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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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clear coat on my cf wing is trashed

any one elece have this problem? dealer said they would look at it but said it might be damage from waxing it WTF?
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:43 PM
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Do a search and join the club, everyone's wing clear coat is trashed.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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No, they just don't want to replace it since it costs a ton of money. Tell them you want a new wing or want it recleared. Other people have had this problem so you aren't the only one. Do a SEARCH.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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Haaaaa cant wait to show him this He said that they had never herd of a wing's clear coat going bad. lolololololololo.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 07:58 PM
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Mine was awfull. They tried to fix it, but it was damage beyond repair so i got a new one
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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I'm in the process of having mine replaced under warentee right now. The district rep had to take a look at it before they would do anything.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:06 PM
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I just got my new wing installed 2 days ago. No charge whatsoever. Just tell them that you know people that have had the same problem. My dealer told me they already had a few replaced.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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How many miles do you guys have?

What type of weather do you guys drive in?

Boston has some harsh weathers, I been through 1 winter and had my Evo for 1 year. Ice cold winters to Burning hot summers.

Yes I do drive my Evo through the winter, I'll get a beater soon.

Mine is in perfect condition.

Anyway to prevent this from happening?
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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i know atleast 3 people with this problem. its like the sun that fades it and dries it up, then the clear coat peals off. really doesnt look good. also happened to my friends siebon hood.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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I believe our manuals instruct us to wax it with UV protectant wax. So waxing it doesn't cause it to peel. Check in your manual and see if it says that. My car's far away right now or I would.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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I had it along the trailing edge. Take it to your stealer. I did and they warranteed it. It took em a while to get the paint right 3rd times the charm I guess.
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Old Sep 8, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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I work at a body shop and I would say if you are going to have it recleared don't let the dealership do it because they will not do a good job cause they will not be making any money off it. I would bring it somewhere and make them pay for the repairs.
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