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Paint Chipping? Post your photos here
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 11:47 am
by NSimkins
I'm trying to get a collection of photos from those members that have issues or complaints about the paint on their Vibe or Matrix. If you would be able to take clear, clean shots of the areas affected and post them here, I will work on relaying the information and photos for further research.If you do not want to post the photos here, you may e-mail them to me at
nick@genvibe.com.This applies to any paint chipping or imperfections of any kind and on any part of the exterior of the vehicle.
Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (NSimkins)
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 12:44 pm
by ragingfish
Though I lost a lot of paint when the deer made impact, I got TONS of rust...just thought I'd throw this in there anyway, for "analysis." And here's a link to a 1600x1200 size photo with good detail... Link
Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (ragingfish)
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2003 7:41 pm
by Stang2Vibe
It doesn't take long for the rust to start forming once the bare metal is exposed. Depending on environmental conditions, it can start as quickly as within a few hours. That is normal and not unique to the Vibe.
Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (Stang2Vibe)
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 12:48 pm
by ragingfish
Yep, I know. Nick said to post the pics anyway, just for $hits & giggles.
Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (ragingfish)
Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2003 3:07 pm
by Stang2Vibe
Well, I got a giggle out of it, hope I don't get the other one now.I'll have to take some pics of my stone chips and post them here when the weather clears up a bit and I get a chance. They won't show up with 8 inches of snow on top of them.
Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (NSimkins)
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 2:47 am
by rasermon
Here are some pics that fit the topic. Chip that started to peal after a hand wash during the summer on the lower rocker.
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Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (rasermon)
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 2:48 am
by rasermon
Pic No. 2
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Re: Paint Chipping? Post your photos here (rasermon)
Posted: Sat Dec 06, 2003 10:37 am
by scherry2
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:42 am
by scherry2
wow!! no other pics of paint chips. I'm surprised with all the complaints I read here you would think more would post pics
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:47 am
by Sputnik
I have no complaints although I must admit I've never looked. Maybe I have some, but they're hard to see because of the colour of the car.
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:25 am
by Vibe Rater
Bad time of year to get out and take pictures
Re: (Vibe Rater)
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 10:19 am
by scherry2
Quote, originally posted by Vibe Rater »Bad time of year to get out and take picturesnot here in indiana all we have is rain
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2003 9:04 pm
by MrRich
I just fixed mine.
Re: (scherry2)
Posted: Wed Dec 10, 2003 2:35 am
by Flip-Side
Quote, originally posted by scherry2 »wow!! no other pics of paint chips. Oh...just wait till I get home in a week or 2. I'll even show the paint swirls from the factory paint job. Think they should knock $2000 dollars off the MSRP just so we can get a REAL paint job when we buy em.
