slap a ceramic coating on there and you’ll be fine.I was waiting for GV70 since the GV80's showed up at the dealers. Did not like GV80 side chrome accents (too much chrome gives it a cheap look and may people complain about it, of course this is a matter of taste).
I was very eager and as soon as I saw the car in the showroom, I filled the financial application, negotiated the trade in, etc. The only thing stopping me was -- they have just one car and it was in the showroom, not available for the test drive. So I went elsewhere and did a test drive there. The car dives great and I like everything about it.
But on my way out I stopped to look once more and noticed all the door handles being appointed with the black chrome accents have huge black matted oxidation from people touching the handles. Unfortunately, the 3.5 Turbo models all come with the black chrome accents option. I am very concerned because I drive a lot in the mountains and they put very aggressive chemicals on the road. I know how to maintain the chrome to look good, but this oxidation just from hands touching is scary. This black chrome will not withstand a single winter season. I contacted Genesis but got a brush off as a response. Then I started looking on the forums and see a lot of black chrome complaints for Genesis and KIA.
I am hoping to get the feedback from the people who already have GV70 with 3.5 turbo and willing to share their experience. Maybe the car I saw was just a single "bad apple" case, or maybe it is a more wide spread issue. This is truly a fly in the ointment case and is the only thing which is stopping me from buying this car.
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Thanks for the response!
I do my cars detailing myself as an amateur
-- clay, polish, and sealant but newer did go into the ceramic coating land.
I did some lookup in the past and there are always a horror stories even for the best rated ceramic coats. It is also tricky -- you might wipe it out almost completely and believe that you have a coat layer when in fact it might be gone in a few weeks. Also, many ceramic coating compounds are not suitable for chrome and might just destroy it.
There are professional services of course, but in case of failure they also wash their hands so to speak.
Some references I saw recommend using the "normal" clear coat polish as a protectant for black chrome, so I am considering this option as well.
It would be really helpful if other owners would chime in on this too.
Do you apply ceramic coating yourself and if yes, do you have positive experience on prior cars, and can recommend a particular brand which works well for chrome, or do you use professional service for coating?
I do my cars detailing myself as an amateur
-- clay, polish, and sealant but newer did go into the ceramic coating land.I did some lookup in the past and there are always a horror stories even for the best rated ceramic coats. It is also tricky -- you might wipe it out almost completely and believe that you have a coat layer when in fact it might be gone in a few weeks. Also, many ceramic coating compounds are not suitable for chrome and might just destroy it.
There are professional services of course, but in case of failure they also wash their hands so to speak.
Some references I saw recommend using the "normal" clear coat polish as a protectant for black chrome, so I am considering this option as well.
It would be really helpful if other owners would chime in on this too.
Do you apply ceramic coating yourself and if yes, do you have positive experience on prior cars, and can recommend a particular brand which works well for chrome, or do you use professional service for coating?
James97,
Thanks agin for the response. I guess the silence on this question indicates no problems so far with the new cars. I also walked around the dealer's lot and inspected other cars with black chrome -- seem to be OK.
So I'll be picking up my new GV70 this Friday
Regarding ceramic coating, I think there is a lot of hype in advertising and a certain level of risk of the car being messed up even by a professional detailer. A good objective review I found is posted here. Considering my new GV70 has a dark color and the risk of exposing possible ceramic coating defects is higher due to this, I've decided to use the tried and true synthetic sealant on the new car.
Thanks agin for the response. I guess the silence on this question indicates no problems so far with the new cars. I also walked around the dealer's lot and inspected other cars with black chrome -- seem to be OK.
So I'll be picking up my new GV70 this Friday
Regarding ceramic coating, I think there is a lot of hype in advertising and a certain level of risk of the car being messed up even by a professional detailer. A good objective review I found is posted here. Considering my new GV70 has a dark color and the risk of exposing possible ceramic coating defects is higher due to this, I've decided to use the tried and true synthetic sealant on the new car.
I just got my GV70 a couple weeks back. The Himalayan grey. A beautiful color. Just had it ceramic coated and the metallic component really pops with the coating.James97,
Thanks agin for the response. I guess the silence on this question indicates no problems so far with the new cars. I also walked around the dealer's lot and inspected other cars with black chrome -- seem to be OK.
So I'll be picking up my new GV70 this Friday
Regarding ceramic coating, I think there is a lot of hype in advertising and a certain level of risk of the car being messed up even by a professional detailer. A good objective review I found is posted here. Considering my new GV70 has a dark color and the risk of exposing possible ceramic coating defects is higher due to this, I've decided to use the tried and true synthetic sealant on the new car.
Like anything you have to do your research and use a reputable shop so they ensure the paint and clearcoat is in pristine condition before applying the coating.
Ceramic coating is 100% overhyped for a lot of things. I always get a kick out of some of the ads I see on Facebook and such but it is worth every penny to me just for keeping the car cleaner and easier cleanup. It's not going to do a thing as far as preventing chips or scratches unless you're talking super minor swirls from dirty microfiber rags and all but for the cleanup factor alone it's worth it to me. Not all products are created equal. The 3M products to me are still some of the best. My paint is so freaking slick now after the 3M coating water won't stick to it and after a rain when I drive most the dirt blows off. Beats the crap out of whatever my detailer used before on my Lotus. The paint definitely need a good paint correction first even on a brand new car (mine had 28 miles on it) which is where a lot of places drop the ball and mess things up. I ceramic coated my paint/windows/wheels/calipers. Haven't done the trim as I am back and forth if I am going to black it out but if not I am going to ceramic coat it and then put some PPF over the high contact areas such as door handles. The black chrome looks killer and yes it takes a little more work to keep it looking spotless but the coating on it seems solid so I am not super concerned about oxidation or anything like that with itJames97,
Thanks agin for the response. I guess the silence on this question indicates no problems so far with the new cars. I also walked around the dealer's lot and inspected other cars with black chrome -- seem to be OK.
So I'll be picking up my new GV70 this Friday
Regarding ceramic coating, I think there is a lot of hype in advertising and a certain level of risk of the car being messed up even by a professional detailer. A good objective review I found is posted here. Considering my new GV70 has a dark color and the risk of exposing possible ceramic coating defects is higher due to this, I've decided to use the tried and true synthetic sealant on the new car.
I have the same issue with my Gv70. It’s been four months since i took delivery of the suv and man all the black chrome trim is horrible. It’s in the shop now to be addressed. In my opinion this is a definite design flaw. The trim at the window is the worst but it’s all over. Notice how some of the areas is very clean and bad by a line. That tells me whatever laminate system they used doesnt apply right. Funny thing the dealership gave me a loaner yes a gv70 and it’s trim is just as bad as mine. The service advisor told me it’s the acid rain here in Florida lol. Question, does your my hood flutter at highway speeds?
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