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The paint is pretty bad on these cars. Look at all the corners where the panels meet, look at the edges. Often there are paint drips and contaminants. Open doors and hatch and look to see how the edges are finished on the exterior and interior edges. Probably the worst factory paint job I have seen in a car ever. Mine is having paint issues repaired right now too, along with the lifters.

 

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What color?

Crystal White Tricoat

 

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What color?

Some of the pics of the quality paint job.

 

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Ironically the most expensive paint too…. I ordered it as well. Why is white a premium color anyhow?

It is a tricoat Not regular flat white.
I like how it looks and don't have to worry about scratches or swirls like other colors. Does not bake in sun like other colors either.

 

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We shouldn’t even be talking about this for a car at this price point!

Not even a car at 10-20,000 should have these paint issues.

 

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All sports have black exhaust covers. Does not need to be Onyx. Mufflers aren't painted black from what I recall.

 

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Possibly why mine is still sitting in Arlington. Same color and built the week before. Going to be the first thing I look for when it does show up!

I really doubt that they are looking at the paint. They will see if you notice. The dealer should at least catch these paint issues in detail but again, they will likely see if you notice first. That seems to be the GM way.
Check all seams around doors, lift gate and panels. Check interior seams around doors, lift gate and hood.
Mine is currently past 30 days for lifters (qualifies for lemon). Lawyer has a list of things to talk to GM about.

 

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See July 2nd Bulletin.

https://www.repairprocedures.com/service-manual/book/2021/cadillac/escalade-esv-4wd/13889894_100314554.html

 

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I am guessing there is something wrong with the prep or materials for the front and rear bumper covers. The paint issues seem to only be on these plastic parts.

Mostly on seams and edges. The seams are too tight and rub. No space.

 

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Got a call this week 3 engineers are coming out to take my bumper off on the 28th. They are shipping up a new bumper from the factory. Sounds like they are going to analyze the current bumper with the GM Supplier.

That's good. Hope the paint matches. Tricoat can look yellow and hard to match.

 

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Three engineers to remove a bumper...! Interesting!

In other news, my dealership said they received ZERO allocations for ANY vehicle today. I think a 22 is in the cards for me. We shall see!

Lol 3 engineers.

Interesting. I’ll have to ask. GM chat says order placed by dealer but not accepted GM.

you will get a 22. Mine says same thing

 

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I’ve had three dealers contact me in the last 24 hours about stock items coming in next week. None of them are exactly what I’m looking for but maybe things are starting to open up at the moment?

they charging over MSRP?

 

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Yep. All edges and seams. Edges are rounded off with paint blobs too. Your lower panel edge corner is a good example of it. All my corners are like that. Paint blobs and crap paint job.

Not the best photo, but that is the paint peeling up from the top edge of the front bumper cover. (you are looking at the bottom of the raised paint.) (I should not that I have Paint protection film on there... so the line horizontal lines you see are just the edge of that. I am sure i will have to have the bumper recovered when this is all over.)
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People have mentioned how low E window glass panes are known to cause melting on cars. Are you parking in same spot in front of big windows by chance? Just google and you can read about it. Tint on house/business window can fix the issue from what I have read. Usually a linear concentrated burn. Example link. Glare from energy-efficient windows can melt siding, vehicles :: WRAL.com