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TornadoSS · 01-24-2011, 05:37 PM

Just dropped my 2011 SS off at dealer body shop for rear spoiler paint chip repair. Sounds like all they want to do is fix the chip area and re-shoot the clear coat? Not impressed with the handling of this issue. The service manager at my dealership and the body shop guys have never heard or seen this issue before? I even printed out the document that has the repair process and parts listed on it and they all looked at it like a cave man looking at something for the first time!!! WTH? I live in a city of 400,000+ people and there are a lot of camaros running around here.......I hope they fix it right.

Godon Hutchinson · 01-24-2011, 05:48 PM

Sent mine to the dealer back in like november, Was told they were going to paint the entire deck lid and they did. service guy said he would never try to just touch it up. used ppg paint guaranteed for live of car. i wounldnt settle for anything less then entire deck lid repainted.

KnightRiderSS · 01-25-2011, 04:03 PM

Stopped by Sullivan-Parkhill Chevy in my hometown with the service bulletin in hand. Of course the body shop supervisor says he had never heard of it (experience everyone else has had), but, said he would order the revised washer kit and call me when they get it in.

I also have a small chip in the right rear bumper about the size of a tic tac....he quoted me $450 to repaint but $25-30 to wet sand/touch up...I am trying to decide what to do there....

Coop · 01-25-2011, 04:39 PM

Where is this service bulletin for this problem?

KnightRiderSS · 01-25-2011, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop

Where is this service bulletin for this problem?

posted a few pages back by someone else....here it is again

IronMike · 01-26-2011, 11:18 AM

Noticed mine a few weeks ago, thought the problem was a fluke till I stumbled across this thread.. Called GM dealer, Taking mine in tomorrow.

xLoGiK1 · 01-26-2011, 11:26 AM

I've noticed chips under my spoiler a few months ago but have been hesitant on taking it to the dealer for repair. Has anyone had issues with the paint not matching? Also if they are going to repair it then I expect the whole trunk lid to be repainted and not just the where the chips are located.

ChvyBoss · 01-26-2011, 11:55 AM

Just noticed this pass weekend that I have this problem and I've only had my 2011 2SS/RS for 6months. Hope the dealer takes care of it.

Mrvnmartian · 01-26-2011, 12:52 PM

Since there is an official TSB the dealership has to take care of it. Each dealership is different as to what they do, paint the whole lid or just do touch-up. The bulletin doesn't specify what they should do in this area.
Important: It is important to perform the paint repair to prevent future corrosion concerns.
11. Repair any paint damage on the rear compartment lid.
I had mine done in Dec and they just did the touch-up, paint matches. The spacing is much higher and I do not forsee any further problems.

windzurfer · 01-26-2011, 12:56 PM

Dudes, quit grabbing the spoiler to open and close the trunk lid. use the Bowtie, at least if that pops off it's cheap to put back on. The paint is chipping because the spoiler flexes when you pull on it.

Nomad · 01-26-2011, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by windzurfer

Dudes, quit grabbing the spoiler to open and close the trunk lid. use the Bowtie, at least if that pops off it's cheap to put back on. The paint is chipping because the spoiler flexes when you pull on it.

Sorry but that's inaccurate. I've never touched my spoiler to open or close the decklid and I have the chips. I've used the bowtie every time. It's a design tolerance issue.

ssummit camaro · 01-26-2011, 02:08 PM

That is correct it is not because of how the trunk lid is closed. I have been to the dealer and seems every cars spoiler is gapped differently, and just to be sure i close mine using the bow tie to.

Quote:

Originally Posted by windzurfer

Dudes, quit grabbing the spoiler to open and close the trunk lid. use the Bowtie, at least if that pops off it's cheap to put back on. The paint is chipping because the spoiler flexes when you pull on it.

windzurfer · 01-26-2011, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssummit camaro

That is correct it is not because of how the trunk lid is closed. I have been to the dealer and seems every cars spoiler is gapped differently, and just to be sure i close mine using the bow tie to.

that is correct that it is correct that is not hot the lid it closed.

Maybe it's the serious horsepower we're laying down, get going so fast that the spoiler flexes, lol, seriously though I'm only kidding.

windzurfer · 01-26-2011, 03:36 PM

How old are yalls vehicles? I'm thinking of checking mine and taking the print out with me when I go pick up my tags in a week or so and have them do it then.

01-24-2011, 05:37 PM	#337
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	Just dropped my 2011 SS off at dealer body shop for rear spoiler paint chip repair. Sounds like all they want to do is fix the chip area and re-shoot the clear coat? Not impressed with the handling of this issue. The service manager at my dealership and the body shop guys have never heard or seen this issue before? I even printed out the document that has the repair process and parts listed on it and they all looked at it like a cave man looking at something for the first time!!! WTH? I live in a city of 400,000+ people and there are a lot of camaros running around here.......I hope they fix it right. __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

01-25-2011, 04:03 PM	#339
KnightRiderSS Voodoo Medicine Man Drives: Black 2SS with RS package Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: IL Posts: 917	Stopped by Sullivan-Parkhill Chevy in my hometown with the service bulletin in hand. Of course the body shop supervisor says he had never heard of it (experience everyone else has had), but, said he would order the revised washer kit and call me when they get it in. I also have a small chip in the right rear bumper about the size of a tic tac....he quoted me $450 to repaint but $25-30 to wet sand/touch up...I am trying to decide what to do there.... __________________

01-25-2011, 04:39 PM	#340
Coop Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lawton/Fort Sill, OK Posts: 1,632	Where is this service bulletin for this problem? __________________ 2010 Camaro 1SS Inferno Orange Magnusson Supercharger Installed and Tuned by ADM Performance, Roto Fab CAI IOM painted, MBRP Cat Back Exhaust, Barton Industries Short Shifter, Clear Image Headers, Pedders coilovers, BMR Front/Rear sway bars Trailing Arms and End Links, VMax ported TB

01-26-2011, 11:55 AM	#344
ChvyBoss THAT BOOST TURNS HEADS Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: SOCAL Posts: 2,084 View My Garage	Just noticed this pass weekend that I have this problem and I've only had my 2011 2SS/RS for 6months. Hope the dealer takes care of it. __________________ SoCal HT5 ENOUGH SAID

01-26-2011, 12:52 PM	#345
Mrvnmartian Drives: 2010 SGM 1LT (Manual) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Wetumpka, AL originally NY Posts: 368 View My Garage	Since there is an official TSB the dealership has to take care of it. Each dealership is different as to what they do, paint the whole lid or just do touch-up. The bulletin doesn't specify what they should do in this area. Important: It is important to perform the paint repair to prevent future corrosion concerns. 11. Repair any paint damage on the rear compartment lid. I had mine done in Dec and they just did the touch-up, paint matches. The spacing is much higher and I do not forsee any further problems. __________________ 2010 SGM Manual Trans Mods: Flowmaster, Solar Gard Window Tint, Front Bowtie from Gary's Customs, Green LED dome & trunk lights from AAC, Painted calipers used G2 paint, Emblem Pro underhood bowtie, Stealth Bulb turn signals.

01-24-2011, 05:48 PM	#338
Godon Hutchinson Drives: 2010 1SS/RS Imperial Blue Metallic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Huntington West Va Posts: 443	Sent mine to the dealer back in like november, Was told they were going to paint the entire deck lid and they did. service guy said he would never try to just touch it up. used ppg paint guaranteed for live of car. i wounldnt settle for anything less then entire deck lid repainted.

01-26-2011, 11:18 AM	#342
IronMike Drives: 2010 Black Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 131	Noticed mine a few weeks ago, thought the problem was a fluke till I stumbled across this thread.. Called GM dealer, Taking mine in tomorrow.

01-26-2011, 11:26 AM	#343
xLoGiK1 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Camaro Join Date: May 2010 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 728	I've noticed chips under my spoiler a few months ago but have been hesitant on taking it to the dealer for repair. Has anyone had issues with the paint not matching? Also if they are going to repair it then I expect the whole trunk lid to be repainted and not just the where the chips are located.

01-26-2011, 12:56 PM	#346
windzurfer Roll Tide!!!! Drives: 1987 Yugo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hades Posts: 76 View My Garage	Dudes, quit grabbing the spoiler to open and close the trunk lid. use the Bowtie, at least if that pops off it's cheap to put back on. The paint is chipping because the spoiler flexes when you pull on it.

01-26-2011, 03:36 PM	#350
windzurfer Roll Tide!!!! Drives: 1987 Yugo Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hades Posts: 76 View My Garage	How old are yalls vehicles? I'm thinking of checking mine and taking the print out with me when I go pick up my tags in a week or so and have them do it then.

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