posted 07-15-2004 08:38 AM                  

Everyone knows that some of the Prowlers out there have issues with the paint bubbling because the aluminum was not treated properly before it was painted. The Aluminum oxidizes (white powder) under the paint and therefore bubbles the paint. Fortuity for me it was only on the bottom of the drivers door. I had the door repainted and I would like to see if Chrysler would reimburse me even though my car is out of warranty? Has anyone had any luck in doing so? If so who did; who did you talk to and where did you send the bill?

PS- It cost me $404. (Shop under bid the job)

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Brian K. Richardson
West Palm Beach, FL http://www.brianrichardson.net

1997 Purple W/ 1997 Mopar Trailer
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posted 07-15-2004 09:05 AM                  

My guess, that DC will do ANYTHING to get out of reimbursing you, and probably only guaranteed paint for one year. Besides, you had it repainted before a DC rep could even look at it, so even with pictures youhave, it's your word against theirs, IF the warranty was not a factor.

I would eat the bill, chalk it up to being a Prowler owner, and move on. Otherwise you'll probably go crazy trying to get reinmursed.