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29-12-2010, 12:06 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Hi all
Ive got an AU Fairmont and after the torrential rain we had here in Brisbane close to 90mm per day well the clear on the roof has lifted it looks like crocodile skin you can see the water under the clear coat we had hail but no hail damage as such Im not sure of the colour it is dark metalic blue possibly pacific blue has this happened to anyone else here on the forums the car has fully comp insurance does anyone think this would be covered thanks John |
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29-12-2010, 12:25 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Tanunda S.A
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I cant see why it wont be covered. Do you have any insurance booklets lying around that you can look at it should have what is and isn't covered in there.
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29-12-2010, 12:34 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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dark metallic blue would be galaxy blue (paint code GY) or monsoon blue if its really dark. The clear on the roof of my Galaxy blue AU peeled like crazy, fairly sure it started after we had some really heavy rain, might be a fault in the paint.
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29-12-2010, 12:48 AM
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Starter Motor
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probably will be covered. its a legit claim
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29-12-2010, 12:56 AM
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playing in my big shed
Join Date: Sep 2005
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i seen that on a customers astra once, that was a dark blue as well on a very wet day.
there was like big water bubbles under the clear coat all over the boot and the roof. had never seen paint do that before. pointed it out to the lady before i started working on it and then when they came back to pick it up the husband tried to blame me for wrecking their paint. duh.
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29-12-2010, 01:30 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Thanks for your replies
and also 5.0 yes I remember the code of GY well I rang the insurance co APIA and told the girl there about the problem with the roof and the bonnet its booked in for next month for asessment at AMI or I can get 2 quotes and of course they take the lowest she says its all covered I guess they will repaint the roof and bonnet I drove it today and the clear just peeled off there is also some paint missing from the front bumper and a scratch on the rear one can I get them to paint those parts at the same time Ive never had a claim before so not sure what to do anyone got any idea on costs for the extra bits and last APIA want $450 excess up front thanks John |
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29-12-2010, 02:25 PM
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Making superman jealous
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Mate i remember reading about galaxy blue a while back on AFF there was a fault with the paint and ford resprayed quite a few cars for free as rain should not damage your paint in that way.
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29-12-2010, 02:28 PM
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29-12-2010, 02:38 PM
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Making superman jealous
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Bondi
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http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthr...=paint+peeling
Sorry it was shockwave that was peeling off on the BA/Fs but its still the same blue really. being a AU its outside of the 5 year warranty so it will not be easy but trying calling 13FORD and say your paint is just peeling off, i would not say anything about the rain as they may say its an insurance thing. Its more likely that the paint was already degrading and the rain just pushed it along.
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If life deals you lemons dont complain just get on with it and make lemonade 2006 SY Territory Ghia AWD in ego with roof mount DVD, tints, 7 seats, iPod input 2005 Crewman Cross 8 with 350 cubic inches, AWD, black on black rims on black leather, tints and polished racks NEW TOY Bayliner 185, inboard 3L 4 cylinder pushing us along at 50MPH whenever i get a chance I love Aussie cars and are gonna really miss them soon....... |
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