Front Plate bracket installed by mistake.. grrr - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Lurker67 · 07-02-2010, 09:34 AM

Dealer called and said they prepped the car so fast he didn't get to them in time. So now my front plate mount is installed with rivets...

He said he would fix it.. but that would involve removing the bumper, filling and repainting... grrrrr..

I suppose it is not worth the trouble or potential for further screw up..
Or do I just remove it and have 2 little holes?
I'm betting I could fill & blend just fine w/touchup paint..

thoughts?

cubjag · 07-02-2010, 09:36 AM

Make them fix it. Why would you take delivery of a car with holes in the bumper?

jagan323 · 07-02-2010, 09:37 AM

No... How do you plan to FILL and TOuchup? Most of the time, touchup paint goes on too thick and is slightly OFF color... Imo, if you are going to do it, don't do it yourself. Get the pros to do it. And well, the fact is, if they promised you that they wouldnt put on the plates... then leave it to their word. If they screw up, they start again, they know this as well. So don't do it yourself =p Or just live with the front plate. =D

Lurker67 · 07-02-2010, 09:39 AM

I may take it for the weekend and then drop it off to have them fix it. otherwise it will be late next week after the holiday and all..

It would be best of they just swapped bumpers with another car.. done in an hour or so..

UncleBenny · 07-02-2010, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lurker67

thoughts?

He said they'd fix it, so let them do it. Doubt it will take them very long to do and unless you're a pro at this stuff, they'll do a much better job.

SS One · 07-02-2010, 09:41 AM

There will be FOUR not so little holes, and I doubt that you could fill it and use touch-up paint and it not ne noticeable. If the dealer is willing to fix it, let him. If you don't, you will always look at that front bumper and say "I should have let the dealer fix this". I guarantee that you will feel much better about your car.

caverman · 07-02-2010, 09:45 AM

I'm sure they'll re-spray the whole bumper.

I say make the fix it and double check it before you take delivery. If it's even remotely visible then make them fix it again.

It's not yours until you take possession and don't compromise. You'll kick yourself for a long time if you do.

Lurker67 · 07-02-2010, 09:45 AM

You guys are right - I'll pick up and enjoy for a few days (I can't wait!) and then I'll drop it back next week or so and have it fixed.
Thanks

ps. No laughing at the pics of my front license plate later tonight.

Johnnyma45 · 07-02-2010, 11:20 AM

Sorry to hear that. Same situation happened to me, I had mine fixed recently by the dealer through their body shop connection, they did a great job without having to remove the bumper. Look at this post for before/after pics, posts #16 and #21:

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90294

Good luck. Have the dealer take care of it and don't worry.

RoyalKev · 07-02-2010, 11:28 AM

Look up there body shop reviews and then decide to fix it or not, either there going to do a hackjob or a good job.

JohnInSoCal · 07-02-2010, 12:23 PM

I would be leery about them repainting the whole bumper, if they are going to attempt to fill and paint the area around it then worst case secnario is if it looks like crap just put the license bracket back on to cover it up.

ChrisBlair · 07-02-2010, 01:03 PM

If it were me? I'd remove it myself, and put plastic plugs approximating the body color into the holes. That's just me though. But before I left the dealer, I think they'd be doing something or other for me, since they equipped the car in a way contrary to the way their customer specified!

Inferno Man · 07-02-2010, 01:05 PM

I would either leave it alone or replace the bumper.......a fill in the long run will look bad.........JMHO....Good Luck

2010 SSRS · 07-02-2010, 01:07 PM

Tell them they now owe you an SS for putting holes in your Camaro.

07-02-2010, 09:37 AM	#3
jagan323 I have no life Drives: 06' Subaru STI, ex-Camaro V6 LLT Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 3,189	No... How do you plan to FILL and TOuchup? Most of the time, touchup paint goes on too thick and is slightly OFF color... Imo, if you are going to do it, don't do it yourself. Get the pros to do it. And well, the fact is, if they promised you that they wouldnt put on the plates... then leave it to their word. If they screw up, they start again, they know this as well. So don't do it yourself =p Or just live with the front plate. =D __________________ List of Camaro DIY The Blog

07-02-2010, 09:39 AM	#4
Lurker67 Drives: Toyota Tundra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 181	I may take it for the weekend and then drop it off to have them fix it. otherwise it will be late next week after the holiday and all.. It would be best of they just swapped bumpers with another car.. done in an hour or so.. __________________ Order Number: NXZTB0 - 2LT/RS CGM Auto VIN# 3529 Status: (1100) Preliminary order accepted - May 11, 2010 Status: (2500) Order Preferenced - May 18,2010 Status: (3000) Order Accepted by Production Control - May 20,2010 TPW: 6/14/10 Status: (3300) Order Scheduled for Production - May 26, 2010 Status: (3400) Order Broadcast - June 9, 2010 Status: (3800) Order Produced - June 15, 2010 Status: (4000) Order Available to Ship - June 15, 2010 Status: Finally picked up July 2nd, 2010!

07-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I'm sure they'll re-spray the whole bumper. I say make the fix it and double check it before you take delivery. If it's even remotely visible then make them fix it again. It's not yours until you take possession and don't compromise. You'll kick yourself for a long time if you do. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

07-02-2010, 09:45 AM	#8
Lurker67 Drives: Toyota Tundra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 181	You guys are right - I'll pick up and enjoy for a few days (I can't wait!) and then I'll drop it back next week or so and have it fixed. Thanks ps. No laughing at the pics of my front license plate later tonight. __________________ Order Number: NXZTB0 - 2LT/RS CGM Auto VIN# 3529 Status: (1100) Preliminary order accepted - May 11, 2010 Status: (2500) Order Preferenced - May 18,2010 Status: (3000) Order Accepted by Production Control - May 20,2010 TPW: 6/14/10 Status: (3300) Order Scheduled for Production - May 26, 2010 Status: (3400) Order Broadcast - June 9, 2010 Status: (3800) Order Produced - June 15, 2010 Status: (4000) Order Available to Ship - June 15, 2010 Status: Finally picked up July 2nd, 2010!

07-02-2010, 01:03 PM	#12
ChrisBlair Buick 455 Fan Drives: 1970 Buick, 2012 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 5,957	If it were me? I'd remove it myself, and put plastic plugs approximating the body color into the holes. That's just me though. But before I left the dealer, I think they'd be doing something or other for me, since they equipped the car in a way contrary to the way their customer specified! __________________

07-02-2010, 09:34 AM	#1
Lurker67 Drives: Toyota Tundra Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Mass Posts: 181	Front Plate bracket installed by mistake.. grrr Dealer called and said they prepped the car so fast he didn't get to them in time. So now my front plate mount is installed with rivets... He said he would fix it.. but that would involve removing the bumper, filling and repainting... grrrrr.. I suppose it is not worth the trouble or potential for further screw up.. Or do I just remove it and have 2 little holes? I'm betting I could fill & blend just fine w/touchup paint.. thoughts? __________________ Order Number: NXZTB0 - 2LT/RS CGM Auto VIN# 3529 Status: (1100) Preliminary order accepted - May 11, 2010 Status: (2500) Order Preferenced - May 18,2010 Status: (3000) Order Accepted by Production Control - May 20,2010 TPW: 6/14/10 Status: (3300) Order Scheduled for Production - May 26, 2010 Status: (3400) Order Broadcast - June 9, 2010 Status: (3800) Order Produced - June 15, 2010 Status: (4000) Order Available to Ship - June 15, 2010 Status: Finally picked up July 2nd, 2010!

07-02-2010, 09:36 AM	#2
cubjag Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 126 View My Garage	Make them fix it. Why would you take delivery of a car with holes in the bumper?

07-02-2010, 09:41 AM	#6
SS One Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 109	There will be FOUR not so little holes, and I doubt that you could fill it and use touch-up paint and it not ne noticeable. If the dealer is willing to fix it, let him. If you don't, you will always look at that front bumper and say "I should have let the dealer fix this". I guarantee that you will feel much better about your car.

07-02-2010, 11:20 AM	#9
Johnnyma45 Former Camaro Owner Drives: 2011 Dodge Charger R/T Join Date: May 2010 Location: Carrollton, TX Posts: 604 View My Garage	Sorry to hear that. Same situation happened to me, I had mine fixed recently by the dealer through their body shop connection, they did a great job without having to remove the bumper. Look at this post for before/after pics, posts #16 and #21: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=90294 Good luck. Have the dealer take care of it and don't worry.

07-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#10
RoyalKev Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 973	Look up there body shop reviews and then decide to fix it or not, either there going to do a hackjob or a good job.

07-02-2010, 12:23 PM	#11
JohnInSoCal Drives: RJT L99 500HP Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 535	I would be leery about them repainting the whole bumper, if they are going to attempt to fill and paint the area around it then worst case secnario is if it looks like crap just put the license bracket back on to cover it up.

07-02-2010, 01:05 PM	#13
Inferno Man Drives: IOM 2SS/RS 2010 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Blue Crab Heaven Posts: 926	I would either leave it alone or replace the bumper.......a fill in the long run will look bad.........JMHO....Good Luck __________________ Inferno Orange 2SS/RS 2000 4/21/2010 3000 4/28/2010 TPW 5/10/2010 3300 5/5/2010 3400 5/10/2010 3800 5/11/2010 HOME 5/28/2010!!!!!

07-02-2010, 01:07 PM	#14
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	Tell them they now owe you an SS for putting holes in your Camaro. __________________ Jannetty Racing JRE Street Package

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