Sliced Finger

Doggie 1 · **January 20, 2012, 02:23:45**

I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy

Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?

AlanHo · **Reply #1: January 20, 2012, 02:27:10**

I would most certainly try for a warranty fix - parts should not become a positive danger in normal use.

rustynutz · **Reply #2: January 20, 2012, 02:34:31**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #3: January 20, 2012, 06:58:02**

Thanks guys, I'll call in and ask the question.
And if they say no, I can always show them my finger

Shambles · **Reply #4: January 20, 2012, 07:49:51**

Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen

asathorny · **Reply #5: January 20, 2012, 09:09:55**

Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51

Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen

syecadelic · **Reply #6: January 20, 2012, 09:19:28**

Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45

I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?

A friends Vauxhall/Opel Corsa (2009) model, had the same issue with round the top of hear gear stick, a chrome trim became rough and the coating peeling off, her wee newphew(bout 2/3years old) nearly caught himself on it, Vauxhall covered it under warranty, as it's a known fault. Can't say ive heard of it on a Hyundai though. Possibly a reason they newer i30 models come with black plastic handles on the inside ?

I'd put in for a Warranty claim, i'd like to think they would honour it!

rustynutz · **Reply #7: January 20, 2012, 09:20:19**

Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 06:58:02

Thanks guys, I'll call in and ask the question.
And if they say no, I can always show them my finger

And if that doesn't work, you can give them the finger.....

Shambles · **Reply #8: January 20, 2012, 09:22:22**

Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 06:58:02

And if they say no, I can always show them my finger

Yep

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Rusty NINJA'd me

Doggie 1 · **Reply #9: January 20, 2012, 09:53:40**

And funnily enough that is the finger. Truly.

Dazzler · **Reply #10: January 20, 2012, 11:41:26**

The chrome finish on the inside passender door of our SLX started to crinkle up just before we traded it .. didn't actually split though

Doggie 1 · **Reply #11: January 20, 2012, 11:48:33**

Quote from: Dazzler on January 20, 2012, 11:41:26

The chrome finish on the inside passender door of our SLX started to crinkle up just before we traded it .. didn't actually split though

It doesn't matter so much if your passenger slices their finger open, but when it's you personally, that's a different matter - it becomes serious

Dazzler · **Reply #12: January 20, 2012, 11:59:10**

Here is a picture of ours from another thread..

syecadelic · **Reply #13: January 20, 2012, 13:10:40**

I wonder does your climate affect the wear on it Dazz? The prolonged heat inside the car?

Dazzler · **Reply #14: January 20, 2012, 19:02:57**

Quote from: syecadelic on January 20, 2012, 13:10:40

I wonder does your climate affect the wear on it Dazz? The prolonged heat inside the car?

Possible Sye in Dave's case as Perth gets mid to high 30's Celsius fairly regularly. However, where I live is one of the the cooler parts of OZ with our warmer summer days only hitting 25c on most occasions..

2i30s · **Reply #15: January 20, 2012, 22:07:27**

Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51

Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen

gone them for a few million.

pain and suffering.

Doggie 1 · **Reply #16: January 21, 2012, 12:24:14**

Quote from: 2i30s on January 20, 2012, 22:07:27

Quote from: Shambles on January 20, 2012, 07:49:51
Shame you're not in the USA... you could have retired on the compen
gone them for a few million. pain and suffering.

And loss of blood.
Actually, I'd be happy with a new i40 as compensation as that might help me to try to forget the trauma. Possibly.

AlanHo · **Reply #17: January 21, 2012, 12:38:57**

I bet yours is only a scratch in comparison...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-16664742

Doggie 1 · **Reply #18: January 21, 2012, 13:03:28**

A mere graze....

Dazzler · **Reply #19: January 21, 2012, 21:16:15**

2i30s · **Reply #20: January 21, 2012, 21:28:09**

Doggie 1 · **Reply #21: February 10, 2012, 12:14:37**

A quick update.
I called into my friendly local Hyundai service dept today and started to tell him about the door handle and he finished off the story for me.
Common problem apparently.
He's ordered a new one which will be here in a few days and fitted under warranty.
He said they've done heaps of them.

I think when I showed him which finger it was as I left he probably thought it was a bit rude after he'd been very helpful, but I'm sure he'll understand when he stops and thinks about it

syecadelic · **Reply #22: February 10, 2012, 12:37:08**

Quote from: db08 on February 10, 2012, 12:14:37

I think when I showed him which finger it was as I left he probably thought it was a bit rude after he'd been very helpful, but I'm sure he'll understand when he stops and thinks about it

at least it was just the one and not two that were cut...

Dazzler · **Reply #23: February 10, 2012, 21:06:17**

Good one Dave

Doggie 1 · **Reply #24: March 14, 2012, 07:35:11**

Just a quick update.
Chrome door handle replaced under warranty - all doing well

Phil №❶ · **Reply #25: March 14, 2012, 09:05:53**

That's what we like to hear.

Dazzler · **Reply #26: March 14, 2012, 11:30:37**

Quote from: 847563 on March 14, 2012, 09:05:53

That's what we like to hear.

agentr31 · **Reply #27: March 15, 2012, 10:46:42**

good to see it fixed!!!

i wonder why the chrome plating cut you... its literally like 200 microns thick! one would think it would break before damaging skin!

300pete · **Reply #28: September 23, 2012, 22:09:04**

Quote from: db08 on January 20, 2012, 02:23:45

I went to open the driver's door from the inside yesterday as I've done thousands of times before and felt something rather sharp.
The "chrome look" coating has started to lift and it sliced the end of my finger open - blood everywhere, wasn't happy
Has anyone else had this happen?
I'm opening the door very carefully now. I wonder if that would be a warranty fix to replace it (the handle that is, not my finger)?

Had the same problem with both front door handles and auto trans gear selector.

They can give you a nasty cut!

Live In Qld Aus and it gets hot here. Suspect the heat is degrading the glue used to stick the "fake chrome" to the plastic handles.
Replaced under warranty by dealer without hassle.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #29: September 23, 2012, 22:10:54**

Welcome 300 pete