Bodywork Central Clear Plastic Fouling Bumper - Page 3

Fedorov · 20th August 2006, 16:45

Is this a crazy theory on part of the problem? When looking at mine (see pics below) mine doesn't look close enough to the corner of the plastic for that to have caused the problem on mine, mine looks like the very tip/corner of that piece of bodywork has not been sprayed enough...

...my theory on the others you guys have posted - is it related at all to closing your bonnet/boot???!!!
I watched this particular spot as my wife slammed the boot shut and you get a LOT of movement when doing this - I've not yet opened/closed by front bonnet but now wondering whether it's that nasty drop you do on the bonnet that could be what makes the close contact between plastic + bumper hit each other more???

Worth watching as you drop your lids, go on, go outside and try it a few times...

WoolyCiv · 20th August 2006, 22:07

Fed about time you checked under the bonnet, there may be nothing there

Jobo · 20th August 2006, 22:16

It would be one way of stopping the engine problems!

Jeffao · 21st August 2006, 01:09

Checked mine today all is well, rubber spacers in place - April production car.

DT · 21st August 2006, 19:46

Found another place where the paint has rubbed off on my car. On the back passenger side where the top of the boot central light strip / boot handle ends the is some missing paint. You can also see that this side of the top of this side of the light strip is much closer than the other. Had a look at it yesterday and you can see the clear plastic move slightly when you open the boot.

richierich · 22nd August 2006, 09:40

UPDATE! Just got back from the dealers following inspection, this is the first instance that the dealer has seen of this issue (they always are), there is nothing on the sytem in relation to the problem. They have taken photos and will send them to the warranty people at Honda to see what the recommendations are. There are 3 likely outcomes, 1. Replace bumper. 2. Remove bumper, re-paint section with damage and re-fit. 3. Ignore issue all together and blame customer.

They tried to suggest that because the fog lamp was damaged that something had hit me, moving the bumper, I pointed out the dynamics of such an incident and they agreed the bumper would move the other way.

I would recommend those of you with the issue contact your dealer and get this matter to Honda, until they see it is not an isolated case I think they will not do anything.

Topcat · 22nd August 2006, 19:23

Well there is no way they can say its customer related, there are enough of us now with the same problem and plenty of pictures to prove it. I am going to sort mine out over next week.

I have emailed What car about the paint issue - im sick of the problems I have had with this car now.

sco77harris · 23rd August 2006, 00:06

well i have noticed as my bumpers popped out ive got a few small marks forming and will ask them to adjust it on thursday.

however saying this i have had quite a few niggles with the car and i guess it shows when the japanese are daring they face the same issues as other manufacturers.
So far however it has been worth it, to own in my oppinion the best car under 20grand on sale today and is also british made.

richierich · 31st August 2006, 13:11

Just had a call from the dealer, they are going to carry out work under warranty on the bumper. I do not know the full extent of the work, whether it is a new bumper or a repair to the existing one. Will post more when I know more.

Rear shocks being done at same time.

TTDegs · 31st August 2006, 14:36

sounds like a result!

Not that you should have had to need to go down this route in the first place, but at least they are fixing it

Topcat · 31st August 2006, 15:01

Mine is going in to be looked at next Wednesday!!

pikkumies · 31st August 2006, 17:46

Fedorov, no offence but your whole boot seems to be misaligned? I mean it's 0,5cm more "above" than the backlights where the paint is missing?

Fedorov · 31st August 2006, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by pikkumies

Fedorov, no offence but your whole boot seems to be misaligned? I mean it's 0,5cm more "above" than the backlights where the paint is missing?

No offense taken, I had noticed it and was on my list of things to be looked at when I book it in - my passenger side mirror is sounding a little dodgy as of yesterday, the motor doesn't sound as healthy, my mirror folds/unfolds while the other one is still going slower...

rmh999 · 1st September 2006, 11:15

I have the same issue with the front bumber rubbing on the clear plastics .... funny thing is the dealer said "he never noticed it" and had never heard of it before....

they also had not heard of leaks into the boot (mine is dry thankfully) or any of the other problems that show up in here...strange that...

Anyway the car is booked it to get it sorted under warranty.....

Rob

richierich · 18th September 2006, 15:15

Aaaagggghhhh!!!

Dealer just called, they are bringing the car back having done the shocks, and they have sent some photos off to Honda for them to look at re the front bumper. They already did that on the 22nd August. Thats another day at home and another f**king trip to the dealer. Do they get more money if they only fix one fault at a time?

Jazz · 18th September 2006, 15:27

Any faults you complained goes in the right ear ( and you think it's the "right" one ) and out goes the left. So do they really really listen ???

No wonder your'e

i would definately be......

joora · 19th September 2006, 00:57

well, one edge of the front plastic grille (left) is awfuly close to the bumper, so i also expect to see the paint wearing pretty soon

richierich · 19th September 2006, 10:18

Was talking to the paint guy this morning, he did a couple of repairs for a car hire company last week which involved taking the bumper off, although there was no sign of wear from the front when the bumper did come off there was no paint along most of the top of it, looked like it had rubbed all along.

Topcat · 19th September 2006, 18:07

My dealershhip has also sent photos of mine to Honda Uk and waiting for their response!!

timmons · 21st September 2006, 18:17

Honda is fitting a free new front bumper next week as the paintwork has been rubbed away by the plastic. They said my car didnt have the two rubber strips, but im sure I can see them, they're just not doing anything.

Also I scrached the other side of it near the bottom (my fault) so that will dissapear too with a whole new bumper!

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pikkumies Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 14th May 2006 Location: Jyväskylä, Finland Posts: 282 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fedorov Fedorov, no offence but your whole boot seems to be misaligned? I mean it's 0,5cm more "above" than the backlights where the paint is missing?

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20th August 2006, 22:07	#42 (permalink)
WoolyCiv 12th June 2006 1.8EX Rocketship door handle Join Date: 28th May 2006 Location: Lancashire Posts: 1,118 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fed about time you checked under the bonnet, there may be nothing there

20th August 2006, 22:16	#43 (permalink)
Jobo Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 683 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	It would be one way of stopping the engine problems!

21st August 2006, 01:09	#44 (permalink)
Jeffao Supporter Wheelnut Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Checked mine today all is well, rubber spacers in place - April production car.

21st August 2006, 19:46	#45 (permalink)
DT Valve Cap Join Date: 3rd June 2006 Location: Bathgate Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found another place where the paint has rubbed off on my car. On the back passenger side where the top of the boot central light strip / boot handle ends the is some missing paint. You can also see that this side of the top of this side of the light strip is much closer than the other. Had a look at it yesterday and you can see the clear plastic move slightly when you open the boot.

22nd August 2006, 09:40	#46 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	UPDATE! Just got back from the dealers following inspection, this is the first instance that the dealer has seen of this issue (they always are), there is nothing on the sytem in relation to the problem. They have taken photos and will send them to the warranty people at Honda to see what the recommendations are. There are 3 likely outcomes, 1. Replace bumper. 2. Remove bumper, re-paint section with damage and re-fit. 3. Ignore issue all together and blame customer. They tried to suggest that because the fog lamp was damaged that something had hit me, moving the bumper, I pointed out the dynamics of such an incident and they agreed the bumper would move the other way. I would recommend those of you with the issue contact your dealer and get this matter to Honda, until they see it is not an isolated case I think they will not do anything.

22nd August 2006, 19:23	#47 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Well there is no way they can say its customer related, there are enough of us now with the same problem and plenty of pictures to prove it. I am going to sort mine out over next week. I have emailed What car about the paint issue - im sick of the problems I have had with this car now.

23rd August 2006, 00:06	#48 (permalink)
sco77harris Supporter Magic Rear Seat Join Date: 5th June 2006 Location: stanmore london Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well i have noticed as my bumpers popped out ive got a few small marks forming and will ask them to adjust it on thursday. however saying this i have had quite a few niggles with the car and i guess it shows when the japanese are daring they face the same issues as other manufacturers. So far however it has been worth it, to own in my oppinion the best car under 20grand on sale today and is also british made.

31st August 2006, 13:11	#49 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just had a call from the dealer, they are going to carry out work under warranty on the bumper. I do not know the full extent of the work, whether it is a new bumper or a repair to the existing one. Will post more when I know more. Rear shocks being done at same time.

31st August 2006, 14:36	#50 (permalink)
TTDegs Super Moderator Civinfo master Join Date: 4th August 2006 Location: Cardiff Posts: 5,638 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	sounds like a result! Not that you should have had to need to go down this route in the first place, but at least they are fixing it

31st August 2006, 15:01	#51 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Mine is going in to be looked at next Wednesday!!

1st September 2006, 11:15	#54 (permalink)
rmh999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd August 2006 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 157 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I have the same issue with the front bumber rubbing on the clear plastics .... funny thing is the dealer said "he never noticed it" and had never heard of it before.... they also had not heard of leaks into the boot (mine is dry thankfully) or any of the other problems that show up in here...strange that... Anyway the car is booked it to get it sorted under warranty..... Rob

18th September 2006, 15:15	#55 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Aaaagggghhhh!!! Dealer just called, they are bringing the car back having done the shocks, and they have sent some photos off to Honda for them to look at re the front bumper. They already did that on the 22nd August. Thats another day at home and another f**king trip to the dealer. Do they get more money if they only fix one fault at a time?

18th September 2006, 15:27	#56 (permalink)
Jazz Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 26th July 2006 Location: Magic Roundabout Posts: 273 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any faults you complained goes in the right ear ( and you think it's the "right" one ) and out goes the left. So do they really really listen ??? No wonder your'e i would definately be......

19th September 2006, 00:57	#57 (permalink)
joora Wheelnut Join Date: 11th September 2006 Location: Croatia Posts: 73 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	well, one edge of the front plastic grille (left) is awfuly close to the bumper, so i also expect to see the paint wearing pretty soon

19th September 2006, 10:18	#58 (permalink)
richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,847 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Was talking to the paint guy this morning, he did a couple of repairs for a car hire company last week which involved taking the bumper off, although there was no sign of wear from the front when the bumper did come off there was no paint along most of the top of it, looked like it had rubbed all along.

19th September 2006, 18:07	#59 (permalink)
Topcat Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 11th May 2006 Location: Middlesex Posts: 2,740 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	My dealershhip has also sent photos of mine to Honda Uk and waiting for their response!!

21st September 2006, 18:17	#60 (permalink)
timmons Valve Cap Join Date: 27th May 2006 Location: Gatwick Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Honda is fitting a free new front bumper next week as the paintwork has been rubbed away by the plastic. They said my car didnt have the two rubber strips, but im sure I can see them, they're just not doing anything. Also I scrached the other side of it near the bottom (my fault) so that will dissapear too with a whole new bumper!