At 02:56 PM 12/16/97 -0800, you wrote:
>At 02:15 PM 12/16/97 -0800, you wrote:
>>>>My 97 is brilliant blue pearlcoat. I have read a lot on the various
>>>>newsgroups (e.g. rec.autos.chrysler) about the bad paint jobs in the
>>>>early 90's (not just by Chrysler, either). A lot of the problems were
>>>>in the blue/black colors, although other colors are problematic.
>>>>It is my understanding that the primer changes of the early 90's
>>>>have been corrected.
>>
>>I think those problems were due to developmental problems with the water-
><snip> I would expect a fine finish on a 'Vette,
>>a Cadillac, a Lincoln or a Chrysler LHS. We own TRUCKS. TRUCKS go to work,
>>play in the mud, parked outside while the wife's car sits cozy in the
>>garage. I know it'd be nice to get an A-#1 paint job, but it takes time
>>to do that, and time is money. How much more would you pay for a perfect
>>paint job? Now ask the whole Dakota customer base [this is a list full of
>>enthusiasts].
><snip>
>>
>>Jim
>>'93 4x4 V8
>>
>>
>My Dakota cost more than a Chrysler LHS, I expect a premium paint job that
>will last.
>
I agree with Rob. Just because I can't afford a 'Vette, doesn't mean I
shouldn't expect a good paint job. "Orange peel" and swirls are signs of
sloppy, rushed paint jobs to me. I don't expect the paint to be as good as
a 'Vettes, but I still expect a higher degree of quality than what I have.
And justifying a poor paint job by saying it's a truck makes no since. How
many truck owners do you think actually go play in the mud or go 4 bying or
hauling without any regard to the paint? If I had wanted a vehicle to
throw around and not worry about the paint and appearance, I wouldn't have
bought a NEW truck. I'm not really whining either, just disappointed.
Andy
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Andy Callahan University of Kentucky quasideedle@uky.campus.mci.net
'97, black/mist gray, 4x2, Sport, club cab, 3.55 SG, 5-speed, Tire &
Handling Package, all the little goodies
Mods: Firestone Firehawk SS10 275/60/15's, GT Classic steel tonneau
cover, "Super Sucker" FIPK by Air Meldrum, CC bed mat
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