Honda Is Repainting My front End under Warranty

swarm · 07-11-2007, 12:54 PM

OK,
So my hood and fenders are totally raped from like rocks and driving long distances on the freeway etc. I have a 07' NHBP Fg2 and I take very good care of it. I am quite obsessive over it, I wash it once or twice a week and quick detail it everyday after work. So I have what looks like little white particles embedded in my hood. Obviously they are little fishers and knicks from rocks and debris. It has been driving me crazy every time I clean my car the hood and side fenders look great except that there are little white lines all over the place. There are also a few big dings from big rocks(obviously)and you can see the metal on my hood. Ok so anyway I took it into honda early this morning, thinking they were going to to me to f@ck off, and showed the service manager my problem. He said that they can not warrenty the rock chips because that is normal wear and tear and he looked more closely and said that he is seeing crows feet. He said that the paint was so thin on my hood that the chips in the paint were cracking whenever my car would cool down and thats a sign of having to thin a paint job. So done deal they are going to repaint the hood, both fenders and the bumper. He said that they will put a better base and a thicker clear coat. He also said that the robot painters at honda paint the hood seperatly and that he has seen this before. I am stoked, brand new painted front end for free cant complain. If anyone else is haveing this problem PM me and Ill help you figure out what you need to do.Maybe I should invest in a clear bra now?I will keep you guys updated and will try to take before and after pics.

CivicCoupe06 · 07-11-2007, 01:00 PM

can you copy the work order and email it??

**Nomar06** · 07-11-2007, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CivicCoupe06

can you copy the work order and email it??

jmjohns9 · 07-11-2007, 03:08 PM

Nice man, hopefully this time they do a good paint job. Im getting a clear bra installed today so ill tell you how it goes. Kinda expensive but i get way too worked up about rock chips, so it gives me some good peace of mind.
Also, last night i was detailing my car and i noticed probably 15 little bumps... mann come on honda.. now i know noone else would notice them but of all the other cars ive detailed ive never seen this much. My dads 350z only had one, Mazda3 had 4..

Drew303 · 07-11-2007, 04:31 PM

My clear bra was $50 installed. I got the hook up though. Around here they cost $120 or so.

gtrice31 · 07-11-2007, 04:37 PM

wow clear bra here is 500 cheapest upto 900

the kit alone online is like 260

covers whole front and mirrors

what did you get covered?????

illusionstwice · 07-11-2007, 04:40 PM

Yo Def subsricbing to this for updates! Nice story man. Best of luck! I cant wait to see some pics. Try and take b4 and after pics!

Drew303 · 07-11-2007, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrice31

wow clear bra here is 500 cheapest upto 900

the kit alone online is like 260

covers whole front and mirrors

what did you get covered?????

WHAT??? Thats crazy!!! ANY shop here in Denver will do hood, mirrors, inside of door handles for $130-200 installed.

8thgenuser · 07-11-2007, 05:10 PM

To the OP, sounds like you got a sweet deal.

gtrice31 · 07-11-2007, 05:11 PM

Thats just nuts... sux to be here in VA...lol...

Like i said I searched online and even the kit was that expensive.

Wish I had those prices...

Cr8tive_leo · 07-11-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gtrice31

wow clear bra here is 500 cheapest upto 900

the kit alone online is like 260

covers whole front and mirrors

what did you get covered?????

CR*p, wow.. I got the coating for $25 from CT.

Dillan07 · 07-11-2007, 05:14 PM

can someone post a pic of their clear bra?

jmjohns9 · 07-11-2007, 05:19 PM

I just picked up my car an hour ago and the clear bra looks great.. real good shop. The price was the cheapest i could find at 475 at PDI Tent and Clear Bra located in Lenexa, KS... so its by no means cheap. I don't think were talking about the same item if yours was 100 or so... Some places wanted up to 800 for it.
I'll try to post pics if the clear bra shows up but it will have to be some good lighting. You can notice the lines if your studying it but its not bad at all and now i don't have to worry about freakin trucks :)

gtrice31 · 07-11-2007, 05:28 PM

Greatone · 07-11-2007, 05:32 PM

CAN YOU EMAIL ME A COPY OF WORK ORDER AND MY EMAIL IS MS_KUMAR_2005@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS...

8Renovatio8 · 07-11-2007, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomar06

ME2, pls

lit420_si · 07-11-2007, 05:56 PM

I have the same problem...maybe I can get mine repainted!!

Drew303 · 07-11-2007, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmjohns9

I just picked up my car an hour ago and the clear bra looks great.. real good shop. The price was the cheapest i could find at 475 at PDI Tent and Clear Bra located in Lenexa, KS... so its by no means cheap. I don't think were talking about the same item if yours was 100 or so... Some places wanted up to 800 for it.
I'll try to post pics if the clear bra shows up but it will have to be some good lighting. You can notice the lines if your studying it but its not bad at all and now i don't have to worry about freakin trucks :)

We're talking about the same thing, I guarantee.

***ryryninja*** · 07-11-2007, 06:41 PM

omg..... I need to know.. I know exactly what you are talking about with the white particles in bedded in the hood. I also have a NBP FG2 though my car has seen many many miles.

Wonder if I can get that done

civicfg1 · 07-11-2007, 06:52 PM

ME 2 CAN YOU EMAIL ME A COPY OF WORK ORDER AND MY EMAIL IS civicfg1@yahoo.com thankz

07-11-2007, 12:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
swarm Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: thousand oaks ca Posts: 134 steve davidson iTrader: 0 / 0%	Honda Is Repainting My front End under Warranty OK, So my hood and fenders are totally raped from like rocks and driving long distances on the freeway etc. I have a 07' NHBP Fg2 and I take very good care of it. I am quite obsessive over it, I wash it once or twice a week and quick detail it everyday after work. So I have what looks like little white particles embedded in my hood. Obviously they are little fishers and knicks from rocks and debris. It has been driving me crazy every time I clean my car the hood and side fenders look great except that there are little white lines all over the place. There are also a few big dings from big rocks(obviously)and you can see the metal on my hood. Ok so anyway I took it into honda early this morning, thinking they were going to to me to f@ck off, and showed the service manager my problem. He said that they can not warrenty the rock chips because that is normal wear and tear and he looked more closely and said that he is seeing crows feet. He said that the paint was so thin on my hood that the chips in the paint were cracking whenever my car would cool down and thats a sign of having to thin a paint job. So done deal they are going to repaint the hood, both fenders and the bumper. He said that they will put a better base and a thicker clear coat. He also said that the robot painters at honda paint the hood seperatly and that he has seen this before. I am stoked, brand new painted front end for free cant complain. If anyone else is haveing this problem PM me and Ill help you figure out what you need to do.Maybe I should invest in a clear bra now?I will keep you guys updated and will try to take before and after pics.

07-11-2007, 06:41 PM	#19 (permalink)
*ryryninja* fap n nap™ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: monument teh washington Age: 23 Posts: 53,446 205whp 147tq :D iTrader: 38 / 100%	omg..... I need to know.. I know exactly what you are talking about with the white particles in bedded in the hood. I also have a NBP FG2 though my car has seen many many miles. Wonder if I can get that done __________________ \|108K Miles\|I beat my tires harder than i beat my meat

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CivicCoupe06 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Age: 23 Posts: 3,095 BMW CA (Fanatic) iTrader: 1 / 100%	can you copy the work order and email it??

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jmjohns9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OP Kansas Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice man, hopefully this time they do a good paint job. Im getting a clear bra installed today so ill tell you how it goes. Kinda expensive but i get way too worked up about rock chips, so it gives me some good peace of mind. Also, last night i was detailing my car and i noticed probably 15 little bumps... mann come on honda.. now i know noone else would notice them but of all the other cars ive detailed ive never seen this much. My dads 350z only had one, Mazda3 had 4..

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Drew303 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver, CO Age: 27 Posts: 917 iTrader: 0 / 0%	My clear bra was $50 installed. I got the hook up though. Around here they cost $120 or so.

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gtrice31 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 173 iTrader: 2 / 100%	wow clear bra here is 500 cheapest upto 900 the kit alone online is like 260 covers whole front and mirrors what did you get covered?????

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illusionstwice Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DiRtY JerZ Age: 26 Posts: 19,564 The original --> "J" <-- iTrader: 8 / 100%	Yo Def subsricbing to this for updates! Nice story man. Best of luck! I cant wait to see some pics. Try and take b4 and after pics!

07-11-2007, 05:10 PM	#9 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,065 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	To the OP, sounds like you got a sweet deal.

07-11-2007, 05:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
gtrice31 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 173 iTrader: 2 / 100%	Thats just nuts... sux to be here in VA...lol... Like i said I searched online and even the kit was that expensive. Wish I had those prices...

07-11-2007, 05:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dillan07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Age: 20 Posts: 154 iTrader: 3 / 100%	can someone post a pic of their clear bra?

07-11-2007, 05:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
jmjohns9 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: OP Kansas Posts: 149 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just picked up my car an hour ago and the clear bra looks great.. real good shop. The price was the cheapest i could find at 475 at PDI Tent and Clear Bra located in Lenexa, KS... so its by no means cheap. I don't think were talking about the same item if yours was 100 or so... Some places wanted up to 800 for it. I'll try to post pics if the clear bra shows up but it will have to be some good lighting. You can notice the lines if your studying it but its not bad at all and now i don't have to worry about freakin trucks :)

07-11-2007, 05:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
gtrice31 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 173 iTrader: 2 / 100%

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Greatone Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4 iTrader: 0 / 0%	CAN YOU EMAIL ME A COPY OF WORK ORDER AND MY EMAIL IS MS_KUMAR_2005@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS...

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lit420_si Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Age: 25 Posts: 626 386whp 272tq iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have the same problem...maybe I can get mine repainted!!

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civicfg1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: colton Age: 26 Posts: 366 iTrader: 1 / 100%	ME 2 CAN YOU EMAIL ME A COPY OF WORK ORDER AND MY EMAIL IS civicfg1@yahoo.com thankz