Scratch on Titanium Finish
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Scratch on Titanium Finish
Was almost sold on the G35, like the handling and love the 260hp - liked the fact that I could get more for less vs BMW (and not really hot on the looks of the new 5series). Read several post that expressed concern about the Titanium finish on the Perfromance package wearing. Then I took another look at a MT (wanted to double check the seats because of the post regarding butt & thigh pain due to seat controls - that was ok) and noticed that Titanium finish was peeling off the door handle exposing the black plastic underneath.
Question to the current owners - have you noticed any wear or peeling on our titanium finish?
Selling my car this Friday and picking up a new ride in Oct. The new ride will either be a G35 or an MB E500 if i can't get over the interior of the G.
Question to the current owners - have you noticed any wear or peeling on our titanium finish?
Selling my car this Friday and picking up a new ride in Oct. The new ride will either be a G35 or an MB E500 if i can't get over the interior of the G.
Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
The door handles and lock ***** are fine on my sedan. I've had my car for a year now. I think people are more worried about scratching the titanium finish on the centre console (radio and gear shift) area.
E500 is double the price, but if you get that...much love to ya anyway. I still love Benz's. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
It's still a G thang!!
E500 is double the price, but if you get that...much love to ya anyway. I still love Benz's. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
It's still a G thang!!
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
I've never heard of the titanium finish "peeling off"... I've heard mostly about concerns with scratches, which pretty much applies to any vehicle... Apply some CG to the interior, and you're worry-free; I've dropped my keys/change/cell phone on the console with not even the tiniest hint of a scratch.
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
GeoBau - I also had never heard of titanium finish peeling off, that is why I was concerned when i saw the scratch. I rubbed it to see if it was just a black mark and that is when more peeled off.
Thanks to those 1yr owners for their feedback. I will have to stop by again this weekend to see if the dealer has fixed the problem.
Thanks to those 1yr owners for their feedback. I will have to stop by again this weekend to see if the dealer has fixed the problem.
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
Wow... that's really interesting. See if you can get a pic if possible-- I know it's a bit much to ask someone to go to a dealer and say "Can I get a picture of this defect?", but it's worth a shot [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
A lot of people scratch the heck out of their finishes, but there aren't too many cars you can't scratch up anymore [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img] Now, if the titanium finish is "peeling" as you say, that indicates that maybe it could be removed/replaced...? Good news, I suppose.
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A lot of people scratch the heck out of their finishes, but there aren't too many cars you can't scratch up anymore [img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img] Now, if the titanium finish is "peeling" as you say, that indicates that maybe it could be removed/replaced...? Good news, I suppose.
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
Hey G,, whats GC??
2003.5 G35 6MT Black/Graphite Prem/Aero/Winter
1987 GN Intercooled SFI Turbo (22K original miles)
1970 GS 455 Stage 1 4-Speed (#'s matching)
2003.5 G35 6MT Black/Graphite Prem/Aero/Winter
1987 GN Intercooled SFI Turbo (22K original miles)
1970 GS 455 Stage 1 4-Speed (#'s matching)
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
CG = Crystal Guard. It's a flouring/glass suspension that can be used in lieu of a wax. Check out the link that says Crystal Guard on the left side of the page, near the bottom. There are a few people on here that swer by it-- but I've got to admit, it does work wonders on the interior.
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Re: Scratch on Titanium Finish
if you are the THAT concerned you know you can get it without that trim and besides If you can afford the new E series go for it. Even though it is nearly double the price of the G35
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