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Nov 21, 2010 | 06:54 PM

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Anyone have this problem?

Well like the title says does anyone have this problem , it seem like the clear coat from between the doors is coming off. My buddy had the same problem on his Impala but he was under bumper to bumper warranty. Just curious to know if its just a certain year with this problem and /or if its just on a certain color

Nov 21, 2010 | 06:59 PM

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my white one ('06) is exactly the same. It is driven in some pretty rough conditions though.

Nov 21, 2010 | 07:04 PM

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my white one ('06) is exactly the same. It is driven in some pretty rough conditions though.

Hmm.... intresting maybe it is only the 06 Impalas with this problem

Nov 21, 2010 | 08:39 PM

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Mine did that on all but the mirror pieces. I tried painting two of them, but failed! I went ahead and spent the money on a brand new set and someday I'll try painting the old ones again.

Nov 21, 2010 | 09:04 PM

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The same thing happened to mine, not quite as bad though. The 07's have a different style piece in there, it is all plastic, without that clear coat/film ****.

Nov 21, 2010 | 09:43 PM

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I believe some 08's and 09's have the newer design. My 08 is doing the same. I'll buy the new design ones one of these days.

Nov 21, 2010 | 11:58 PM

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i have an 07 and have the same problem. The 08-on have the newer style which does not have this problem. However you will lose the glossy look as these new ones are more textured. Will cost you to replace them all besides the mirrors around 200 bucks.

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Nov 22, 2010 | 01:08 PM

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no issues with that on my 2006 Monte... and it's got almost 100k miles on it, and been through 5 CT winters so far...

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Nov 22, 2010 | 01:37 PM

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Mine did that too and it was covered under the 100k paint warranty.

I just finished talking to the dealership they said it might be under warranty so I'm going there wednesday afternoon hopefully it is covered.

Nov 22, 2010 | 06:10 PM

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for the people who dont have this issue with an 07 and older, do you take your car through the car wash often? I am wondering if that leads to making it do that with the high power sprays chipping it away.

Nov 22, 2010 | 07:35 PM

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Well since I had an hour lunch today I decided to not wait until wednesday to go to the dealership. They said that the only warranty for the paint was 36,000mi. Damn Bastards!!! So since I was already there I asked for an estimate for all 6 moldings total with labor was $579.00.

Nov 22, 2010 | 08:08 PM

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Yea thats what they told me, bullshit... yea and at least a 100 of that is labor, That cost of these is outrageous.

Nov 22, 2010 | 08:29 PM

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I do not have that problem. However when I purchased my MCSS used they looked horrible, I wax them as I wax the car and they so much better and are starting to shine now.

Nov 23, 2010 | 12:43 AM

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Mine's doing this too. Looks like ***. I'll probably just rattle-can it flat black and call it day.

Nov 24, 2010 | 07:00 PM

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Are these moldings hard to replace ? Want to buy them but want to save the labor cost if I can do it myself.

Nov 24, 2010 | 09:56 PM

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Are these moldings hard to replace ? Want to buy them but want to save the labor cost if I can do it myself.

They're super easy to replace, BUT don't buy them from the dealership. They'll still F* you on the price. I got mine from gmpartsdirect.com and paid about $310 shipped for the 6 pieces(not including mirrors)

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:13 PM

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Thanks for the info I'm going to order them soon!!!

Nov 24, 2010 | 10:52 PM

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Mine did the same thing, they were replaced under warranty. Now they are doing it again. I think I will remove them, take off the remaining film and clearcoat them.