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10-21-2011, 10:44 PM
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#16 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond,VA (Long Island, NY Transplant)
Posts: 432
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Gold Mist Met. XLR |
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Originally Posted by boilermaker  Finally took the XLR to dealer for chip touchup..they have a paint chip repair guy that comes in every thursday to make repairs. well mine was done today..but not a very good job..the chip was painted but still noticeable.
But here is the information part about the hing and screw that causes the chip. If the car is still under warranty the dealer ordered a new redesigned hing and redesigned bolt at no cost that is to be installed next week in place of the one that is in there now causing the chip
If not under warranty dealer will make switch at small cost. | Finally got the go ahead on my top repair, it goes in on Monday. The chip will be filled, the entire top repainted and clear coated. Thanks for the information on the new hinge and screws, I will have to talk to my service writer about switching out the existing ones. 
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10-22-2011, 01:11 AM
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#17 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by boilermaker But here is the information part about the hing and screw that causes the chip. If the car is still under warranty the dealer ordered a new redesigned hing and redesigned bolt at no cost that is to be installed next week in place of the one that is in there now causing the chip
If not under warranty dealer will make switch at small cost.
will update next week when i see the new parts. | When you get the new parts installed, please post the part numbers for the updated parts... thanks.
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10-23-2011, 08:26 AM
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#18 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somers, NY
Posts: 121
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Light Platinum XLR |  Marks on Roof
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Originally Posted by boilermaker Finally took the XLR to dealer for chip touchup..they have a paint chip repair guy that comes in every thursday to make repairs. well mine was done today..but not a very good job..the chip was painted but still noticeable.
But here is the information part about the hing and screw that causes the chip. If the car is still under warranty the dealer ordered a new redesigned hing and redesigned bolt at no cost that is to be installed next week in place of the one that is in there now causing the chip
If not under warranty dealer will make switch at small cost.
will update next week when i see the new parts. |
If you are still under warrantee they should paint the whole roof. It's not right to touch up a 75K car.
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10-27-2011, 08:28 PM
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#19 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond,VA (Long Island, NY Transplant)
Posts: 432
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Gold Mist Met. XLR |
Checked on my car today, body work and paint on the top has been done and I should have the car back on Friday. Can't wait to get her back, I have been experiencing separation anxiety for the last couple of days.
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Corvette Z06 Chrome Wheels
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Painted Brake Calipers
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines
Painted Engine Cover
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6000K Fog Lights 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited #32195 Pearl Black Clear Coat Dk. Slate Grey/Cool Vanilla Two-Tone Interior Foose Speedster 5 Chrome Wheels http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...otos/Xfire.jpg | |
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10-28-2011, 04:18 PM
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#20 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond,VA (Long Island, NY Transplant)
Posts: 432
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Gold Mist Met. XLR |
Got my car back today, and the body shop did an excellent job and I am very satisfied.
__________________ 2006 Cadillac XLR Gold Mist Met/Shale #637
Corvette Z06 Chrome Wheels
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Painted Brake Calipers
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines
Painted Engine Cover
E&G Classics Fine Mesh Grille
6000K Headlamps
6000K Fog Lights 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited #32195 Pearl Black Clear Coat Dk. Slate Grey/Cool Vanilla Two-Tone Interior Foose Speedster 5 Chrome Wheels http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...otos/Xfire.jpg | |
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10-28-2011, 08:51 PM
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#21 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by XFireXLR Got my car back today, and the body shop did an excellent job and I am very satisfied. | Good to hear... just wondering, which shop did you take it to between the three?
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10-29-2011, 02:24 AM
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#22 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Richmond,VA (Long Island, NY Transplant)
Posts: 432
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Gold Mist Met. XLR |
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Originally Posted by mtrocket Good to hear... just wondering, which shop did you take it to between the three? | I actually took it to the shop with the lowest quote. After doing research on all three shops, they were the best in terms of customer satisfaction, quality of work and catalog of "higher end" cars that they serviced. I was able to follow the progress of the work online and in real time. They had a real good mix of "old school" work ethic in a high tech work environment.
__________________ 2006 Cadillac XLR Gold Mist Met/Shale #637
Corvette Z06 Chrome Wheels
Drilled and Slotted Rotors
Painted Brake Calipers
Goodridge Stainless Brake Lines
Painted Engine Cover
E&G Classics Fine Mesh Grille
6000K Headlamps
6000K Fog Lights 2005 Chrysler Crossfire Roadster Limited #32195 Pearl Black Clear Coat Dk. Slate Grey/Cool Vanilla Two-Tone Interior Foose Speedster 5 Chrome Wheels http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u...otos/Xfire.jpg
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10-29-2011, 05:25 PM
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#23 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Billings, Montana
Posts: 2,456
My XLR/V(s):
2007 Red Jewel XLR |
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Originally Posted by XFireXLR I actually took it to the shop with the lowest quote. After doing research on all three shops, they were the best in terms of customer satisfaction, quality of work and catalog of "higher end" cars that they serviced. I was able to follow the progress of the work online and in real time. They had a real good mix of "old school" work ethic in a high tech work environment. | Interesting... anyway, glad you're pleased with the work. After all, that is what matters.
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02-07-2012, 11:26 PM
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#24 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burlington, NJ
Posts: 12
My XLR/V(s):
2006 light platinum XLR |  My solution to avoid the paint chip
The paint scratch / chip is caused by a trunk lid metal piece (part of the lift hinge mechanism) when the roof is not 100% secure. I added felt pads into this location to avoid contact of the metal edge with the roof paint - see attached picture. The felt pads (self adhesive) are available at Home Depot or Lowes. Hope that will work for you too - at least to avoid any further damage...
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02-08-2012, 09:31 AM
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#25 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Posts: 103
My XLR/V(s):
2009 Black/Tan XLR |
GM has also come out with a replacement bolt that is a little shorter than than the original one.
The local dealership replaced mine a few months ago, they are aware of this problem.
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02-08-2012, 11:52 AM
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#26 | | Pit Crew [Online]
Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pensacola, Florida
Posts: 153
My XLR/V(s):
2006 Black Raven XLR-V, Shale interior |
Had my tech check for this while having the differential fluid changed this morning. He said the questionable spot on my top was a from a rock strike and that the top was in proper adjustment. However, I think I'll acquire some of the felt pads and cover the potential issue points for the sake of proactivity.
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02-08-2012, 12:30 PM
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#27 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lindenhurst, IL (Far North Chicago Sub)
Posts: 956
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Black XLR (Volant intake, Corsa Performance Exhaust), 2000 Black DTX |
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Originally Posted by jjsea55 I think I'll acquire some of the felt pads and cover the potential issue points for the sake of proactivity. | Great idea ... I am going to do the same. Thanks for the info.
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02-08-2012, 08:29 PM
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#28 | | Member
Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Indiana
Posts: 47
My XLR/V(s):
06 black/ black XLR-V |
Felt pads coming up !!!
Last edited by Doug Doty; 02-08-2012 at 08:31 PM.
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02-08-2012, 08:31 PM
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#29 | | Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burlington, NJ
Posts: 12
My XLR/V(s):
2006 light platinum XLR |
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Originally Posted by boilermaker GM has also come out with a replacement bolt that is a little shorter than than the original one.
The local dealership replaced mine a few months ago, they are aware of this problem. | I also thought its the bolt. If you align the position of the paint nick you will see that it is the metal edge of the hinge piece (see white arrow on my pic) that touches the roof surface!
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02-09-2012, 12:50 PM
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#30 | | Pit Crew
Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: South Central PA (Littlestown)
Posts: 163
My XLR/V(s):
2005 Light Platinium Silver XLR |
Just had mine fixed! But, it was on the trunk lid, there are 2 bolts on the right & left side that has a black rubber cone shape that is molded on to the end of the bolt so that when closed it seats into a hole the adjust lid, on mine the driver's side was missing just the rubber cone cone. The bolt was still there, they had to order the whole piece as one unit! Then adjust the bolt after installing it. 
Caddyman Dan
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