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BadAssZL1 · 10-24-2013, 05:42 PM

Any GM dealer out here, if you can tell me how to get in contact with a GM regional manager would be GREATLY appreciated!

This dealership SMITH AUTOGROUP in Fort Smith, AR is all jacked up on mountain dew! Gotta laugh to keep from crying!!

We've gotten 2 estimates on paint repair ($1700 - $1900), the dealership thinks we are in cahoots with them and that car only needs clay bar detail! If all it needed was detailing then that's what would be done. I want to ENJOY my car not see it in a body shop for repair. If car wasn't done right to cover THEIR MISTAKE then why would I want to send it back to them just to F it up even further!!!

This is almost getting to the point of having to hire a lawyer. A BRAND NEW $55000 car SHOULD NOT need this kind of work done. Shit does happen (and seems like always to me!) but like chevy dealer here said "if it did, you would NOT have been able to tell.

Msmall143 · 10-24-2013, 05:46 PM

What's wrong with the paint?

skipinminn · 10-24-2013, 05:56 PM

PICTURES PLEASE I'd like to see the problem ??

KLR ZL1 · 10-24-2013, 06:45 PM

I am a little confused as to what the original problem was and what the dealer did to fix it and what is wrong now. How many miles are on your ZL1?

knitetrain05 · 10-24-2013, 06:50 PM

What is the dam problem!!

OldScoolCamaro · 10-24-2013, 07:36 PM

....yadda yadda yadda, I think most of us have some blemishes if the owner looked hard enough,, I know I got mine, some fisheye, but WTF....you don't see it when you stand on it...just sayin'.., and that makes it all good to go. It's not a shrine or musieum piece for the ages.

skipinminn · 10-24-2013, 08:01 PM

One trip down the Highway and a Rock chip! It's apart of having a car you DRIVE!! NOT keep in the GARAGE and LOOK AT :0 It's Life <<

spratleyea · 10-24-2013, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OldScoolCamaro

....yadda yadda yadda, I think most of us have some blemishes if the owner looked hard enough,, I know I got mine, some fisheye, but WTF....you don't see it when you stand on it...just sayin'.., and that makes it all good to go. It's not a shrine or musieum piece for the ages.

I agree, these cars are not museum pieces, with all due respect, just drive it and enjoy the ride.

OldScoolCamaro · 10-24-2013, 08:28 PM

...the OP moans about everything ZL1, ....., make you go hmmmmmmmmmm.....

URBAN LEGEND · 10-24-2013, 08:40 PM

If you want flawless paint then you need a Bentley or a McLaren in your life. Orange peel and overspray will be present at this price point.

Bargeratt · 10-24-2013, 08:54 PM

I do not agree with y'all on settling on a bad paint job because this is not a Bentley. The ZL1 means a lot to GM and to all of us and they put so much into it I would think the paint should shine like a brand new penny. I had bad scuffs in my hood on pick up. To me that was WTF. I don't care if it is a 55k or 20k car.

URBAN LEGEND · 10-24-2013, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bargeratt

I do not agree with y'all on settling on a bad paint job because this is not a Bentley. The ZL1 means a lot to GM and to all of us and they put so much into it I would think the paint should shine like a brand new penny. I had bad scuffs in my hood on pick up. To me that was WTF. I don't care if it is a 55k or 20k car.

We have no pictures though. OP hasn't shown the damage.

45thCamaro · 10-24-2013, 09:42 PM

Just a side note to talk about the paint, one thing that annoys me is that they didn't paint all the way into the A pillar. If you look down in the crevice you can see (on my car at least) that they didn't paint it.

SamHouseIII · 10-24-2013, 10:21 PM

I had paint problems and the dealer took care of them, Jim Glover Rocks!!

10-24-2013, 05:42 PM	#1
BadAssZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black on black Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 34	N I G H T M A R E .......to paint problem Any GM dealer out here, if you can tell me how to get in contact with a GM regional manager would be GREATLY appreciated! This dealership SMITH AUTOGROUP in Fort Smith, AR is all jacked up on mountain dew! Gotta laugh to keep from crying!! We've gotten 2 estimates on paint repair ($1700 - $1900), the dealership thinks we are in cahoots with them and that car only needs clay bar detail! If all it needed was detailing then that's what would be done. I want to ENJOY my car not see it in a body shop for repair. If car wasn't done right to cover THEIR MISTAKE then why would I want to send it back to them just to F it up even further!!! This is almost getting to the point of having to hire a lawyer. A BRAND NEW $55000 car SHOULD NOT need this kind of work done. Shit does happen (and seems like always to me!) but like chevy dealer here said "if it did, you would NOT have been able to tell. __________________ Carol

10-24-2013, 06:45 PM	#4
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	I am a little confused as to what the original problem was and what the dealer did to fix it and what is wrong now. How many miles are on your ZL1? __________________

10-24-2013, 07:36 PM	#6
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	....yadda yadda yadda, I think most of us have some blemishes if the owner looked hard enough,, I know I got mine, some fisheye, but WTF....you don't see it when you stand on it...just sayin'.., and that makes it all good to go. It's not a shrine or musieum piece for the ages. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-24-2013, 08:28 PM	#9
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	...the OP moans about everything ZL1, ....., make you go hmmmmmmmmmm..... __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

10-24-2013, 10:21 PM	#14
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,722	I had paint problems and the dealer took care of them, Jim Glover Rocks!! __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

10-24-2013, 05:46 PM	#2
Msmall143 Drives: Camaro Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NOVA Posts: 1,718	What's wrong with the paint?

10-24-2013, 05:56 PM	#3
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	PICTURES PLEASE I'd like to see the problem ??

10-24-2013, 06:50 PM	#5
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	What is the dam problem!!

10-24-2013, 08:01 PM	#7
skipinminn Chiquita Drives: 2013 1LE/1SS YELLO1LE 1 of Only 28 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Mpls. Mn./Hudson,Wi. Posts: 4,740 View My Garage	One trip down the Highway and a Rock chip! It's apart of having a car you DRIVE!! NOT keep in the GARAGE and LOOK AT :0 It's Life <<

10-24-2013, 08:40 PM	#10
URBAN LEGEND Drives: 20 X3M CP & 19 ZL1 1LE A10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Brenham, TX Posts: 3,517	If you want flawless paint then you need a Bentley or a McLaren in your life. Orange peel and overspray will be present at this price point.

10-24-2013, 08:54 PM	#11
Bargeratt Drives: ZL1, Rally Yellow Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Chesapeake Va Posts: 79	I do not agree with y'all on settling on a bad paint job because this is not a Bentley. The ZL1 means a lot to GM and to all of us and they put so much into it I would think the paint should shine like a brand new penny. I had bad scuffs in my hood on pick up. To me that was WTF. I don't care if it is a 55k or 20k car.

10-24-2013, 09:42 PM	#13
45thCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 45th Anniversary RS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: New York Posts: 2,418	Just a side note to talk about the paint, one thing that annoys me is that they didn't paint all the way into the A pillar. If you look down in the crevice you can see (on my car at least) that they didn't paint it.