Did they fix it for you or was there an agreement done at your risk not theirs?
What did you do to your Kia Stinger today?
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Did they fix it for you or was there an agreement done at your risk not theirs?
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This just proves yet another claim that the paint on these babies have been poorly executed. Never have I seen a paint that can be easily scratched or easily be taken off with ease based on my experienced with my previous vehicles. I've rebadged my 2 previous Optimas and Genesis Coupe 2.0T and didn't run into this issue - just this car.
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Nice wheels bud!..View attachment 20140
They're on!More pics here: Aftermarket Wheels
The OEM GT rims were designed to make all the colors the Stinger comes in look good. They were very, very pretty rims on my Silky Silver. But, Double Black makes the Silky Silver look dramatic.
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it was kind of an Agreement. they said the paint could be damaged. And i was like oh well if you guys can't make it work than i will f*ck it up anyway.
after that, they offerd me to let it repaint for half of the normal Price. I didn't went for it, so they put some black Vinyl on the damagend spot. even I have to look closely now to see where it was
the guys fron the car wrap shop where I had it done said it's the most 3M tape they have ever seen on a badge and on top the holes in the bunper/hatch. they said normaly there are holes OR tape not both. and they said the bages went way to early on the car. paint Need to dry at least 2 weeks otherwise it is possible that the paint will come off.
maybe the paint is not to bad but applying the badges was to early
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Those from discount tire ? Think my winter rims are the sameView attachment 20140
They're on!
The OEM GT rims were designed to make all the colors the Stinger comes in look good. They were very, very pretty rims on my Silky Silver. But, Double Black makes the Silky Silver look dramatic.
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GenesisG70
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Realized that my take out burrito plate fits like a glove on my console, I call it an awesome finding, no more flying burrito bowl messing up my coated leather interior.
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Lol seriously I could eat chipotle every single day!View attachment 20187
Realised that my take out burrito plate fits like a glove on my console, I call it an awesome finding, no more flying burrito bowl messing up my coated leather interior.
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hmm perhaps you and the car shop guys were right and yea its true that both sides (front and back badges had 3m tapes and holes) was Kia confused at first on how to go about with applying these badges? Maybe not, I think the Korean or international versions of these with E badges up front utilizes the holes as oppose to going with 3M tapes vs the US/Canadian markets. Who knows - but yea, I think the badges were applied early on before the paint dried up. To me that's just lack of care and attention specifically for these cars.
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Local outfit, call Wheel Werks. I've always gone through Big O before. But this decision wanted a more skilled application than just swapping tires. It was more pricey, but I don't know how much more than if I had done this through Big O. I just didn't feel confident using them for this.
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What rims are they?
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Nice hope you didn’t spend a lot on them ... I got the same ones from discount and they were called liquid metal I believe ... so you can look up to compare prices .. they look really similar
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Looks the same is not the same as the same thing. My OEM GT rims are now my winter rims. They weigh 11 and 13 lbs more than these Watkins.
My OEM GT rims are now my winter rims. They weigh 11 and 13 lbs more than these Watkins.
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I just got mine ceramic coated and the epoxy clear wet sanded and leveled. It was excellent quality, but wanted to take it to the next level.
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Looks good, that badge pops on white, already for the cruise March 3....View attachment 20225 Bumper resprayed after servicing debacle and new badge affixed. My baby is back home and mumma can now relax.
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Nice job, love the badge. Give her a wax job make her feel special lolView attachment 20225 Bumper resprayed after servicing debacle and new badge affixed. My baby is back home and mumma can now relax.
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Absolutely. I'm looking forward to it. My study term just started this week and we have a bloody 1000 word essay due 2 weeks after the subject commenced, which is a joke.Looks good, that badge pops on white, already for the cruise March 3....
. So I'm focusing on getting it all done so that I can enjoy the drive next Sunday without having to come home and be stressed to get it finished. It's a good incentive.AV8R
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Luxury when i was at uni it was 10000 words!Absolutely. I'm looking forward to it. My study term just started this week and we have a bloody 1000 word essay due 2 weeks after the subject commenced, which is a joke.
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