Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!?

Turbosti · 04-21-2008, 09:30 AM

So I was at the dealership today complaining about all the chips in my paint and my salesman told me he just came from a class/ meeting on the paint problems,and that Subaru has stop painting OBP because of all the problems with the paint chipping. So it seems there will be no more black Sti other than whats out there now.

They also have kits out for free to stop the chipping in front of the rear wheels.
I also complained about my nose of the car and they are going to put in a ticked with SOA, My salesman told me to complain till they put on a venture shield on my car for free so thats what I plan to do.

So at least SOA is trying to do something about their crappy paint. Lets hope they fix the nose of my car not even 2k miles on it yet.

SirMattieP · 04-21-2008, 09:35 AM

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??!?!???? i want black.... this sucks

Giant · 04-21-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbosti

So I was at the dealership today complaining about all the chips in my paint and my salesman told me he just came from a class/ meeting on the paint problems,and that Subaru has stop painting OBP because of all the problems with the paint chipping. So it seems there will be no more black Sti other than whats out there now.

They also have kits out for free to stop the chipping in front of the rear wheels.
I also complained about my nose of the car and they are going to put in a ticked with SOA, My salesman told me to complain till they put on a venture shield on my car for free so thats what I plan to do.

So at least SOA is trying to do something about their crappy paint. Lets hope they fix the nose of my car not even 2k miles on it yet.

It's about time SOA pulled their head out of their a--

kts262 · 04-21-2008, 09:54 AM

I don't trust salespeople.

When I was first looking at an STi in 04 he told me that they were going to detune the car for 2005 and that the 04 didn't come in black.

Until I see anything official posted from one of the Suabru insiders on NASIOC or here I'm calling BS.

CKSTI · 04-21-2008, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbosti

They also have kits out for free to stop the chipping in front of the rear wheels.
I also complained about my nose of the car and they are going to put in a ticked with SOA, My salesman told me to complain till they put on a venture shield on my car for free so thats what I plan to do.

So at least SOA is trying to do something about their crappy paint. Lets hope they fix the nose of my car not even 2k miles on it yet.

I will only believe this when anyone gets a letter from SOA or dealership about this action.

Turbosti · 04-21-2008, 10:25 AM

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Until I see anything official posted from one of the Suabru insiders on NASIOC or here I'm calling BS.

Kinda why I posted it here to see if anyone else heard anything about it. The salesman called out the GM and service manager and they all said the same thing about the meeting.

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I will only believe this when anyone gets a letter from SOA or dealership about this action.

I'll let you know they ordered the kit for my car and should take a few days to come in, will keep you updated.

Rum · 04-21-2008, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbosti

They also have kits out for free to stop the chipping in front of the rear wheels.

subscribed! I want to hear more about this kit!

CKSTI · 04-21-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbosti

I'll let you know they ordered the kit for my car and should take a few days to come in, will keep you updated.

Thanks Turbosti...looking forward to it.

06naSTI · 04-21-2008, 10:44 AM

I need to make a trip to the dealer because i def have issues with my obp paint.

Spork · 04-21-2008, 12:49 PM

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subscribed! I want to hear more about this kit!

"My dealer told me" that they will only install one of these kits on your car if you have damage, not before. If someone else gets this w/o damage please post up.

andyman8662 · 04-21-2008, 12:52 PM

what about alll subaru paint. when are they recalling that lol

Rum · 04-21-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spork

"My dealer told me" that they will only install one of these kits on your car if you have damage, not before. If someone else gets this w/o damage please post up.

for free or at all? I might be inclined to pay the dealer for this if it costs less than having it done at a tint shop. Any idea what they would charge at the dealer for this official Subaru fix?

Spork · 04-21-2008, 01:06 PM

I didn't take it any further with them as I do not have the chipping damage on my rear quarter panels. I do however have it on my front bumper, which I was told was caused by normal wear and tear, at that time I had less than 1500 miles on the clock.

twigg107 · 04-21-2008, 04:57 PM

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I didn't take it any further with them as I do not have the chipping damage on my rear quarter panels. I do however have it on my front bumper, which I was told was caused by normal wear and tear, at that time I had less than 1500 miles on the clock.

Doesnt that kind of defeat the purpose of getting the clear bra?!?!?!?!

Spork · 04-21-2008, 05:08 PM

You mean having to wait until your damaged before they do anything about it? I would think that they would want to install it regardless, but it seems they'd rather take their chances on only the ones showing the problem.

04-21-2008, 09:30 AM	#1
Turbosti Silver Member Car: OBP 08 Sti Fav Mod: Cobb AccessPort Location: Fall River, Ma. Posts: 27 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? So I was at the dealership today complaining about all the chips in my paint and my salesman told me he just came from a class/ meeting on the paint problems,and that Subaru has stop painting OBP because of all the problems with the paint chipping. So it seems there will be no more black Sti other than whats out there now. They also have kits out for free to stop the chipping in front of the rear wheels. I also complained about my nose of the car and they are going to put in a ticked with SOA, My salesman told me to complain till they put on a venture shield on my car for free so thats what I plan to do. So at least SOA is trying to do something about their crappy paint. Lets hope they fix the nose of my car not even 2k miles on it yet. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Turbosti : 04-21-2008 at 09:34 AM.

04-21-2008, 09:35 AM	#2
SirMattieP Grassroots STI Racer Car: DGM 2008 STI Fav Mod: Soon Accessport Location: So-Cal Posts: 539 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??!?!???? i want black.... this sucks

04-21-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
kts262 HowTo Contributor Car: 2008 DGM (BBS+Navi) Fav Mod: stock FTL? Location: College Park, MD Posts: 2,078 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? I don't trust salespeople. When I was first looking at an STi in 04 he told me that they were going to detune the car for 2005 and that the 04 didn't come in black. Until I see anything official posted from one of the Suabru insiders on NASIOC or here I'm calling BS.

04-21-2008, 10:44 AM	#9
06naSTI Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI Location: FL Posts: 516 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? I need to make a trip to the dealer because i def have issues with my obp paint.

04-21-2008, 12:52 PM	#11
andyman8662 Silver Member Car: ugm limited #407 Location: white bear lake, mn Posts: 300 Join Date: Mar 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? what about alll subaru paint. when are they recalling that lol

04-21-2008, 01:06 PM	#13
Spork Silver Member Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: snow tires Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 175 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? I didn't take it any further with them as I do not have the chipping damage on my rear quarter panels. I do however have it on my front bumper, which I was told was caused by normal wear and tear, at that time I had less than 1500 miles on the clock.

04-21-2008, 05:08 PM	#15
Spork Silver Member Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: snow tires Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 175 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Paint chip's / Obsidian Black Pearl Discontinued?!?!? You mean having to wait until your damaged before they do anything about it? I would think that they would want to install it regardless, but it seems they'd rather take their chances on only the ones showing the problem. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.