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efpardo · 06-10-2009, 03:27 PM

I’ve had my car for almost two weeks and I just noticed an odd defect on both rear wheel wells. On the body at the point where the body meets the bumper I noticed waviness in the metal. It is very subtle but definitely there.

During my first oil change today, I pointed this out to the dealer, but they said there was not much they could do unless they re-worked the panel.

I’m not so bothered at this point because it’s just not that noticeable but I do wonder how common this may be.

I'll try to post pics later.

RPO_Z28 · 06-10-2009, 03:32 PM

LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions.

JMHO

*The_Blur* · 06-10-2009, 03:35 PM

Post us some pics from from and back. We need a few angles to evaluate the problem.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions.

JMHO

On this forum or with Chevy?

Not a very good peice of advice with the dealer if the problem has merit. If it's the forum you're talking about I would have to agree.

Pictures would be a good thing though.

Walking out to look at mine now.

efpardo · 06-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Here ya go - I tried to use house siding to show the wave - It's subtle

Number 3 · 06-10-2009, 04:16 PM

I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing what you are describing. There is a subtle horizontal feature line just above the joint between the rear FASCIA (not bumper) and the rear quarter panel.

Everything I'm seeing in your photo looks about what I'd expect to see.

hb-rocks · 06-10-2009, 04:22 PM

CHEESE AND RICE...
talk about optical illusions.....
I would suggest...
If you really wanna try and show this....get rid of all the reflections....do this inside with lighting and a different colored background...

Then once you get the picture....use an editing software....to draw an arrow or..... circle the highlighted area that you notice this wave at...

vdevine · 06-10-2009, 04:27 PM

When mine comes in I'm going to look as mine is black and should be really distinct.

Yours does have subtle changes. It's more noticable in the 2nd pic. Really doesn't look bad though.

efpardo · 06-10-2009, 04:28 PM

CHEESY PIZZA

Dudes Take it easy - I said it was SUBTLE - If you have a Camaro just check it. Like I said, I'm not bothered. I'm just curious.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 04:38 PM

Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok.

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Vash · 06-10-2009, 04:46 PM

That's the brick in the house.

There is nothing wrong there looks perfect.

hb-rocks · 06-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok.

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That's what I saw too....but my guess is....you would have to be there in person to actually tell for real.

catmaster1 · 06-10-2009, 04:55 PM

looks good to me! let er' buck

Lauryn200 · 06-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Looks alright...but if it's something that will be bugging you every time "you" wash and wax,detail it...talk to your dealer about it....

06-10-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	Wavy Rear Fender Defect? I’ve had my car for almost two weeks and I just noticed an odd defect on both rear wheel wells. On the body at the point where the body meets the bumper I noticed waviness in the metal. It is very subtle but definitely there. During my first oil change today, I pointed this out to the dealer, but they said there was not much they could do unless they re-worked the panel. I’m not so bothered at this point because it’s just not that noticeable but I do wonder how common this may be. I'll try to post pics later.

06-10-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator Drives: 2018 Harley-Davidson Street Bob Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 14,769	Post us some pics from from and back. We need a few angles to evaluate the problem. __________________ RDP Motorsport//GEN5DIY//Cultrag Performance//JPSS//Rodgets Chevrolet// Operation Demon//Buy at Invoice//RACECARWEAR RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. warn 145:159 ban

06-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#6
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,172 View My Garage	I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing what you are describing. There is a subtle horizontal feature line just above the joint between the rear FASCIA (not bumper) and the rear quarter panel. Everything I'm seeing in your photo looks about what I'd expect to see. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

06-10-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 605 View My Garage	I can see it. When mine comes in I'm going to look as mine is black and should be really distinct. Yours does have subtle changes. It's more noticable in the 2nd pic. Really doesn't look bad though. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

06-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#10
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok. __________________

06-10-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,748	LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions. JMHO

06-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	Here ya go - I tried to use house siding to show the wave - It's subtle

06-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
hb-rocks Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HB CA Posts: 567	CHEESE AND RICE... talk about optical illusions..... I would suggest... If you really wanna try and show this....get rid of all the reflections....do this inside with lighting and a different colored background... Then once you get the picture....use an editing software....to draw an arrow or..... circle the highlighted area that you notice this wave at...

06-10-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2016 Camaro #182300 \| 2SS \| HBM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 1,203 View My Garage	CHEESY PIZZA Dudes Take it easy - I said it was SUBTLE - If you have a Camaro just check it. Like I said, I'm not bothered. I'm just curious.

06-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,104	That's the brick in the house. There is nothing wrong there looks perfect.

06-10-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	looks good to me! let er' buck

06-10-2009, 05:46 PM	#14
Lauryn200 I Pity The Fool Drives: Jeep Wrangler '06 & VW GTI 09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 875 View My Garage	Looks alright...but if it's something that will be bugging you every time "you" wash and wax,detail it...talk to your dealer about it.... __________________ ........"Is custom faded?" Jeep Wrangler 06 & VW GTI 09 "My Fast"-

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