Sea Serpent
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Earlier this year I had noticed an area of missing paint above the rear window's left hinge and very thin paint throughout the recessed area that the rear window rest in while closed. This hard top has the black satin finish factory paint that I prefer on these hard tops. I've taken it to the dealership for them to assess it and send pictures into whoever makes decisions at FCA. Immediately the paint and body shop manager stated that given the location of the missing paint, the only way to fix is to repaint the entire top (requires side glass removal also) since he cannot match this paint. He explained that this hard top paint requires a special type of application process since it is applied electrostatically and etc...
Okay, so a repaint will consist of 2 stage paint and will definitely be more or less shiny. I am 100% certain that is not the look I want. I was told we have to wait on FCA to decide on whether to repaint or replace the top. Anyone dealt with this type of problem before? I'm looking for something to help avoid a top repaint that I know I'll hate.
Okay, so a repaint will consist of 2 stage paint and will definitely be more or less shiny. I am 100% certain that is not the look I want. I was told we have to wait on FCA to decide on whether to repaint or replace the top. Anyone dealt with this type of problem before? I'm looking for something to help avoid a top repaint that I know I'll hate.