Newly ordered 2011 MCS arrives damaged!
#28
My dealer says paint will be fully cured
My MA checked with the paint/body department, and they said they had no issue with my adding ClearBra immediately after delivery. They say they run through an accelerated curing process after applying the paint. When I toured their shop last week I did notice the large car sized bays with lights on all surrounding surfaces that I assumed were for that purpose.
I checked with the shop that applies the ClearBra. They said that some shops don't have that sophistication, so they needed the extra cure time, but if the Mini service is accelerating the cure that is sufficient. Of course they have a vested interest in my getting the ClearBra done.
Ultimately I think I'll try to talk directly to the guys that do the painting. If I feel confident about their process I'm just going to go for the immediate ClearBra and move on to stripes and other fun stuff.
Thanks for everyone's comments/advice!
I checked with the shop that applies the ClearBra. They said that some shops don't have that sophistication, so they needed the extra cure time, but if the Mini service is accelerating the cure that is sufficient. Of course they have a vested interest in my getting the ClearBra done.
Ultimately I think I'll try to talk directly to the guys that do the painting. If I feel confident about their process I'm just going to go for the immediate ClearBra and move on to stripes and other fun stuff.
Thanks for everyone's comments/advice!
#30
My MA checked with the paint/body department, and they said they had no issue with my adding ClearBra immediately after delivery. They say they run through an accelerated curing process after applying the paint. When I toured their shop last week I did notice the large car sized bays with lights on all surrounding surfaces that I assumed were for that purpose.
I checked with the shop that applies the ClearBra. They said that some shops don't have that sophistication, so they needed the extra cure time, but if the Mini service is accelerating the cure that is sufficient. Of course they have a vested interest in my getting the ClearBra done.
Ultimately I think I'll try to talk directly to the guys that do the painting. If I feel confident about their process I'm just going to go for the immediate ClearBra and move on to stripes and other fun stuff.
Thanks for everyone's comments/advice!
I checked with the shop that applies the ClearBra. They said that some shops don't have that sophistication, so they needed the extra cure time, but if the Mini service is accelerating the cure that is sufficient. Of course they have a vested interest in my getting the ClearBra done.
Ultimately I think I'll try to talk directly to the guys that do the painting. If I feel confident about their process I'm just going to go for the immediate ClearBra and move on to stripes and other fun stuff.
Thanks for everyone's comments/advice!
#31
#32
Anyhow, thanks for the encouragement wbp mini!
#34
1 car for the family? Ouch! I really feel your pain. I have 2 kids and it is a real PITA when your car gets stuck at the dealer, leaving the family down to 1. Maybe you could ask the dealer to foot the bill for a rental since their screw up has caused all this hassle for you? It would be the least they could do. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
#35
1 car for the family? Ouch! I really feel your pain. I have 2 kids and it is a real PITA when your car gets stuck at the dealer, leaving the family down to 1. Maybe you could ask the dealer to foot the bill for a rental since their screw up has caused all this hassle for you? It would be the least they could do. I will keep my fingers crossed for you!
Thanks for the great idea!
#36
Delivery was delayed yet again. I was told that the paint fix did not pass quality control, and now part of it has to be redone. The latest date I was given was next Wednesday. I've gone from being really excited about my Mini to being quite apprehensive about it.
On the bright side I did take wbp mini's advice and asked for a loaner. They brought it over to my office. It's a bare bones cooper, but at least I have some wheels.
On the bright side I did take wbp mini's advice and asked for a loaner. They brought it over to my office. It's a bare bones cooper, but at least I have some wheels.
#38
Delivery was delayed yet again. I was told that the paint fix did not pass quality control, and now part of it has to be redone. The latest date I was given was next Wednesday. I've gone from being really excited about my Mini to being quite apprehensive about it.
On the bright side I did take wbp mini's advice and asked for a loaner. They brought it over to my office. It's a bare bones cooper, but at least I have some wheels.
On the bright side I did take wbp mini's advice and asked for a loaner. They brought it over to my office. It's a bare bones cooper, but at least I have some wheels.
OMG, I would want to strangle someone over there. I really do feel your pain. Barely 2 weeks after I took delivery of my Clubby, I noticed about 2 inches worth of stitching had come completely out of the drivers' seat where the red leather trim attaches to the black fabric on my rooster red seats. I was ready to spit nails. I was really apprehensive after finding that also, because I started to wonder what else would go wrong with a brand new car. . Well, I was able to get my stitching fixed by the dealer easily enough and my confidence has been restored. Nothing else has gone wrong (knock on wood). I am so so sorry to hear about all of this. I am so glad they gave you the loaner so at least you can get around. And I will keep crossing my fingers for you until you get your MINI back, new and shiny.
#39
Another delay
So, the next delivery date came, and again, I was given a delay. I had already wired my money over ... the full amount as I was not financing. That morning, my MA gives me another cryptic message about another delay. The worst part was that it was to replace a JCW gauge that I had installed at port, and told the MA about 1.5 weeks before. It irritated me to no end, so I asked my MA to have me money wired back immediately. I just didn't want for the dealer to be holding my cash indefinitely. My MA completely blew off my message, so I called and finally got in touch with a manager. He pressed the issue, and had my Mini delivered that night.
I need to go back to replace the scratched gauge, but I'm fine with that. The next day I had ClearBra & Tint installed, and the day after that had stripes & blackout performed by Aesthetic Creations.
Due to the issues, I pushed for a significant discount on an extended warranty, which I had already been considering. I have to wait another 1.5 weeks to have the ClearBra installed on the bumpers due to the bumper repainting, but am otherwise very happy with the car. Here are some pics before the stripes and blackout. Thanks for the support here !
I need to go back to replace the scratched gauge, but I'm fine with that. The next day I had ClearBra & Tint installed, and the day after that had stripes & blackout performed by Aesthetic Creations.
Due to the issues, I pushed for a significant discount on an extended warranty, which I had already been considering. I have to wait another 1.5 weeks to have the ClearBra installed on the bumpers due to the bumper repainting, but am otherwise very happy with the car. Here are some pics before the stripes and blackout. Thanks for the support here !
Last edited by azOrange; 01-23-2011 at 10:29 PM.
#44
I decided to stay off the beltline since I have the steel rings around the outer edge of my rims, and on the interior pieces of the headlights. One of those personal preference things I guess...
Last edited by azOrange; 01-24-2011 at 09:51 AM.
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#48
If you install glossy stripes I'm guessing it would be less obvious if you tried ClearBra over stripes.
#49
azOrange, glad to see your car issues were resolved and you finally got your MINI. I've had CaptainJack for a week now, his nicks were fixed and I'm happy. I went with the 3M Scotchguard Paint Protection film on the front, rear, headlights, and door handles. Could be overkill.
After looking at your photos, I have a question. Did the dealer or VDC install your driving lights?
I'm still on hold with driving lights for my JCW Clubbie… the issue appears to be the mounting brackets. But you got them.
After looking at your photos, I have a question. Did the dealer or VDC install your driving lights?
I'm still on hold with driving lights for my JCW Clubbie… the issue appears to be the mounting brackets. But you got them.
#50
azOrange, glad to see your car issues were resolved and you finally got your MINI. I've had CaptainJack for a week now, his nicks were fixed and I'm happy. I went with the 3M Scotchguard Paint Protection film on the front, rear, headlights, and door handles. Could be overkill.
After looking at your photos, I have a question. Did the dealer or VDC install your driving lights?
I'm still on hold with driving lights for my JCW Clubbie… the issue appears to be the mounting brackets. But you got them.
After looking at your photos, I have a question. Did the dealer or VDC install your driving lights?
I'm still on hold with driving lights for my JCW Clubbie… the issue appears to be the mounting brackets. But you got them.
I had the driving lights installed at my dealer. I was told the same thing about the grill/brackets being on backorder. Someone on the '2011 support group posted that outmotoring had a few. Sure enough they had a couple. I bought one and had it shipped directly to my dealer. They discounted the price from the total that they were charging me for the lights+install.
Check out post #853 here:
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...-group-35.html
Good luck!