Poll for Those with Paint Blistering / Bubbling Defect

[kitkat]

The good news is that they are all being replaced under warranty, with no questions asked (in the UK at least).

The issue is, how long can they realistically afford to do this at £5k+ per car, and will the replacement doors actually solve the issue or just kick the issue into a post warranty time period.

I'm afraid it's the second one

 

[Gooner]

I'm afraid it's the second one

I don’t disagree. We’re starting to see a fair few vehicles that have build dates post the supposed door “fix”. Whilst the build date doesn’t necessarily dictate the date that the components were produced, it wouldn’t make sense for them to use doors that they know may be an issue if a fix was already in place.

 

[R35_J]

Is there any record of anyone having their doors replaced and having the issue again? Or is it too soon to know?

 

[kitkat]

I don’t disagree. We’re starting to see a fair few vehicles that have build dates post the supposed door “fix”. Whilst the build date doesn’t necessarily dictate the date that the components were produced, it wouldn’t make sense for them to use doors that they know may be an issue if a fix was already in place.

The fix was never official, just dealer to customer to forum -- total nonsense.

 

[ADC]

I don’t disagree. We’re starting to see a fair few vehicles that have build dates post the supposed door “fix”. Whilst the build date doesn’t necessarily dictate the date that the components were produced, it wouldn’t make sense for them to use doors that they know may be an issue if a fix was already in place.

You're crediting the left hand with knowing what the right hand it up to here... silly rabbit

This is literally the only issue that really bugs me. If my "forever car" starts blistering years from now, and outside warranty, I'm going to be incredibly miffed. I encourage (read: humbly beg) third parties to start developing ideas for (CF?) door skins and rear quarter panels now... I fear there will be a market for them.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

You're crediting the left hand with knowing what the right hand it up to here... silly rabbit

This is literally the only issue that really bugs me. If my "forever car" starts blistering years from now, and outside warranty, I'm going to be incredibly miffed. I encourage (read: humbly beg) third parties to start developing ideas for (CF?) door skins and rear quarter panels now... I fear there will be a market for them.

Should be extremely simple to create a mold to create more fiberglass outer door skins.

 

[Gooner]

You're crediting the left hand with knowing what the right hand it up to here... silly rabbit

This is literally the only issue that really bugs me. If my "forever car" starts blistering years from now, and outside warranty, I'm going to be incredibly miffed. I encourage (read: humbly beg) third parties to start developing ideas for (CF?) door skins and rear quarter panels now... I fear there will be a market for them.

Same for me - it’s also my forever car and the risk of paint blistering (again) is a real thief of joy!

 

[Man.v.Cars]

Same for me - it’s also my forever car and the risk of paint blistering (again) is a real thief of joy!

Paint blistering is the least of owners problems. Mines been at JCT600 for 5 1/2 weeks with no end in sight, a first start problem that has now been diagnosed as requiring a replacement ECU and a new engine wiring harness. Main screen repaired, reversing camera replaced, all brake pads replaced, tail light replaced, wiper motors replaced, seat belts replaced, HVAC repair, A pillar airbag fasteners, module in the airbag system replaced, various pipes and hoses checked and reconnected and 2 doors on order not due until February 2025.

Certainly not my 'forever car', its gone when the doors get done and has 10 months of warranty left to run.

 

[Nick in Sydney]

Paint blistering is the least of owners problems. Mines been at JCT600 for 5 1/2 weeks with no end in sight, a first start problem that has now been diagnosed as requiring a replacement ECU and a new engine wiring harness. Main screen repaired, reversing camera replaced, all brake pads replaced, tail light replaced, wiper motors replaced, seat belts replaced, HVAC repair, A pillar airbag fasteners, module in the airbag system replaced, various pipes and hoses checked and reconnected and 2 doors on order not due until February 2025.

Certainly not my 'forever car', its gone when the doors get done and has 10 months of warranty left to run.

Ouch sounds like you got a real lemon. It seems to be incredibly variable-- I've had my Emira for about 18 months and never had an issue (touch fiberglass). There seem to be some Emiras with tons of problems and others with no faults at all.

 

[Man.v.Cars]

Ouch sounds like you got a real lemon. It seems to be incredibly variable-- I've had my Emira for about 18 months and never had an issue (touch fiberglass). There seem to be some Emiras with tons of problems and others with no faults at all.

Jeez, don't mention 'fibre glass', I've been reading a thread on here that went into the complexities of the difference between traditional fibre glass and the Emiras fibre infused plastic (composite) doors/hatch/rear 1/4.

 

[NoelT]

Mine goes in for a service, to have the heater fan replaced and to sort blistering on a door on Thursday - wish me luck!

I'm not going to take a courtesy car because I'm picking up a new Eletre on the same day, yes, I know, the dark side is calling me, but the tax benefits on an electric company car in the UK are to good to pass up!!

 

[Nova]

This is making me nervous. The first NA cars are one year old. I guess I should wish my car a happy birthday. Just hoping that it doesn't suffer from raging hormones, develop acne, and start back talking (lights, error messages, etc).

 

[Tomwa]

Should be extremely simple to create a mold to create more fiberglass outer door skins.

It's a rather complicated door shape, and molds do not last forever. I would trust a company to produce quality CF parts before FG ones, FG requires all the same processes with just a small difference in material costs, but prices are presumed cheap enough that it encourages cutting corners.

 

[Porter]

Our fearless Administrator has been kind enough to clean up the mess in here, and those involved have been notified.

I want to be really clear for everyone though, as my own contribution to that effort: this forum and entire website is topical, for discussion about the car that we own and/or love. It's not a forum for personal attacks, or other extremely off-topic personal axes to grind.

Let's please keep all discussions topical, civil, and respectful. Straying outside that simple guidance will result in significantly more active and interventionist moderation, which absolutely no-one will enjoy.

Thanks!