I absolutely love the Box... but.....

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Jun 22, 2005 | 08:51 PM

mattxb

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I absolutely love the Box... but.....

My only beef is with how easy the paint chips. I know this has been covered before, but over the last couple of months it has been really bad for some reason. I don't follow to close behind others on the highway and all that, but damn, my car is literally peppered with paint chips. The hood - peppered, fenders - peppered. This is so frustrating. Even through out both sides - paint chips everywhere.

Jun 22, 2005 | 08:58 PM

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whoops, probably not the right section to post this in. sorry.

Jun 22, 2005 | 09:25 PM

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Moved.

(or at least, it will be)

Try www.paintscratch.com

Jun 22, 2005 | 11:09 PM

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Get a bra before it gets worse.

Jun 22, 2005 | 11:30 PM

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too bad touch up paint dotted all along your car looks just as horrible.

Jun 23, 2005 | 12:43 AM

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well i guess u dont absoloutly love your box

Jun 23, 2005 | 03:40 AM

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I've had my box for about 7 months... and I have yet to get a chip on the front... *knocks on wood*

Jun 23, 2005 | 04:00 AM

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i've had mine 8 or 9 months and have over 200 chips and nicks a few are even starting to rust. ok one well , but still.

Jun 23, 2005 | 04:05 AM

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What are some things you can do for the xB early on (Like in the first few months) to avoid paint chips in the future? Besides a bra? My Batmobile won't be wearing a bra. lol.

Jun 23, 2005 | 04:25 AM

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rockblocker , stoneguard , and all those sorts of clear bra.

Jun 23, 2005 | 05:44 AM

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I've had the most problems with the windshield more than the paint.. we have a tC at my work in for paint that has a huge crack in the windshield, according to the RO it was from a stone chip, so I know that problem isn't just the xB.

Jun 23, 2005 | 07:00 AM

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my xb has 4 small chips/ stars. no cracks yet thank goodness

Jun 23, 2005 | 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by game-boy

"It could get wrecked, stolen, scratched, breathed on wrong, a pigeon could s**t on it. Who knows?" - Cameron - Ferris Buellers Day Off

I'm thinking the flat front has something to do with enhancing the issue. I've been on the freeway three times and try to keep my distance (which is hard when people pass then immediately get in front to spew rocks) and speed down to around 60-65. Even with this I've noticed a few tiny paint chips that I've had to touch up.

I was willing to believe that until I got a chance to speak with a tC owner in the area. He too complained about ease in which his car's paint chips. The tC is far more aerodynamic than the xB so it can't be that. It just comes down to a cheap paintjob.

Jun 23, 2005 | 07:39 PM

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i've had mine 8 or 9 months and have over 200 chips and nicks a few are even starting to rust. ok one well , but still.

if there is rust, that would fall under warranty i believe

Jun 23, 2005 | 08:33 PM

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u think ? hmm repaint on my hood please.

Jun 24, 2005 | 12:26 AM

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doesn't hurt to try it out. try a few dealers if one says no. you have a rust warranty on the car

Jun 24, 2005 | 01:50 AM

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just get an extra clear overcoat when you get the xb new.. i have heard it helps.. thats what im gonna do to mine

Jun 24, 2005 | 03:19 AM

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clear bra is the best way to go. i have a bra that i put on when i travel somewhere over 30 miles. had a few at the very beginning, but not any recently

Jun 24, 2005 | 04:24 AM

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it also has a lot to do with the clear coat setting completely. the clearcoat sealer agent in it doesn't completely harden for a few months. this is what the painter from my shop told me. I've had my xB since last november, and no paint chips in the front... a few in the back though, all my fault though.