hmmmm sad paint quality control

grunt · 09-26-2008, 06:06 AM

Still happily waiting for my new toy - but an experience had by my mate this week has me somewhat toe-ee.

He got a call from the local bmw dealer - his 1 series was ready ...but.... please come look at it.

Seems it was one of a batch of twelve just arrived off the boat that have paint issues. according to the dealer his was the best of the shipment. His car noticeably has variations in the paint shades - the bumpers compared to the body especially. The dealer has offered a complete respray with a lifetime paint warranty - or another 4 month wait .... he's in a quandry atm ... I would be too. I wonder if 11 others got the bad news this week also

cheers
grunt

2bob · 09-26-2008, 07:40 AM

Which boat?

imported_pacman · 09-26-2008, 07:46 AM

Hey Grunt,

What color did he have? Were all 11 the same color or various? And the big Question is Which Dealer?? I have a 120i Sapphire Black vert on the Mignon due 14th Oct into Brisbane.

grunt · 09-26-2008, 08:00 AM

I'll find out more details over the weekend. I've been in Sydney this week. This is what my wife was told over dinner last night with our friends. All she told me was a southern boat.

I would have thought some would come in via brissie myself.

His was/is one of the silver options - not sure which.

Alext · 09-26-2008, 08:43 AM

Was it the Trinidad? Mine was on there and arrived in Brisbane on the 17th September. I am going to collect it next week.

cyberbro · 09-26-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by grunt

Still happily waiting for my new toy - but an experience had by my mate this week has me somewhat toe-ee.

He got a call from the local bmw dealer - his 1 series was ready ...but.... please come look at it.

Seems it was one of a batch of twelve just arrived off the boat that have paint issues. according to the dealer his was the best of the shipment. His car noticeably has variations in the paint shades - the bumpers compared to the body especially. The dealer has offered a complete respray with a lifetime paint warranty - or another 4 month wait .... he's in a quandry atm ... I would be too. I wonder if 11 others got the bad news this week also

cheers
grunt

At least they told him and gave him the option.

Guran · 09-26-2008, 04:33 PM

If it were me, I'd chose to take another 4 month wait! A respray would never be as good as a factory finish.

MikeVictor · 09-26-2008, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Guran

If it were me, I'd chose to take another 4 month wait! A respray would never be as good as a factory finish.

If you wanted to re-option you could also take the opportunity to do that too.

Four months is a bit to suck up though... tough call mate.

Jaymz · 09-26-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by grunt

Still happily waiting for my new toy - but an experience had by my mate this week has me somewhat toe-ee.

He got a call from the local bmw dealer - his 1 series was ready ...but.... please come look at it.

Seems it was one of a batch of twelve just arrived off the boat that have paint issues. according to the dealer his was the best of the shipment. His car noticeably has variations in the paint shades - the bumpers compared to the body especially. The dealer has offered a complete respray with a lifetime paint warranty - or another 4 month wait .... he's in a quandry atm ... I would be too. I wonder if 11 others got the bad news this week also

cheers
grunt

I would take the respray anyday. The factory finish is good but every new BMW i've seen has orange peel.

I'm actually going to look into getting someone to cut it right back to get the orange peel out of it then lay over several coats of clear for that showcar glassy finish.

No matter how much you detail a new BMW you will never have that glassy finish, they simply have too much paint on for that.

Tell him to go the respray:thumbup:

Alext · 09-26-2008, 07:38 PM

Any news on which ship it was?

Respray could potentially devalue the car and affect future resale if it isnt done perfect.

earlyMLC · 09-26-2008, 09:56 PM

AlexT. My 135i SGM vert was on the Trinidad and has arrived in good nick. I've driven it the last 12 hours (no sleep,...) and my inspection in full sun today shows no obvious flaws.

This thing is just SO MUCH FUN. I am really happy I bought this one. A guy that I work with has a 2002 M3 is seriously thinking about getting one. I will post pictures soon.

BTW is there anyone else out there with a 135i SGM vert in Australia? Interested to know how many we are as the colour is now off production.

Alext · 09-27-2008, 12:06 AM

EarlyMLC: thanks for that information! That is relieving to hear. I am glad you are enjoying the vert...hehehe...I can't wait!

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grunt new - but older than dirt 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	hmmmm sad paint quality control Still happily waiting for my new toy - but an experience had by my mate this week has me somewhat toe-ee. He got a call from the local bmw dealer - his 1 series was ready ...but.... please come look at it. Seems it was one of a batch of twelve just arrived off the boat that have paint issues. according to the dealer his was the best of the shipment. His car noticeably has variations in the paint shades - the bumpers compared to the body especially. The dealer has offered a complete respray with a lifetime paint warranty - or another 4 month wait .... he's in a quandry atm ... I would be too. I wonder if 11 others got the bad news this week also cheers grunt
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2bob Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 264 Posts Drives: AW white135 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bilgola plateau NSW australia iTrader: (0)	Which boat?
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imported_pacman Private 0 Rep 64 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jul 2008 iTrader: (0)	Hey Grunt, What color did he have? Were all 11 the same color or various? And the big Question is Which Dealer?? I have a 120i Sapphire Black vert on the Mignon due 14th Oct into Brisbane.
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grunt new - but older than dirt 2 Rep 34 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	I'll find out more details over the weekend. I've been in Sydney this week. This is what my wife was told over dinner last night with our friends. All she told me was a southern boat. I would have thought some would come in via brissie myself. His was/is one of the silver options - not sure which.
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Was it the Trinidad? Mine was on there and arrived in Brisbane on the 17th September. I am going to collect it next week.
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Guran Captain 24 Rep 895 Posts Drives: 08 135i Coupe Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wollongong, Australia iTrader: (0)	If it were me, I'd chose to take another 4 month wait! A respray would never be as good as a factory finish. __________________ 08 BMW 135i Sport Coupe \| Manual \| Sparkling Graphite \| Coral Red Boston Leather \| 10 Speaker Hi Fi
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Any news on which ship it was? Respray could potentially devalue the car and affect future resale if it isnt done perfect.
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09-26-2008, 09:56 PM	#11
earlyMLC Private 2 Rep 58 Posts Drives: Join Date: Aug 2008 iTrader: (0)	AlexT. My 135i SGM vert was on the Trinidad and has arrived in good nick. I've driven it the last 12 hours (no sleep,...) and my inspection in full sun today shows no obvious flaws. This thing is just SO MUCH FUN. I am really happy I bought this one. A guy that I work with has a 2002 M3 is seriously thinking about getting one. I will post pictures soon. BTW is there anyone else out there with a 135i SGM vert in Australia? Interested to know how many we are as the colour is now off production.
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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	EarlyMLC: thanks for that information! That is relieving to hear. I am glad you are enjoying the vert...hehehe...I can't wait!
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