Monty
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Having had a dirty car for the last couple of weeks, I hadn't really noticed this,
Well, I noticed a 'dirty line' but just put it down to muck.
Turns out, the boot hits the bumper every time you shut it. It then springs back slightly to lock into place, so you don't notice it touching. Paint is damaged down to the primer.
If you feel on the bottom of your boot lid (the bit that would touch the bumper if you had my car!) it's a really rough and knarled up finish which doesn't help.
Has caused quite a bit of damage that will need repainting to put right. Also, the boot or boot catch will have to be re adjusted. If the boot is readjusted higher, it won't be flush with the rear panels though.
This needs doing but I'm dreading the thought of taking into the dealer. I'm bound to have a Big G level of pain, especially as they'd also be having a stab at the boot alignment.
Just thought I'd highlight this as I'm sure I won't be the last person with this issue.
Others (in the USA) must have had the same issue, but for life of me I can't find on the forums. If its an easy fix (like the bonnet latch) I wouldn't mind doing myself, to at least prevent further damage.
Just paid a fortune for a ceramic coating. I know this is not the dealers fault, but if I bite the bullet and take into the dealer, I'd expect them to pay for this to be re-done on the bumper. What do people think?
Edit: the image below was added by accident - please ignore - anyone know how to remove attached images from posts!!!
Well, I noticed a 'dirty line' but just put it down to muck.
Turns out, the boot hits the bumper every time you shut it. It then springs back slightly to lock into place, so you don't notice it touching. Paint is damaged down to the primer.
If you feel on the bottom of your boot lid (the bit that would touch the bumper if you had my car!) it's a really rough and knarled up finish which doesn't help.
Has caused quite a bit of damage that will need repainting to put right. Also, the boot or boot catch will have to be re adjusted. If the boot is readjusted higher, it won't be flush with the rear panels though.
This needs doing but I'm dreading the thought of taking into the dealer. I'm bound to have a Big G level of pain, especially as they'd also be having a stab at the boot alignment.
Just thought I'd highlight this as I'm sure I won't be the last person with this issue.
Others (in the USA) must have had the same issue, but for life of me I can't find on the forums. If its an easy fix (like the bonnet latch) I wouldn't mind doing myself, to at least prevent further damage.
Just paid a fortune for a ceramic coating. I know this is not the dealers fault, but if I bite the bullet and take into the dealer, I'd expect them to pay for this to be re-done on the bumper. What do people think?
Edit: the image below was added by accident - please ignore - anyone know how to remove attached images from posts!!!
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