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wbdinger · 04-20-2010, 06:40 PM

Just did a first hand wash of Patches our 2010 SS LS3 and disscovered 16 dust spots raised in the clearcoat on the main body panels, not the f/r clips or spoiler. its late in the day to take to dealer but I will. Has anyone
also had this and attemted warraty? car is just 28 days old.
or am I better to just wet sand and polish?

Cam 427 · 04-22-2010, 06:12 PM

I have a couple of small spots. I'm not too worried about it since I'll get rock chips eventually. But 16? I would think warranty would cover it. Although it is just a "Camaro", I would think the quality control to be better. Good luck.

BICHN CAMARO · 04-26-2010, 06:57 AM

How big are the spots? Can you feel them when you run your finger over the top? Also can you see what caused the dust spot? Black spec of something?
If you cannot see any debri in the paint I would just have a qualified tech nib the spots with some 2000 wet paper and then buff. Key word here is QUALIFIED. The dealer should cover it and be able to handle the job or know where to send it for the repair. If there is debri that can be seen it may cause a problem and pop off at a later date. Wet sanding it smooth will only make the spot more noticeable unless you sand it all the way out and most likely result in a sand through. Be sure the person who makes the call is a trained refinisher not a typical service jocky.

mercedestech · 05-07-2010, 10:32 PM

My camaro has atleast 16 spots in the clear if not more! I took it to the dealer today, and they are having their bodyshop sand and buff it next week. I also have spots on the bottom of the doors (can only be seen when the car is on a lift) where the clear was laid on so thick it started to drip from the panel. would expect more attention to detil for $38000

2010 SSRS · 05-08-2010, 01:34 PM

that sux

mercedestech · 05-23-2010, 09:51 PM

Got my car back on Friday...looks great! They even gave me a camaro to drive while they were performing the work. Now the finish looks like it should have at delivery.....they only had to sand and buff....no paintwork at all. I was very relieved!

BICHN CAMARO · 06-02-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mercedestech

Got my car back on Friday...looks great! They even gave me a camaro to drive while they were performing the work. Now the finish looks like it should have at delivery.....they only had to sand and buff....no paintwork at all. I was very relieved!

Very cool dude! Your dealer took care of you. I have the same color and can only find one dust spot and the paint seems to be holding up against chipping very well.

2010 Bumblebee · 06-28-2010, 11:22 AM

I've made a thread where we can try to find something in common about these issues. Mine has junk in the clear that make bumps like open wounds, and under the yellow color coat too !

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92130

04-20-2010, 06:40 PM	#1
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Dust spots in clearcoat? Just did a first hand wash of Patches our 2010 SS LS3 and disscovered 16 dust spots raised in the clearcoat on the main body panels, not the f/r clips or spoiler. its late in the day to take to dealer but I will. Has anyone also had this and attemted warraty? car is just 28 days old. or am I better to just wet sand and polish? __________________ DYI Oil Catch Can, DYI dash ABL, DyI fender "V"emblems, ACC Plasma DRL, DYI Painted red SS on steering wheel, DYI CGM painted bowties on wheels, DYI Clearcoated Brake Calipers, Eibach pro 1" lowering springs, GM Heratige grill, GM skipshift eliminator, GMPP 92206992 Exhaust, 2-10" Kenwood subs w/350watt pioneer amp, RiderGraphics hood spears/gill outlines, 9x20 wheels-custom silver,weather tech mats, ARH 17/8 headers and cats. Tuned by Davenport Motorsports. Last edited by wbdinger; 04-20-2010 at 07:09 PM.

05-07-2010, 10:32 PM	#4
mercedestech Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM,2013 Mercedes ML350 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron Posts: 507	My camaro has atleast 16 spots in the clear if not more! I took it to the dealer today, and they are having their bodyshop sand and buff it next week. I also have spots on the bottom of the doors (can only be seen when the car is on a lift) where the clear was laid on so thick it started to drip from the panel. would expect more attention to detil for $38000 __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles 1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989!

05-08-2010, 01:34 PM	#5
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	that sux __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

05-23-2010, 09:51 PM	#6
mercedestech Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM,2013 Mercedes ML350 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Akron Posts: 507	Got my car back on Friday...looks great! They even gave me a camaro to drive while they were performing the work. Now the finish looks like it should have at delivery.....they only had to sand and buff....no paintwork at all. I was very relieved! __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Whipple 2.9L, Rotofab CAI and coil covers, XS Power LT's and full 3" exhaust, Vengeance kaotic cam package (trunion kit,dual springs,titanium retainers,hardened pushrods,c5r chain,ls2 tensioner, melling oil pump) Mgw shifter, 160 deg Tstat, prosport gauges, LPE dual pump, FIC 60lb injectors, level 5 DSS Axles 1994 Z28 MSD optispark, K&N CAI, Magnaflow y pipe..Cat..and cat back. 1998 wheels, custom tune(sold ) 1993 Base V6 sold to buy Z28 1994 Purple Pearl V6...sold 1979 Base Car with inline 250ci 6 cyl! My first car in 1989!

06-28-2010, 11:22 AM	#8
2010 Bumblebee Drives: Transformers Edition Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mass Posts: 1,048 View My Garage	I've made a thread where we can try to find something in common about these issues. Mine has junk in the clear that make bumps like open wounds, and under the yellow color coat too ! http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92130 __________________ The Yellow Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=128 Northern Massachusetts & Southern New Hampshire Camaro Club http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=127 The mother of all supercharger questions thread http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77958 My 2010 Camaro Review http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2025442#post2025442 2010 Transformer Edition Camaro L99 Auto

04-22-2010, 06:12 PM	#2
Cam 427 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 677	I have a couple of small spots. I'm not too worried about it since I'll get rock chips eventually. But 16? I would think warranty would cover it. Although it is just a "Camaro", I would think the quality control to be better. Good luck.

04-26-2010, 06:57 AM	#3
BICHN CAMARO Drives: without a license: ss 6m Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Idaho Penitentiary Posts: 180	How big are the spots? Can you feel them when you run your finger over the top? Also can you see what caused the dust spot? Black spec of something? If you cannot see any debri in the paint I would just have a qualified tech nib the spots with some 2000 wet paper and then buff. Key word here is QUALIFIED. The dealer should cover it and be able to handle the job or know where to send it for the repair. If there is debri that can be seen it may cause a problem and pop off at a later date. Wet sanding it smooth will only make the spot more noticeable unless you sand it all the way out and most likely result in a sand through. Be sure the person who makes the call is a trained refinisher not a typical service jocky.

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