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#23 of 42 Re: Bird Poop Paint Problem [fastfreddy] by pat HOST Jun 19, 2006 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: fastfreddy (Jun 19, 2006 6:13 pm) Black paint notoriously shows defects of any sort quite glaringly. This is true across the board. That may be what's going on, but I'd still address it with the dealer. I might, um, forget to mention the ten days ...   (And I might not get away with it at all!! )   Good luck and keep us posted.
#24 of 42 Re: 2006 Alabaster Silver Metallic Paint Defects [rob3201] by knuclebuster Jun 20, 2006 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: rob3201 (Apr 17, 2006 8:10 pm) I have yet to see factory paint that is as bad as yours sounds.   I have a friend who is the owner of a body shop with 25yrs experience. He receives numerous referrals from local high end car dealers including Jaguar, Mercedes and Volvo. Mind you these referrals are for the dealer's customers.   He has also repaired new cars, with window sticker and all, for the dealers. Keep in mind that new vehicles, foreign and domestic, generally travel great distances before they arrive at your local dealer. The potential exists for chains, hooks, hail and other debris to cause damage during transport. Have you ever watched cars being loaded/unloaded on a hauler? Tight spaces with many opportunities for damage. Dealers do not pull off the window sticker and sell the car as used because of said damages.   I don't buy new for two reasons... depreciation and that gut wrenching feeling when your new ride gets scratched, dented, or worse yet... wrecked. It's quite hard to replicate the paint work of Mr. Roboto at the factory. It also has the advantage of painting the vehicle's disassembled shell.
#25 of 42 Re: Paint chipping on 2006 Accord [lisas3] by 06accordx2 Jul 21, 2006 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: lisas3 (May 29, 2006 9:00 am) I have two 06 accords...one Saphire Blue, the other Redonda Red. BOTH cars show paint chipping around the nose and both side view mirrors. I can't figure out the mirror chips, but their evident on both 06 Accords. Replies to this message: v6driver (Jul 26, 2006 11:01 am)
#26 of 42 Re: Paint chipping on 2006 Accord [06accordx2] by v6driver Jul 26, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: 06accordx2 (Jul 21, 2006 3:09 pm) I have 2006 Redondo Red V6 EX. 3800 miles. I can see a dozen chips on the hood, most barely visible, but three or four quarter to half millimeter in size. (I am sure the darker colors are at a disadvantage.) Nothing on side mirrors. Went to autobody shop & he said it is fairly common with this body style in all colors. He had a silver one on the lot with same issues. Expressway driving (which I do little of) worst he said. No solutions. I will talk to the dealer when I do the oil change, but I am not very hopeful. Otherwise, car has been perfect.
#27 of 42 Re: Paint issue with 2004 Accord [fastfreddy] by kcrossley Jul 30, 2006 (10:41 am)
Replying to: fastfreddy (Jun 19, 2006 12:34 pm) Which engine did you purchase?
#28 of 42 Here's a possible solution to paint chipping. by kcrossley Jul 30, 2006 (10:42 am)
And something that I'll probably get: http://www.invisiblemask.com/   Kelly
#29 of 42 Paint Protection Solutions? by kcrossley Aug 01, 2006 (1:50 am)
After reading this forum, it appears that Honda Accords are fairly suceptible to road debris, which causes paint chips. I'm trying to determine the best solution to protect the surface of my new car.   From what I've read online, there are basically two options: 1. A made-to-order bra 2. 3M Protective Film   Here are some of the products I've looked at: http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html http://www.clearbra.net/ http://www.xpel.com/ http://www.honda-parts.net/acnosmasful.html   Does anyone have any experience with any of these? Replies to this message: kcrossley (Aug 03, 2006 7:55 pm) kcrossley (Sep 01, 2006 8:08 pm)
#30 of 42 Black Currant Paint Problem by neferti6 Aug 01, 2006 (8:45 am)
I have a 98 Honda Accord Coupe EX and the paint is fading away. The roof has spots of faded paint, the trunk and around the edges of the windows. Has anyone else experienced this. Replies to this message: doubleex (Aug 04, 2006 10:17 am) bug4 (Jan 03, 2008 12:27 pm)
#31 of 42 Re: Paint Protection Solutions? [kcrossley] by kcrossley Aug 03, 2006 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: kcrossley (Aug 01, 2006 1:50 am) I'm getting ready to have some 3M ScotchGuard paint protction film installed on my new EX next Monday. Does nayone have any words of wisdom before I turn my car over to the installer?   BTW, I decied to go with this product: http://www.xpel.com/   Although there are similar products, I have to admit that their web site demonstration is what really sold me. Check it out here: http://www.xpel.com/video_gravel.asp   Here are a few other incredible photos: http://www.xpel.com/relations/viewrelease.asp?id=24   Kelly Replies to this message: kcrossley (Sep 01, 2006 8:08 pm)
#32 of 42 Re: Black Currant Paint Problem [neferti6] by doubleex Aug 04, 2006 (10:17 am)
Replying to: neferti6 (Aug 01, 2006 8:45 am) I had same problem with 94 Black Accord - roof has serious fading that looks horrible. For those in this forum who like to respond with "what do you expect after 10 years".   I drove a Civic 234,000 miles with few chips and no fading. I have a 98 Ford Taurus with 120,000 miles, no chips , no fading.   I have a 2005 Accord with 3 or for chips and one the size of a small fingernail.   Honda paint sucks and I hope Consumer Report eventually reflects this instead of giving them full "red dots" for everything.

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