Just had my new van half wrapped. Notices some additional stanley knife cuts along the trimmings.

Spoke to the fitters who admitted thats how its done, stick it on and trim after. Dosn't seem right adding some not so nice slits onto a new van, and it is through the paintwork. Anybody else had any dealing with this?

Dont pay.

Sh1te work = do it again.

Throigh the paintwork - rust. As oxo, but further, thats a respray at min.

That will look gash when removed, that's if the water doesn't remove it first, I'd ring round for some more opinions 1st but I would not be happy if they did not advise prior to slashing up your van.

Actually if you resell the van, after removing if not prior there will be rust.

They have broken the barrier even if galvanasied.

Even if keeping which you will for at least 3 years I assume it will rust.

Fozzies is correct.

 

I suggest a visit to the makers and see if the paint warranty has been broken. If so then they owe you a respray by the factory or a new van.

Edited December 24, 201213 yr by Oxo

Good point regarding the paint/corrosion warranty. Visit the dealer and get some advice and a cost for them to repair to warranty standard if required.

tbh wilks its standard practice,my mate does this sort of thing and ive seen him use a stanley when doing bigger stuff,it doesnt or shouldnt cut down to the metal thats where the skill comes in,its not like thier stripping swa  ,any slight marks should t-cut out,they would have no work if every job turned to rust..

So you cut and mark the conductor when using a stanly?

Cutters do the job, although I know a stanly is an acknowledged tool on SWA.

But to even hit the conductor?

 

If you think that is good then it is not a wonder you think this bit of ***** work is allowed.

 

 

And trust me I have jointed, terminated and sealed enough SWA to know, and that includes stuff the size of your leg.

Edited December 24, 201213 yr by Oxo

So you cut and mark the conductor when using a stanly?

Cutters do the job, although I know a stanly is an acknowledged tool on SWA.

But to even hit the conductor?

 

If you think that is good then it is not a wonder you think this bit of ***** work is allowed.

 

 

And trust me I have jointed, terminated and sealed enough SWA to know, and that includes stuff the size of your leg.

 

ive no doubt you have terminated many a swa oxo,but there no danger of hitting the conductor when stripping,the armour gets in the way...

You know exactly what I meant.