It happened :( Buddy got in car with a screwdriver in pocket and BAM! - Page 2

sklippi2018 · 03-01-2023, 06:58 AM

Find a reputable leather worker ... these guys/gals can truly work wonders. Definitely keep us posted!

Palutz · 03-01-2023, 09:04 AM

Title is misleading … you should have said Former Friend … good luck with the repair and take it to a good shop. You definitely get what you pay for!

FH212 · 03-01-2023, 09:25 AM

Find a very good upholstery shop. They will be able to repair it or be able to order the material to replace that panel in the seat. A good shop can make it look like new again.

GXP08jrf · 03-01-2023, 10:24 AM

The GM p/n should be 84140008 for the lower passenger leather cover on a 50th. The critical RPO is 4F4 for the Black/Galvanized color interior trim.

I'd try a repair as others have said, and have the "spare" in my back pocket if/when the repair fails. Start searching around...

ParisTNDude · 03-01-2023, 11:08 AM

I absolutely hate any defect in my cars. We got a rock chip in my wife's Cadillac and I absolutely hate driving that car. It's not big enough to bother vision and my deductible is too high to replace it, so I live with it but not very frequently.

I had a very minor paint flaw in my 2018 and it bothered me the entire time I owned it. Yes, I understand your trauma. But, remember: Good friends are hard to come by...forgive him and get it fixed and move on to better thoughts.

willzilla · 03-01-2023, 11:41 AM

Def take to a legit high quality upholstery shop. I'm sure they could fix it up perfectly.

DancingJess · 03-01-2023, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I absolutely hate any defect in my cars. We got a rock chip in my wife's Cadillac and I absolutely hate driving that car. It's not big enough to bother vision and my deductible is too high to replace it, so I live with it but not very frequently.

I had a very minor paint flaw in my 2018 and it bothered me the entire time I owned it. Yes, I understand your trauma. But, remember: Good friends are hard to come by...forgive him and get it fixed and move on to better thoughts.

Have you talked to your insurance? My insurance waives the deductible if it’s a windshield repair. They asked me over the phone if it was blocking vision and I said yes *shrugs* it was a small chip on the left side

DancingJess · 03-01-2023, 08:15 PM

Hopefully your friend pays for it or at least helps with a part of it

Chevelle vs Camaro · 03-02-2023, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ParisTNDude

I absolutely hate any defect in my cars. We got a rock chip in my wife's Cadillac and I absolutely hate driving that car. It's not big enough to bother vision and my deductible is too high to replace it, so I live with it but not very frequently.

I had a very minor paint flaw in my 2018 and it bothered me the entire time I owned it. Yes, I understand your trauma. But, remember: Good friends are hard to come by...forgive him and get it fixed and move on to better thoughts.

Try DR colorchip…

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Chevelle vs Camaro · 03-02-2023, 01:28 AM

If he’s a good friend just remember you can get another car…. Good friends are hard to come by. Leather shop hopefully can repair. Some people f those guys are artist.

Ignore the overly OCD comments…

Your friend meant no harm. If he can pay for it good if not so what… it’s just a car fix it the best you can and go on…

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Wrecks24 · 03-02-2023, 06:04 AM

Part it out....

DamonZ28 · 03-02-2023, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Wrecks24

Part it out....

The friend, or the car?

DaveC113 · 03-02-2023, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevelle vs Camaro

If he’s a good friend just remember you can get another car…. Good friends are hard to come by. Leather shop hopefully can repair. Some people f those guys are artist.

Ignore the overly OCD comments…

Your friend meant no harm. If he can pay for it good if not so what… it’s just a car fix it the best you can and go on…

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I'm pretty sure most, including myself, were just kidding. I agree it's nothing to lose a friendship over.

Rock-It Man · 03-02-2023, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DancingJess

Have you talked to your insurance? My insurance waives the deductible if it’s a windshield repair. They asked me over the phone if it was blocking vision and I said yes *shrugs* it was a small chip on the left side

Windshield repairs and replacements are non-deductible by law (in some states), not out of the kindness of your insurance company. It's because broken windshields are a safety hazard.

03-01-2023, 09:25 AM	#17
FH212 Drives: 2021 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: May 2009 Location: NM Posts: 889	Find a very good upholstery shop. They will be able to repair it or be able to order the material to replace that panel in the seat. A good shop can make it look like new again. __________________ 2021 Camaro 1SS 1LE - Red Hot 2015 Camaro Z/28 - Red Hot 2001 Mecham Trans Am #3 - 7.0L LS1

03-01-2023, 11:08 AM	#19
ParisTNDude Owning SSes for 50 Years Drives: Sharkskin Grey LT1 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paris, TN Posts: 3,139 View My Garage	I hate defects I absolutely hate any defect in my cars. We got a rock chip in my wife's Cadillac and I absolutely hate driving that car. It's not big enough to bother vision and my deductible is too high to replace it, so I live with it but not very frequently. I had a very minor paint flaw in my 2018 and it bothered me the entire time I owned it. Yes, I understand your trauma. But, remember: Good friends are hard to come by...forgive him and get it fixed and move on to better thoughts. __________________ The new ride: 2023 Camaro, LT1, Sharkskin Grey Previous Performance Cars: 1966 Chevelle SS 4M, 2010 Corvette 6M 1968 Dodge Charger R/T Auto 2012 1SS 6M 1982 Corvette Auto 2010 1SS 6A 1984 Corvette Auto 2016 2SS 8A 1999 Camaro Auto 2017 HBM 1SS 1le 2002 C5 Corvette 6M 2018 2SS 2006 Corvette Auto 2023 Camaro LT1

03-01-2023, 11:41 AM	#20
willzilla D3RPZILLA Drives: 2021 Camaro ZL1 a10 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 642 View My Garage	Def take to a legit high quality upholstery shop. I'm sure they could fix it up perfectly. __________________ 2021 Camaro ZL1 Satin Steel w/a10/PDR/CF/Red Belts/Navigation Website: z1lla.com \| YouTube: youtube.d3rpzilla.com YouTube Playlists: Performance Mods \| Interior & Exterior Mods \| Other Mods

03-02-2023, 06:04 AM	#25
Wrecks24 Drives: Camaro LT1 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Tennessee Posts: 144	Part it out.... __________________ 2021 Red Hot LT1

03-01-2023, 06:58 AM	#15
sklippi2018 Drives: 2023 Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Virginia Posts: 294	Find a reputable leather worker ... these guys/gals can truly work wonders. Definitely keep us posted!

03-01-2023, 09:04 AM	#16
Palutz Banned Drives: 22 ZLE M6 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Corpus Christi Posts: 601	Title is misleading … you should have said Former Friend … good luck with the repair and take it to a good shop. You definitely get what you pay for!

03-01-2023, 10:24 AM	#18
GXP08jrf Drives: 2016 1LT 'Vert Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Midwest Posts: 171	The GM p/n should be 84140008 for the lower passenger leather cover on a 50th. The critical RPO is 4F4 for the Black/Galvanized color interior trim. I'd try a repair as others have said, and have the "spare" in my back pocket if/when the repair fails. Start searching around...

03-01-2023, 08:15 PM	#22
DancingJess Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Tampa Posts: 57	Hopefully your friend pays for it or at least helps with a part of it

03-02-2023, 01:28 AM	#24
Chevelle vs Camaro Drives: 2018 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Washington Posts: 577	If he’s a good friend just remember you can get another car…. Good friends are hard to come by. Leather shop hopefully can repair. Some people f those guys are artist. Ignore the overly OCD comments… Your friend meant no harm. If he can pay for it good if not so what… it’s just a car fix it the best you can and go on… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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