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f5journal · 10-26-2011, 08:06 AM

The touchy part of this is getting it right the second time. The rear part is not a "try again" install. It has to come off and all the 3M adhesive and plastic rivets replaced....or start over with new set.

I painted and installed my own 100% according to the instructions and am having similar problems too.

The dealer that I could have had install botched their first try also. The fix was new tape and they "seam sealed" the edges and dust coated the paint and clear coat over it.

CROOPS34 · 10-26-2011, 08:07 AM

That looks like a terrible effort on install. Take it back.

Meltdownaverted · 10-26-2011, 09:25 AM

take it back GM provides the dealerships with wonderful video's so that these can be done right

SSTG · 10-26-2011, 09:53 AM

Is the last pic of the front bumper? It's not even aligned properly!

2SS-Scott · 10-26-2011, 11:27 AM

The last pick is of the rear. I do have a gap at the point on the front too... Assuming that should be fixed too. I'll post a pic of that when get home.

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Globemaster · 10-26-2011, 12:59 PM

Just my 2c but I would call the dealer and talk to them about taking a look at it. Be nice as long as you can. If being nice fails move it up the management line till you are satisfied. We pay good money for our automobiles and as customers they should do all they can to retain you as a current and future customer.

Good Luck.

If that all fails it would be time for a

doubletap407 · 10-26-2011, 01:48 PM

Make them fix it !

rberns · 10-26-2011, 05:21 PM

Mine isn't 100% perfect, but then again, what is in life.

SSTG · 10-26-2011, 05:24 PM

None are perfect. But that is horrible.

USARCPT · 11-10-2013, 02:49 PM

Been noticing that my rear gfx is coming off due to a bad seal. Calling after vets day to get that addressed.

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10-26-2011, 11:27 AM	#19
2SS-Scott Drives: 2012 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newburg, PA Posts: 47 View My Garage	The last pick is of the rear. I do have a gap at the point on the front too... Assuming that should be fixed too. I'll post a pic of that when get home. Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk __________________ PVTMHH 08/26/2011 (1100) (1102) 08/30/2011 (2000) (2500) (3000) – TPW 9/19 09/09/2011 (3100) (3300) 09/13/2011 (3400) 09/20/2011 (3800) (4000) (4150) (4B00) 09/22/2011 (4200) 09/23/2011 (4B00) (4300) 09/26/2011 (4200) (5000) 09/30/2011 (6000)

10-26-2011, 12:59 PM	#20
Globemaster Drives: 2010 2SS Bumble Bee Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cybertron Posts: 571	Just my 2c but I would call the dealer and talk to them about taking a look at it. Be nice as long as you can. If being nice fails move it up the management line till you are satisfied. We pay good money for our automobiles and as customers they should do all they can to retain you as a current and future customer. Good Luck. If that all fails it would be time for a __________________ If you are going through hell, keep going." "Winston Churchill" "

10-26-2011, 01:48 PM	#21
doubletap407 Drives: 2011 ls v6 blacked out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity , texas Posts: 318	Make them fix it ! __________________

10-26-2011, 05:21 PM	#22
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	Mine isn't 100% perfect, but then again, what is in life. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs

11-10-2013, 02:49 PM	#24
USARCPT Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS TF3 LS3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NUQ Posts: 248 View My Garage	Been noticing that my rear gfx is coming off due to a bad seal. Calling after vets day to get that addressed. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________

10-26-2011, 08:06 AM	#15
f5journal Senior Camaro Fanatic Drives: 2011 SS/RS manual - White Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: aiken, sc Posts: 1,980	The touchy part of this is getting it right the second time. The rear part is not a "try again" install. It has to come off and all the 3M adhesive and plastic rivets replaced....or start over with new set. I painted and installed my own 100% according to the instructions and am having similar problems too. The dealer that I could have had install botched their first try also. The fix was new tape and they "seam sealed" the edges and dust coated the paint and clear coat over it.

10-26-2011, 08:07 AM	#16
CROOPS34 Drives: 2010 Cyber Grey Metalic 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 198 View My Garage	That looks like a terrible effort on install. Take it back.

10-26-2011, 09:25 AM	#17
Meltdownaverted I sell Camaro's Drives: traded 11 2SS RS SGM for 13 SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Brooks Alberta Canada Posts: 1,370 View My Garage	take it back GM provides the dealerships with wonderful video's so that these can be done right

10-26-2011, 09:53 AM	#18
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	Is the last pic of the front bumper? It's not even aligned properly!

10-26-2011, 05:24 PM	#23
SSTG Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ofallon, Mo. Posts: 5,822	None are perfect. But that is horrible.

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