Interior/Exterior Paulo Uber Stubby Antenna Issues
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Paulo Uber Stubby Antenna Issues
In January of 07 when I purchased my Mini the same evening my brother ordered a P.U. Black Anodized antenna for me. Took about 2 weeks to be delivered, but thats not the issue, just a data point. As you can see in the image below the Antenna on the right has turned purple. That was the orginal antenna purchased in January of 07. I called the company and left a message, no reply. I called a week later and spoke to someone, I forget whom it was. They told me they had issues with the antenna's that were anodized in the L.A area turnign purple and they would send me a new one. A week later the new one arrives. Thats the one on the left. To my eyes that is not an anodized piece it looks painted. It has orange peel like paint. There are small chips on the side that was facing forward, they look like paint chips. At AMVIV I discussed this issue with the person that claimed to be Sir Patrick. I was told that it was anodized in the UK due to the issues with the L.A. based shop and "they do it differently". If yuo look at the image those are paint splatters on the base. You can see the texture of both as well. The right one, anodized, looks like a piece of metal that has been anodized. You can see the machine marks as one would when anodizing. The one on the left has orange peel. After all I've read and heard about this company I'm not going to waste my time or my dime calling them again. The replacement is clearly a painted item. I was out and out LIED to by a person claiming to be Sir Partick at AMVIV.
If you read this P.U. people, just like your intials in this case your quality stinks too.
If you read this P.U. people, just like your intials in this case your quality stinks too.
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If they "market" anodized and you got anything else then its false advertising. It would be appropriate to get this confirmed - perhaps a member here w/ anodizing knowledge/experience could look at it and confirm/negate.
Perhaps it could confirmed/negated with more pics.
Could this be "hand painted" by the "artist" Palo Uber?
Perhaps it could confirmed/negated with more pics.
Could this be "hand painted" by the "artist" Palo Uber?
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You know NAM is a tough place, perhaps at times too tough but at the end of the day real information/feedback is produced (at least that is my sentiments). I appreciate that for vendors; we can be a tough community to please. At the same time, we offer the financial rewards to those vendors that participate, deliver and bring quality products to market.
I look forward to PU's participation in this thread.
I look forward to PU's participation in this thread.
#6
Color anodizing fades in the sun. The color is just a dye put in the anodizing solution, and it degrades when exposed to UV light. Some colors are more stable than others, but they all fade over time. You can prolong it's life by using some sort of UV blocking coating.
Black turns purple, blue fades, red pinks.
That's the way it goes.
That part's not Uber's fault necessarily.
If they sold you a painted part that they told you was color anodized, that might be another thing, but paint will often be more color stable than color anodizing is. But you're right, it's not the same thing.
Black turns purple, blue fades, red pinks.
That's the way it goes.
That part's not Uber's fault necessarily.
If they sold you a painted part that they told you was color anodized, that might be another thing, but paint will often be more color stable than color anodizing is. But you're right, it's not the same thing.
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I know anodizing turns in time, but 2 months in the winter when the sun is lowest in the sky. The car is garaged most of the time and is not a daily driver. It had 1800 miles on it when I first noticed the issue. Always hand washed with gentle soaps, no Dawn or stuff like that.
The kicker to me is telling me the new one is NOT painted and is double anodized. Here are 2 more pictures. Look at the level of orange peel. It's not even a good paint job!
Look at the chips here, anodizing does not chip like this.
I bought anodized, it failed quickly and they acknowledged an issue and replaced it. The replacement is not as billed even though I was assured by the rep at AMVIV that British anodizing is different and it is anodized. If there was an issue with anodizing and now they have to offer a painted one at least have the decency to be honest and tell me. I'm not unreasonable, Stuff happens, changes sometimes need to be made in product specs. But tell me, don't try to pull the wool over my eyes.
I'm fed up with P.U., I asked their rep, they could have been honest. Since they were not I did not bother contacting them again about this issue and chose to air my greivance, alibet a small one, in public to add to the public knowledge of how this farce of a company works.
The kicker to me is telling me the new one is NOT painted and is double anodized. Here are 2 more pictures. Look at the level of orange peel. It's not even a good paint job!
Look at the chips here, anodizing does not chip like this.
I bought anodized, it failed quickly and they acknowledged an issue and replaced it. The replacement is not as billed even though I was assured by the rep at AMVIV that British anodizing is different and it is anodized. If there was an issue with anodizing and now they have to offer a painted one at least have the decency to be honest and tell me. I'm not unreasonable, Stuff happens, changes sometimes need to be made in product specs. But tell me, don't try to pull the wool over my eyes.
I'm fed up with P.U., I asked their rep, they could have been honest. Since they were not I did not bother contacting them again about this issue and chose to air my greivance, alibet a small one, in public to add to the public knowledge of how this farce of a company works.
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That is a TERRIBLE paint job, but meticulously hand crafted.
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A new concept design by Palo Uber for 2007. Rid your Mini Cooper of the "RC Car" oem look with the billet Palo Uber antenna. Maintains same reception as the stock antenna but features a low sleek apperance. Makes an incredible visual appearance to your Mini. Each antenna is machined by hand from aircraft grade aluminum. Meticulously hand crafted in England. Each antenna is anodized in Uber winter black or Uber clear which has a transparent coloring that is truely incredible.The silver antenna is protected by this Uber clear formula.PRICE: $49.95
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I know anodizing turns in time, but 2 months in the winter when the sun is lowest in the sky. The car is garaged most of the time and is not a daily driver. It had 1800 miles on it when I first noticed the issue. Always hand washed with gentle soaps, no Dawn or stuff like that.
The kicker to me is telling me the new one is NOT painted and is double anodized. Here are 2 more pictures. Look at the level of orange peel. It's not even a good paint job!
The kicker to me is telling me the new one is NOT painted and is double anodized. Here are 2 more pictures. Look at the level of orange peel. It's not even a good paint job!
If I were you, I'd be just as ticked off.
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Here's the one I got for my car about 3 years ago. It was anodized and has faded slightly. Can't really tell though.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/O-Bla...QQcmdZViewItem
Here's another style:
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And one more:
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/O-Bla...QQcmdZViewItem
Here's another style:
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And one more:
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my black anodized McGard SplineDrive's have a similar purple patina when new out of the box. As for the replacement, that looks like they sprayed an alloy antenna with an underbody coating or something from the finish.
I've got the old reliable....stubby rubber S2000 antenna - hard to beat for $12
I've got the old reliable....stubby rubber S2000 antenna - hard to beat for $12
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Look, Sir Patrick, people are entitled to bit*h when they are ripped off. I, for one, am glad to learn of these issues so that I will know who to order or not order from.
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/\ what happened here LynnEl? a moderator edit your comments??
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Look, Sir Patrick, people are entitled to bit*h when they are ripped off. I, for one, am glad to learn of these issues so that I will know who to order or not order from.
Last edited by LynnEl : Today at 06:59 AM. Reason: censorship
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Look, Sir Patrick, people are entitled to bit*h when they are ripped off. I, for one, am glad to learn of these issues so that I will know who to order or not order from.
Last edited by LynnEl : Today at 06:59 AM. Reason: censorship
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/\ what happened here LynnEl? a moderator edit your comments??
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Look, Sir Patrick, people are entitled to bit*h when they are ripped off. I, for one, am glad to learn of these issues so that I will know who to order or not order from.
Last edited by LynnEl : Today at 06:59 AM. Reason: censorship
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Look, Sir Patrick, people are entitled to bit*h when they are ripped off. I, for one, am glad to learn of these issues so that I will know who to order or not order from.
Last edited by LynnEl : Today at 06:59 AM. Reason: censorship
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