panel and right rear panel.
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I had the same problem with my ABP. Same explanation from the dealer, too snug of a bumper off the line. It was repainted flawlessly and without hassle.
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