This flaw was brought to my attention...:Update 4/1/14 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

BMTGIE · 03-04-2014, 05:22 PM

My Mom showed me this on the front bumper. It's black blotches on the top of the bumper on both ends. You can't see it when you're within 3 ft of the car, but once your pass that you can see it when focused on it. Looks like a bad Kandy job. Sucks because I don't want to be without my new car...

4/1/14/ Update:

So I'm having warranty work done to the engine, so I figure I should handle this paint issue while the car is at the dealer. I Email the service consultant these pics. She calls me with an update for the work on the engine, I asked her did she ever get the pics I emailed to her. She says "yes I forwarded them to the paint and body director, and he says its just metallic chips not chemical spotting, basically saying it's not an issue." Really? They are insulting my intelligence, its clearly blotching of some sort. I should get my car back tomorrow from the warranty work for the engine so tomorrow I will be going up there. I knew I was going to run into BS trying to get this paint problem corrected.

menendez1293 · 03-04-2014, 05:27 PM

Sorry but I'm not seeing exactly what is wrong.

SPARTAN sui · 03-04-2014, 05:32 PM

I see reflections in your paint, but that's normal because paint is shiny... lol

Harry.S · 03-04-2014, 05:37 PM

Not sure if its the pictures but I see black blotches on the top part of your bumper. (Right above headlights)

BMTGIE · 03-04-2014, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harry.S

Not sure if its the pictures but I see black blotches on the top part of your bumper. (Right above headlights)

No it's not the pics. Yea you're right, above the headlights.

You can see it good in person and looks a lot worse.

It's hard to capture it.

RaySouth · 03-04-2014, 06:48 PM

I can see what you are talking about.

I would take it to the dealer.

ihaveacamaro · 03-04-2014, 07:39 PM

I see it too, that is weird. Another vote to take it to the dealer if it's under warranty.

And when the dealer gives you the eventual run around, contact Chevy Customer Service on here. I believe the username is ChevyCustmrServce or something like that.

SlowSS · 03-04-2014, 07:40 PM

Yeah man you need to take that thing back to the dealer. That looks horrible! On the bright side they will repaint and you should be good to go

BMTGIE · 03-04-2014, 07:43 PM

Better pic

cant_get_rite · 03-04-2014, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlowSS

Yeah man you need to take that thing back to the dealer. That looks horrible! On the bright side they will repaint and you should be good to go

I agree. The only thing I will be concern about is, once the dealership repaint the bumper, will the color match the rest of the car. I had that same problem but with the rear bumper. Just something to think about

2010SLVRBULIT · 03-04-2014, 08:04 PM

take it back..more so if you paid extra for the special color..

BMTGIE · 03-04-2014, 08:11 PM

The dealer I bought the car from is 80 miles away.

First thing my local dealers ask when you go in for warranty work, "Did you buy the car from here?" It's always a hassle, I will get to it eventually.

RRM isn't a premium color.

TXLS3 · 03-04-2014, 10:22 PM

get it fixed.. then you have your new car back without the black spots that keep you up at night.

presholt33 · 03-05-2014, 08:12 AM

Does the car have a clear bra on it?

03-04-2014, 05:22 PM	#1
BMTGIE Drives: 2014 RRM SS/ 2011 Black LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 305	This flaw was brought to my attention...:Update 4/1/14 My Mom showed me this on the front bumper. It's black blotches on the top of the bumper on both ends. You can't see it when you're within 3 ft of the car, but once your pass that you can see it when focused on it. Looks like a bad Kandy job. Sucks because I don't want to be without my new car... *4/1/14/ Update:* So I'm having warranty work done to the engine, so I figure I should handle this paint issue while the car is at the dealer. I Email the service consultant these pics. She calls me with an update for the work on the engine, I asked her did she ever get the pics I emailed to her. She says "yes I forwarded them to the paint and body director, and he says its just metallic chips not chemical spotting, basically saying it's not an issue." Really? They are insulting my intelligence, its clearly blotching of some sort. I should get my car back tomorrow from the warranty work for the engine so tomorrow I will be going up there. I knew I was going to run into BS trying to get this paint problem corrected. Last edited by BMTGIE; 04-02-2014 at 07:52 AM.

03-04-2014, 05:32 PM	#3
SPARTAN sui PC Technician Drives: 2016 Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,161	I see reflections in your paint, but that's normal because paint is shiny... lol __________________

03-04-2014, 07:39 PM	#7
ihaveacamaro I like teeth. Drives: #198 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 4,817	I see it too, that is weird. Another vote to take it to the dealer if it's under warranty. And when the dealer gives you the eventual run around, contact Chevy Customer Service on here. I believe the username is ChevyCustmrServce or something like that. __________________ . Please check out my youtube detailing channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/roshan517 "When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you will be successful."

03-04-2014, 07:40 PM	#8
SlowSS Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Commerce, GA Posts: 3,873	Yeah man you need to take that thing back to the dealer. That looks horrible! On the bright side they will repaint and you should be good to go __________________ My Build Thread!

03-04-2014, 07:43 PM	#9
BMTGIE Drives: 2014 RRM SS/ 2011 Black LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 305	Better pic Last edited by BMTGIE; 03-04-2014 at 07:58 PM.

03-04-2014, 05:27 PM	#2
menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Sorry but I'm not seeing exactly what is wrong.

03-04-2014, 05:37 PM	#4
Harry.S Drives: 2011 2lt black Camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: California Posts: 149	Not sure if its the pictures but I see black blotches on the top part of your bumper. (Right above headlights)

03-04-2014, 06:48 PM	#6
RaySouth Drives: 2013 ZL1 CRT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Green Bay Posts: 50	I can see what you are talking about. I would take it to the dealer.

03-04-2014, 08:04 PM	#11
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,527 View My Garage	take it back..more so if you paid extra for the special color..

03-04-2014, 08:11 PM	#12
BMTGIE Drives: 2014 RRM SS/ 2011 Black LS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 305	The dealer I bought the car from is 80 miles away. First thing my local dealers ask when you go in for warranty work, "Did you buy the car from here?" It's always a hassle, I will get to it eventually. RRM isn't a premium color.

03-04-2014, 10:22 PM	#13
TXLS3 Drives: 11' 2ss/rs ls3 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: houston Posts: 421 View My Garage	get it fixed.. then you have your new car back without the black spots that keep you up at night.

03-05-2014, 08:12 AM	#14
presholt33 Account Suspended Drives: too numerous Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: WY Posts: 376 View My Garage	Does the car have a clear bra on it?