Thanks Tomhan, Errol & others.
No, my paint (just by looking at Tomhan's pics) is not NEARLY that bad. In fact, let me point out again that it took me 4 months to notice it. Having said that; it isn't subtle either; my wife noticed it as well. It seems the problem (in my case) is definitely alleviated with a good waxing. I'm not sure why; possibly because of the way the light reflects off it.
So let me emphasize to you other unlucky SS owners; if it took you several months to notice (a) even sitting at the dealer for 8 hours staring at the paint probably wouldn't have made a difference and (b) no one else will likely notice either. It was a combination of cleaning and sunlight that made it show up on mine. I can live with it although it doesn't make me happy to know Honda keeps churning these bad paint jobs out.
Quick poll; mine is obvious around the driver's window washer & then straight towards the bottom. Has anyone had this paint problem on any of the other parts of the body? It seems most prevelant on the hood although its harder probably to notice the sides (not direct sunlight) and I doubt anyone is sitting on a ladder gazing at the roof.
So, let me repeat again; for me the best decision was to live with it but at the same time to voice my displeasure with Honda. If enough of us do this; I would suspect Honda will revisit this issue at some point and figure out what the hell is wrong with their silver painting process on vans.
No, my paint (just by looking at Tomhan's pics) is not NEARLY that bad. In fact, let me point out again that it took me 4 months to notice it. Having said that; it isn't subtle either; my wife noticed it as well. It seems the problem (in my case) is definitely alleviated with a good waxing. I'm not sure why; possibly because of the way the light reflects off it.
So let me emphasize to you other unlucky SS owners; if it took you several months to notice (a) even sitting at the dealer for 8 hours staring at the paint probably wouldn't have made a difference and (b) no one else will likely notice either. It was a combination of cleaning and sunlight that made it show up on mine. I can live with it although it doesn't make me happy to know Honda keeps churning these bad paint jobs out.
Quick poll; mine is obvious around the driver's window washer & then straight towards the bottom. Has anyone had this paint problem on any of the other parts of the body? It seems most prevelant on the hood although its harder probably to notice the sides (not direct sunlight) and I doubt anyone is sitting on a ladder gazing at the roof.
So, let me repeat again; for me the best decision was to live with it but at the same time to voice my displeasure with Honda. If enough of us do this; I would suspect Honda will revisit this issue at some point and figure out what the hell is wrong with their silver painting process on vans.
