Hood / front fender panel gaps, is this normal?

[Mustang5ohMan]

Here’s the image of the issue I have.
notice the slight chip on the side facing the tire...

Easy way to fix it like is that panel replaceable?
I’d like some thoughts/ideas.

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[Reddirocket27]

I spent ten minutes to loosen the front fender bolts, push gently in about 1/8th", then retighten. Looks a thousand times better, and certainly something you can do at home. The doors to fender, well, that's a bit more difficult....

 

[Biggus Dickus]

And don't forget the famous rear bumper droop

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I thought that was a GT350 premium option that relieves air pressure behind the rear fascia at speed.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Here’s the image of the issue I have.
notice the slight chip on the side facing the tire...

Easy way to fix it like is that panel replaceable?
I’d like some thoughts/ideas.

Well - that got past QC - It looks like it was painted over at the factory and delivered that way. If so, I'd leave it - you'll have a greater chance of crappy fitment and the paint job will never be as good as the factory. That said, you could have it filled in, painted and then clear bra it to protect the repair and paint.

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

Well - that got past QC - It looks like it was painted over at the factory and delivered that way. If so, I'd leave it - you'll have a greater chance of crappy fitment and the paint job will never be as good as the factory. That said, you could have it filled in, painted and then clear bra it to protect the repair and paint.

Yeah it came from the factory like that I’m sure. Think it’s best to just leave it alone huh?

 

[Sig556]

Yeah, I have some similar issues with my GT premium. Not really body gap issues but actually some paint flaws. One is a chip but that can be touched up and expected to happen in the future. Then there seems to be a gouge in the plastic which really stands out a bit, however I don’t want to pursue fixing it as it might seem to cause more issues than what it’s worth. Just debating enjoying the car and it is what it is...

Just my two cents. When you mention the chip or the gouged plastic this bothers you (Big Time) Every time you walk by and your eyes are drawn to the damage, inside you get pissed off. My advice find a QUALITY body shop, get it fixed properly, and bite the bullet. You will be a lot less stressed in the long run. Believe me been there done that.

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

Just my two cents. When you mention the chip or the gouged plastic this bothers you (Big Time) Every time you walk by and your eyes are drawn to the damage, inside you get pissed off. My advice find a QUALITY body shop, get it fixed properly, and bite the bullet. You will be a lot less stressed in the long run. Believe me been there done that.

you know it didn’t mother much until my window tint guy pointed it out again. I’d had seen it and shrugged it off.
I was just wondering if I could order the panel factory painted and just have it installed... it might not work that way though...

 

[RaceRed5.0]

I losened this bolt maybe 1/8th inch and simply pushed the fender in and retightened the bolt down. This gap was over 1/4inch before and now it's identical to the other side of the hood....perfect

Hmm I am going to try this.

 

[Biggus Dickus]

Yeah it came from the factory like that I’m sure. Think it’s best to just leave it alone huh?

Yup - If I was in your shoes that's exactly what I would do.

 

[Mustang5ohMan]

Yup - If I was in your shoes that's exactly what I would do.

Guess that’s what I’m going to do then.

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