Bubbles and Door Hinges in MI

[Altahami]

Is there a reliable dealership that has taken care of this issue in the Detroit area?

Please and thank you!

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[dtown1974]

Lafontaine Body shop in Fenton did mine. It took some time (5-6 weeks). The results are good so far (completed in August '21). Only time will tell on how it will hold up. Mine originally started bubbling at 5-6k (tailgate hinge first, then door hinges and one hood hinge) and it went in at 19k for the paint repairs. Take pics, work with the dealership/body shop team, wait for Stellantis approval then get a schedule and if under warranty, a loaner, as the repairs take time and I think the worker labor shortages and the scope of this issue means they are stacked with work.

 

[Bluepencil99]

Lafontaine Body shop in Fenton did mine. It took some time (5-6 weeks). The results are good so far (completed in August '21). Only time will tell on how it will hold up. Mine originally started bubbling at 5-6k (tailgate hinge first, then door hinges and one hood hinge) and it went in at 19k for the paint repairs. Take pics, work with the dealership/body shop team, wait for Stellantis approval then get a schedule and if under warranty, a loaner, as the repairs take time and I think the worker labor shortages and the scope of this issue means they are stacked with work.

Did Stellantis replace panels or just fix them??

 

[dtown1974]

Did Stellantis replace panels or just fix them??

They did not replace panels: dis-assembled, prepped (I assume sanded areas of bubbled corrosion then primed and re-painted doors, hood, tailgate and reapplied hood decals). Paint matched and no issues or problems with the job now after 1.5 years.

 

[Bluepencil99]

Just picked up my 2019 after it’s third paint job…
First time it returned after 13 weeks…
Second time after 16 weeks…
Third time a charm??

 

[INCRHULK]

I was scheduled to go in today for the third time for paint bubbling on the hinges. I got a call yesterday saying they have been informed of new parts and processes. They are going over the further instructions and ordering the parts. New hinges and some gasket material are to isolate the metals. However, I don't know what that will do for the door edges.

 

[drichard989]

I was scheduled to go in today for the third time for paint bubbling on the hinges. I got a call yesterday saying they have been informed of new parts and processes. They are going over the further instructions and ordering the parts. New hinges and some gasket material are to isolate the metals. However, I don't know what that will do for the door edges.

I wonder if there is a new TSB coming down

 

[drichard989]

They really should add a film part and we can all pre-emptively add a gasket to them. I might just go order some 3M film

 

[LCW]

They really should add a film part and we can all pre-emptively add a gasket to them. I might just go order some 3M film

Would need to make sure the screws are also isolated from the aluminum. Otherwise they can galvanically react with the aluminum too. The zinc plating on fasteners would only last so long as sacrificial anode.

 

[brewtus98]

I wonder if there is a new TSB coming down

HIGHLY unlikely.....

 

[MJS]

I take mine in on Monday for paint work, tailgate hinges to start. I see a small bubble on a door panel now. Feels like there are years of headaches ahead.

 

[x83762]

I take mine in on Monday for paint work, tailgate hinges to start. I see a small bubble on a door panel now. Feels like there are years of headaches ahead.

Hey Matt....any update? I just found issues with my hinge / door panels as well (here in michigan). where did you take it?

 

[MJS]

Yep! Update on corrosion and battery issues- 2020 Wranger- 17k miles:
I picked it up on Saturday; they had the jeep for just under three weeks. The paintwork looks good, they painted the rear door where the issue was in addition to the front door and front quarter panel to ensure a good match; they replaced both batteries. All was covered by warranty. Here are some photos and the detail of their work to correct the issues....for now. Autoland in NJ- They were very easy to deal with.

 

[Willys_Wonka]

Yep! Update on corrosion and battery issues- 2020 Wranger- 17k miles:
I picked it up on Saturday; they had the jeep for just under three weeks. The paintwork looks good, they painted the rear door where the issue was in addition to the front door and front quarter panel to ensure a good match; they replaced both batteries. All was covered by warranty. Here are some photos and the detail of their work to correct the issues....for now. Autoland in NJ- They were very easy to deal with.

I recently had mine submitted for paint bubbles on doors and rear hinge. What kind of feedback did the shop provide, if any, how they are preventing it from reoccurring? Also, about how long did it take from the time the repair submitted for approval to paint job completed?

 

[Mgdstar]

My 2008 Sahara had what look like rust that was painted over on all the hinges; however, 174,000 miles later it never changed and looks exactly the same, no rust has penetrate the paint. Alls well that ends well.

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