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2011 SS · 04-14-2012, 07:20 PM

Any way to fix the orange peel in our paint, it looks like absolute crap, 38 thousand dollar car and I get a crap paint job...... Not trying to start a "the value is really good for what you get" war but is there anyway to fix it?

The Stig · 04-14-2012, 07:23 PM

check out the cosmetic maintenance subforum.

Speaking of.

moved to the cosmetic maintenance subforum

JLE58 · 04-14-2012, 07:30 PM

Car will have to be wet sanded. It isn't bad at all compared to most cars now. It shows up a lot more on black.

The Stig · 04-14-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by JLE58

Car will have to be wet sanded. It isn't bad at all compared to most cars now. It shows up a lot more on black.

wetsanding is overkill. A full detail with a PC and some Adam's products will be able to solve the problem.

2011 SS · 04-14-2012, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

wetsanding is overkill. A full detail with a PC and some Adam's products will be able to solve the problem.

False sir, I detailed it and corrected with the PC no bueno.

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billy mack · 04-14-2012, 07:34 PM

when you have peel, the only cure is to cut down the clear............

2011 SS · 04-14-2012, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by billy mack

when you have peel, the only cure is to cut down the clear............

Isnt the clear really thin

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The Stig · 04-14-2012, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 SS

False sir, I detailed it and corrected with the PC no bueno.

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OK. Though I'd pick up a PTM before you start wetsanding.

jeffny09 · 04-14-2012, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 SS

Isnt the clear really thin

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the clear is bad n thin...i corrected mine wit a pc and adams shr n fmp

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The Stig · 04-14-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffny09

the clear is bad n thin...i corrected mine wit a pc and adams shr n fmp

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hmmm

JLE58 · 04-14-2012, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stieger

wetsanding is overkill. A full detail with a PC and some Adam's products will be able to solve the problem.

There is no way to cut orange peel with a pc and anything Adams sales. You have to wet sand the car to get the orange peel out.

2011 SS · 04-14-2012, 08:03 PM

im scared to wet sand it! I dont wanna sand into the paint.
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JLE58 · 04-14-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011 SS

im scared to wet sand it! I dont wanna sand into the paint.
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You need to take it to a good body shop. Don't attempt yourself.

Todd@Autopia · 04-15-2012, 08:43 AM

You should be very scared to Wet Sand a new Camaro (or any car). I don't know if I would even trust a bodyshop, most of their experience is on sanding fresh repaints, and generally they really don't do a good job at that.

Here is a 458 Ferrari that I wetsanded from the factory. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...81#post4808181

To do the job to the highest level is EXTREMELY time consuming and requires a TON of experience. You literally cannot loose focus at one point for the next 50-60 hours.

04-14-2012, 07:20 PM	#1
2011 SS Drives: 2011 SS M6, LT's, CAI, SLP LM II's. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ok Posts: 196	Orange peel!? Any way to fix the orange peel in our paint, it looks like absolute crap, 38 thousand dollar car and I get a crap paint job...... Not trying to start a "the value is really good for what you get" war but is there anyway to fix it?

04-14-2012, 07:23 PM	#2
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	check out the cosmetic maintenance subforum. Speaking of. moved to the cosmetic maintenance subforum __________________

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JLE58 Drives: CGM,twin turbo, cam 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: ROCKMART, GA Posts: 2,185	Car will have to be wet sanded. It isn't bad at all compared to most cars now. It shows up a lot more on black.

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billy mack Drives: 2011 ss Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: summerside Posts: 23	when you have peel, the only cure is to cut down the clear............

04-14-2012, 08:03 PM	#12
2011 SS Drives: 2011 SS M6, LT's, CAI, SLP LM II's. Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ok Posts: 196	im scared to wet sand it! I dont wanna sand into the paint. Sent from my SPH-D710 using Tapatalk 2

04-15-2012, 08:43 AM	#14
Todd@Autopia Drives: 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orlando/Stuart, FL Posts: 1,161	You should be very scared to Wet Sand a new Camaro (or any car). I don't know if I would even trust a bodyshop, most of their experience is on sanding fresh repaints, and generally they really don't do a good job at that. Here is a 458 Ferrari that I wetsanded from the factory. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...81#post4808181 To do the job to the highest level is EXTREMELY time consuming and requires a TON of experience. You literally cannot loose focus at one point for the next 50-60 hours.