Rally Stripes Ruined by pressure washer - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SSLarry · 12-23-2010, 06:22 PM

I had the guy who comes to our work clean the car today. I usually wash myself or go to a real expert, but I got lazy. I saw him using a pressure washer earlier but I didn't think anything of it. The damage is noticeable from about 15 feet away from the car.

He apologized (after I noticed) and offered to pay for it once I got quote. He said he was trying to remove a stain.

I don't think he knows what he's in for.

Choices are:
-Leave it (just take the cash)
-Replace just damaged stripe
-Another full set of matte black.
-Full set of Silver
-Go for different type of stripe
-Remove completely

svtjackal · 12-23-2010, 06:26 PM

Take that as your cue to get them painted, Or just take them off I think it looks cleaner without them.

the Kolektor · 12-23-2010, 06:26 PM

You could get the quote, get the cash and pay the difference to gave them painted on and not have this issue again. Or just replace the stripe. Either way, I would fix it, one way or the other, don't just leave it.

Oddball · 12-23-2010, 06:27 PM

Take the cash for the vinyl stripes and pay the money for painted stripes.

INTIMIDAT3R · 12-23-2010, 06:28 PM

Same thing happened on my '07 Monte Carlo SS.

Had to order the whole trunk stripe kit just to replace the damaged stripe.

Dealership did it under warranty. If your dealership is any good, they replace the damaged one under warranty.

If the backing glue was any good, the stripes wouldn't have peeled away.

Techinically, it is a warranty issue.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 12-23-2010, 06:30 PM

Painted stripes FTW!!!!

SSLarry · 12-23-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by INTIMIDAT3R

Same thing happened on my '07 Monte Carlo SS.

Had to order the whole trunk stripe kit just to replace the damaged stripe.

Dealership did it under warranty. If your dealership is any good, they replace the damaged one under warranty.

If the backing glue was any good, the stripes wouldn't have peeled away.

Techinically, it is a warranty issue.

They are OEM, but installed by my tint guy. I think they got a bit brittle in Florida sun. The silver would have endured better (and easier to wax).

Anyway, I don't think they were ever designed to withstand a power washer.

Sevn86 · 12-23-2010, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svtjackal

Take that as your cue to get them painted, Or just take them off I think it looks cleaner without them.

600hp-lpe · 12-23-2010, 06:55 PM

get Cash for removal/replacements and spend it for PAINTED ON STRIPES.

Russell James · 12-23-2010, 07:10 PM

I'd have a dealer put on the exact same set. If a dealer puts them on, will then be covered by warranty for the rest of the warranty on the car. Probably about a $500 oops for mr. pressure washer.

jrpimp00 · 12-23-2010, 07:15 PM

My wife had her striped replaced on her Tahoe 3 times in the last 2 years under warranty. The last time dealer said they wouldnt cover it since it looks like its been under a pressure washer (it had been). SO if you you do get vinyl again, let the dealer install it so you can have some kind of warranty.

CynAgain · 12-23-2010, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

Take the cash for the vinyl stripes and pay the money for painted stripes.

I vote for this too

Sir Nuke · 12-23-2010, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oddball

Take the cash for the vinyl stripes and pay the money for painted stripes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CynAgain

I vote for this too

HANDS DOWN, this would be the way to go.

scrapn4me · 12-23-2010, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Nuke

HANDS DOWN, this would be the way to go.

12-23-2010, 06:22 PM	#1
SSLarry Drives: 2SS LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 1,309	Rally Stripes Ruined by pressure washer I had the guy who comes to our work clean the car today. I usually wash myself or go to a real expert, but I got lazy. I saw him using a pressure washer earlier but I didn't think anything of it. The damage is noticeable from about 15 feet away from the car. He apologized (after I noticed) and offered to pay for it once I got quote. He said he was trying to remove a stain. I don't think he knows what he's in for. Choices are: -Leave it (just take the cash) -Replace just damaged stripe -Another full set of matte black. -Full set of Silver -Go for different type of stripe -Remove completely Attached Images __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS LS3, born: 4/10

12-23-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
svtjackal Drives: 2010 SIM camaro-2001 svt Lightning Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,011	Take that as your cue to get them painted, Or just take them off I think it looks cleaner without them. __________________ Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin Camaro Owners check out www.chicago5thgen.com

12-23-2010, 06:26 PM	#3
the Kolektor Patiently waiting.... Drives: 2007 Jeep Wrangler Sahara Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 625	You could get the quote, get the cash and pay the difference to gave them painted on and not have this issue again. Or just replace the stripe. Either way, I would fix it, one way or the other, don't just leave it. __________________ You Know......Sometimes you just can't fix stupid!!!!

12-23-2010, 07:15 PM	#11
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	My wife had her striped replaced on her Tahoe 3 times in the last 2 years under warranty. The last time dealer said they wouldnt cover it since it looks like its been under a pressure washer (it had been). SO if you you do get vinyl again, let the dealer install it so you can have some kind of warranty. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

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