Any striped car owners seeing paint issues

[GTS21]

Finally received my 1 of 1 today. Looks gorgeous overall. In a few places, there's a color bleed from the stripe to the non stripe area. Under the clear. Anyone ever see this? I'll gets pics up. Thanks

[Scott_in_fl]

Definitely not. The Prefix striping is usually as good as it gets. When you initially pay the $6k for stripes, you wonder "what the hell?". But then you get the car and you realize it is an amazing job (and you never question that amount again).

[GTS21]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/0917171028.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0917171028.jpg.html)

Check on the right side of the picture, near the stripe.

[SRT_BluByU]

no issues on mine.. best paint job on any car ive ever had.

[cubeman]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/0917171028.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0917171028.jpg.html)

Check on the right side of the picture, near the stripe.

Washed and Clayed the paint? Could be some very annoying dirt or iron particle that refuses to get off.

[GTS21]

I'm having paint correction and xpel/cquartz done, so if it can be corrected, it will. But, imo, it's under the clear and just sloppy work.

[DZnutz]

just sloppy paint work... this is what happens when a manufacturer rushes a supplier because theyve doubled their workload in a single year and complicated the paintwork even further.

[cplabaunza]

Yes I have issues with my factory stripes, but not so much paint bleed. Prefix painted the rear stripes either 1/8" too narrow or to wide (left vs right stripe). Still waiting on SRT and Digital Imaging to make up their mind how they're going to make it right...3 months and counting.

Here are the GTS Stripe measurements Prefix emailed me:

103mm Gap

Rear = 262mm
Liftgate = 262mm
Roof = 272mm
Hood = 260mm Tapers to 213mm
Front Top = 213mm
Front bottom = 207mm

Make sure you measure them...

[AZTVR]

Make sure you measure them... Why would a person want to measure them if they can't see a difference? That just seems to be asking for an issue.

[cplabaunza]

Why would a person want to measure them if they can't see a difference? That just seems to be asking for an issue.

Well if one and everyone else sees the difference then... Kind of like, "Why drive it, that seems to be asking for an issue" right? lol...

[bluesrt]

Yes I have issues with my factory stripes, but not so much paint bleed. Prefix painted the rear stripes either 1/8" too narrow or to wide (left vs right stripe). Still waiting on SRT and Digital Imaging to make up their mind how they're going to make it right...3 months and counting.

Here are the GTS Stripe measurements Prefix emailed me:

103mm Gap

Rear = 262mm
Liftgate = 262mm
Roof = 272mm
Hood = 260mm Tapers to 213mm
Front Top = 213mm
Front bottom = 207mm

Make sure you measure them... 3 months and counting means they aint gonna fix it,lol.....should take a day or so for a answer

[AZTVR]

Well if one and everyone else sees the difference then... Kind of like, "Why drive it, that seems to be asking for an issue" right? lol... I don't understand your answer. You were telling people in general to make sure that they measure their stripes.

[cplabaunza]

3 months and counting means they aint gonna fix it,lol.....should take a day or so for a answer

It's actually at the body shop as we speak

[cplabaunza]

I don't understand your answer. You were telling people in general to make sure that they measure their stripes.

It was a suggestion, if you'd rather not then don't...It is frustrating that if one pays $5k+ for the option, it should be done right. Sure, there is likely an acceptable degree of allowable variances but 1/8" is not and neither are paint bleeds between the stripe and paint. OP shared his concern as am I.

[GTS21]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_6.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_6.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_4.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_4.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_8.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_8.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_5.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_5.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_9.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_9.jpg.html)

[7TH_SIGN]

Honestly if it takes a measuring tape to see the difference I wouldn't let it bother you. If it was something seen with the normal eye then maybe. Now this on the other hand is something I'd worry about. These damn blisters in the paint were like an STD. They spread all over the hood and other panels near the engine. Drove me crazy!

28646

[cplabaunza]

Honestly if it takes a measuring tape to see the difference I wouldn't let it bother you. If it was something seen with the normal eye then maybe. Now this on the other hand is something I'd worry about. These damn blisters in the paint were like an STD. They spread all over the hood and other panels near the engine. Drove me crazy!

28646

Agreed, and is noticeable to the naked eye, the measuring tape just confirms what the naked eye sees...The issue you had is definitely worse.

[cplabaunza]

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_6.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_6.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_4.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_4.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_8.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_8.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_5.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_5.jpg.html)

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/GTS21/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_9.jpg (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/GTS21/media/Mobile%20Uploads/123951_9.jpg.html)

28647
Yeah, file a claim with SRT...here's the paint bleed I have in the same area as one of your pics...

[ViperDC]

post up some pics of your ride. color looks awesome

[GTS21]

post up some pics of your ride. color looks awesome

Mine? If so, here's a thread i've been updating from time to time, it has some pics....

https://driveviper.com/forums/threads/16364-Thoughts-on-this-Stryker-Orange-build

[ACRucrazy]

28647
Yeah, file a claim with SRT...here's the paint bleed I have in the same area as one of your pics...

I can't believe that made it out the door..

[DZnutz]

2017 will be the year to avoid with second hand vipers... they rushed through way too many

[ACRucrazy]

2017 will be the year to avoid with second hand vipers... they rushed through way too many

To be fair, which generation Viper had better paint?

[DZnutz]

To be fair, which generation Viper had better paint?

who knows, I dont have 20 cars lined up to inspect. I am also not simply referring to paint quality either. When suppliers are used to handling 400-500 orders a year thats one thing... all of a sudden they have 800+ all with custom touches and your gonna have problems like this... especially with a production deadline

[BJG32]

Over the past 5 years I've heard of countless paint issues. This type of thing should have easily been caught. Prefix seems to get more credit than they deserve.

[GTS21]

Over the past 5 years I've heard of countless paint issues. This type of thing should have easily been caught. Prefix seems to get more credit than they deserve.


Agreed. Another 1 of 1 owner in my area received their car with a hair trapped under the clear coat. wtf

[Rare Snake]

My '14 has one tiny spot of black on the rear just outside the stripe. It has never bothered me for a second. Not one person other than me has ever noticed it or pointed it out. I cant believe how many guys are going over their cars with a magnifying glass, crying about any microscopic flaw. That blistering paint, yeah I'd be a bit choked too though. I've been on these forums for quite a few years, and I've never seen so many complaints on such little stuff. Find me one car, ever made, that was 100% perfect or flawless. Take it for a spin around the block, get your first rock chip, and then learn to love those flaws because the car is doing what it was made for, and you got to have that experience. Good grief already.

[GTS21]

My '14 has one tiny spot of black on the rear just outside the stripe. It has never bothered me for a second. Not one person other than me has ever noticed it or pointed it out. I cant believe how many guys are going over their cars with a magnifying glass, crying about any microscopic flaw. That blistering paint, yeah I'd be a bit choked too though. I've been on these forums for quite a few years, and I've never seen so many complaints on such little stuff. Find me one car, ever made, that was 100% perfect or flawless. Take it for a spin around the block, get your first rock chip, and then learn to love those flaws because the car is doing what it was made for, and you got to have that experience. Good grief already.

I hear you, and I don't disagree. Just a little bummed is all.

[texasram]

I had a 1 square ft area of blistering on my my hood, long story short i have no more blistering but no thanks to FCA

[ViperJon]

I think saying there have been "countless' paint issues is way overstated. In fact the job Prefix does is recognized by owners and non owners as one of the best factory paint jobs there is, surpassing Ferrari, Lamborghini and other exotics in many cases. Any car can have a minor mistake which sucks but generally speaking there have been very few SERIOUS issues reported here and there has been a lot of cars sold the last year.

[ACRucrazy]

My '14 has one tiny spot of black on the rear just outside the stripe. It has never bothered me for a second. Not one person other than me has ever noticed it or pointed it out. I cant believe how many guys are going over their cars with a magnifying glass, crying about any microscopic flaw. That blistering paint, yeah I'd be a bit choked too though. I've been on these forums for quite a few years, and I've never seen so many complaints on such little stuff. Find me one car, ever made, that was 100% perfect or flawless. Take it for a spin around the block, get your first rock chip, and then learn to love those flaws because the car is doing what it was made for, and you got to have that experience. Good grief already.

The fact is people are paying $5-6k for stripes, upwards of $9k for ACR stripes and $2k-$14k for a color option, these flaws in the paint shouldn't be an issue..

[BJG32]

The fact is people are paying $5-6k for stripes, upwards of $9k for ACR stripes and $2k-$14k for a color option, these flaws in the paint shouldn't be an issue..

Exactly. If they want to charge stupid money for paint, it should be flawless..... or fixed if it isnt. Flaws like specs of paint, or mismatched strip widths is lazy and preventable.

[GTS21]

The issue for me is, how would they fix something that's under the clear coat? Respray the entire car since several body panels are involved? I'm in touch with Prefix, but not sure exactly what my end game is here.

[BJG32]

The issue for me is, how would they fix something that's under the clear coat? Respray the entire car since several body panels are involved? I'm in touch with Prefix, but not sure exactly what my end game is here.

I would assume they would have to repaint the orange up to the stripe then re-clear the whole panel.

Maybe just have them widen the stripes a hair....that way you don't have mismatched orange panels?

[theviper]

The issue for me is, how would they fix something that's under the clear coat? Respray the entire car since several body panels are involved? I'm in touch with Prefix, but not sure exactly what my end game is here.

I would NOT repaint it for all the obvious issues. I don't know what the end game would be if it was my car either. I've had huge panel gaps in one of my Gen V's since I bought it new. Just had it "fixed" and they created more panel gaps. Sometimes, it's a no win situation and you can end up digging a deeper hole.

I do have one solution to your problems that I know would work...I am more than happy to take that horribly messed up Viper off your hands;) Then you never have to see the totally messed up paint job again (no really, I want that car)!

[BJG32]

There is a green aventaor local to me that has an awful paint defect. It's like a tiger stripe where the paint didn't lay right on the hood. I don't think the owner has noticed it but it shows up in photos and so easy to see.

[darbgnik]

I think saying there have been "countless' paint issues is way overstated. In fact the job Prefix does is recognized by owners and non owners as one of the best factory paint jobs there is, surpassing Ferrari, Lamborghini and other exotics in many cases. Any car can have a minor mistake which sucks but generally speaking there have been very few SERIOUS issues reported here and there has been a lot of cars sold the last year.

This is truth. For the year I had my Gallardo and Gen 5 in the garage together, the Lamborghini's paint looked amateur by comparison. Rubbing a hand over panel gaps and lights also revealed the body lines on the Lambo weren't exact laser straight either......

While I agree, when a guy shells out 5 - 9 large, just for stripes there is a certain expectation there, but to those who demand absolute paint perfection on any production car, let me know if you ever find it.

To add some context, back when I bought my H1, the full nut models were going for 180K up here in Canada. Mine came equipped from the factory with single stage paint, and runs all over the place. I giggled about what kind of quality 150K plus gets you, and drove it. Still have the old thing, and I'm lucky to report those factory runs are still there, safe and sound, lol.

[Track Pack]

I've had two Gen 5s with stripes and no issues. Sorry to hear of yours.

[ViperJon]

The paint on all three of my Gen V's was excellent. The body gaps around the rear trunk are awful. Guess you can't have both.

[Viper Granny]

A little perspective coming from an "old" lady: this is my first and last expensive sports car. I went out on a financial limb to buy my dream car. When I look at her, I am in awe of her beauty. What the hell are "panel gaps" anyway other than the obvious? This is the most uniquely beautiful car I have ever owned. I refuse to scrutinize it because even if I find a flaw, it will always be a beautiful car.

[ACRucrazy]

A little perspective coming from an "old" lady: this is my first and last expensive sports car. I went out on a financial limb to buy my dream car. When I look at her, I am in awe of her beauty. What the hell are "panel gaps" anyway other than the obvious? This is the most uniquely beautiful car I have ever owned. I refuse to scrutinize it because even if I find a flaw, it will always be a beautiful car.

Perfect!