Originally posted by Epsilon
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I recently had a carbon slicktop conversion at a popular Southern California shop. My car was transported over to the shop and I was unable to inspect the work in between or after until it was transported back. I also had my own carbon roof which was transported to the shop. I have my own headliner which I did not ask the shop to install. The shop owner was easy to reach and friendly and I'll just leave it at that.
Here are my observations after getting the car back:
*OEM Windshield is misaligned. This is visually obvious with how much gap there is on one side compared to the other.
*I see scratched paint in the side gutter of the windshield seal like a metal screw driver was used to pry it.
*New windshield seal has a 1-2mm rip
*Glued on roof rail on one side is misaligned. Where the rear window seal and roof rail meet, the window seal protrudes up compared to the other side.
*Inside, there are drilled holes that are not sealed or rust protected
*I see a pried metal roof panel was not bent back on the inside (see photo)
*I see multiple drilled through holes. Instead of drilling just enough to separate the roof panel, welds should not be drilled through.
*Although water tight from my own testing, there are internal areas where I am expecting to see glue but don't see any used.
*The trunk antennae hole was not covered and my trunk was soaked. This also caused condensation in my left taillight. I think this was during the water test for leaks.
*My C-pillar covers were yanked out instead of properly removed
*My rear tint was scratched up along the edges
*My roof rails were painted black, but I see dirt particles under the paint. I feel like using my nail to scratch off the dirt, but it's painted over.
*Will have more photos when I get a chance.
In short, I love the way the carbon roof looks but wish the workmanship was better.
In terms of drive, I can feel the car having less lean around street corners, but my main goal was mainly aesthetics.
Here are my observations after getting the car back:
*OEM Windshield is misaligned. This is visually obvious with how much gap there is on one side compared to the other.
*I see scratched paint in the side gutter of the windshield seal like a metal screw driver was used to pry it.
*New windshield seal has a 1-2mm rip
*Glued on roof rail on one side is misaligned. Where the rear window seal and roof rail meet, the window seal protrudes up compared to the other side.
*Inside, there are drilled holes that are not sealed or rust protected
*I see a pried metal roof panel was not bent back on the inside (see photo)
*I see multiple drilled through holes. Instead of drilling just enough to separate the roof panel, welds should not be drilled through.
*Although water tight from my own testing, there are internal areas where I am expecting to see glue but don't see any used.
*The trunk antennae hole was not covered and my trunk was soaked. This also caused condensation in my left taillight. I think this was during the water test for leaks.
*My C-pillar covers were yanked out instead of properly removed
*My rear tint was scratched up along the edges
*My roof rails were painted black, but I see dirt particles under the paint. I feel like using my nail to scratch off the dirt, but it's painted over.
*Will have more photos when I get a chance.
In short, I love the way the carbon roof looks but wish the workmanship was better.
In terms of drive, I can feel the car having less lean around street corners, but my main goal was mainly aesthetics.
spill the beans so others don’t don’t get shitty craftsmanship. We have a whole thread dedicated to speaking about bad service that’s justified. Sucks they didn’t do a good job but don’t protect them….they didn’t protect your car.
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