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Post by dbonser on Jun 20, 2022 21:40:35 GMT -5
...you might want to check it out. I bought this EB 16.4 Veyron Show Car in Grey/Silver used back in 2017. I took some photos to list it on eBay and noticed the paint is cracking. Click image below for larger version.  |
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Post by dbonser on Jun 21, 2022 7:44:51 GMT -5
Fixed permissions issue on the image.
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Post by Tom on Jun 21, 2022 7:53:20 GMT -5
Ouch. Never noticed this on any AA.
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Post by Scalainjridesagain on Jun 21, 2022 8:02:40 GMT -5
Oh dear. Not zinc pest underneath is it?
Off to check mine
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jun 21, 2022 9:22:37 GMT -5
OMG! I’ll check mine, too!  |
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Post by dbonser on Jun 21, 2022 9:39:21 GMT -5
As far as I can tell it is the paint only. The metal is very solid. FWIW it's very hard to notice but I was still surprised to see this.
I have a blue/black Vernon too and that one does not have this issue so thinking it may be something with the paint used on this particular model.
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Post by GBOAC002 on Jun 21, 2022 10:30:09 GMT -5
My AA 43 Veyrons have never been out of their boxes so it'll be interesting if it's only affecting cars which have been exposed to the atmosphere and / or experienced temperature changes..
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Post by RotorMotor on Jun 21, 2022 22:53:05 GMT -5
Oh dear. Not zinc pest underneath is it? Off to check mine Thats just what i thought..not the paint but the diecast its attached too. I dice rolled once on the ertl 1/43 chevrolet impala..bonnet(hood) and boot(trunk) and like most out there it was just as this picture. Returned it for refund. |
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Post by DeadCanDanceR on Jun 22, 2022 1:13:30 GMT -5
I’ve checked mine and, I’m very happy to report that there’s nothing wrong with it!  |
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Post by Jean B. on Jul 2, 2022 5:04:58 GMT -5
If it was "zinc pest" the paint would be unharmed, but bubbles and "crunch" would appear from underneath the paint. After my experience zinc pest was an issue with old models, from the 60s and 70s and even before. It's a pity, of course. And now the cheap joke: Bugatti presented dozens of "special versions" of the Veyron, so make yours a one-off "centennial EB carrara marble edition". Sorry...
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Post by Tom on Jul 2, 2022 7:34:49 GMT -5
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Post by dbonser on Jul 7, 2022 7:54:04 GMT -5
That is a great suggestion Jean! Too late though as it already sold on eBay (condition fully disclosed) and the new owner seems quite happy with it as they left positive feedback.
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Post by Jean B. on Jul 14, 2022 10:05:42 GMT -5
You won't believe it, I've just found this one by chance:
So perhaps your Bugatti Veyron really is no damage... |
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