Paint your ground effects (GFX) at your OWN risk! Will void its warranty. - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SS-Eric · 07-27-2009, 12:42 PM

This bulletin just came out. The bulletin # is 09-08-51-002

Quote:

Originally Posted by WySS

General Motors has validated the Accessory Chevrolet Camaro Ground Effects (P/Ns 92207441 and 92208008) only with the dark argent metallic finish that is applied by the manufacturer.

These parts are not paint to match and are only available in the dark argent metallic finish.

The painting of these components before or after installation is considered a modification. Modifying the components will void the accessory's warranty coverage. Please advise the customer that these parts are not paint to match.

The Mfr of the GFX states that if you paint them, you void the warranty. Just an FYI...

MuscleCarz · 07-27-2009, 12:44 PM

What does GM say?

BalogUK · 07-27-2009, 12:46 PM

this is obviously in response to the first batch of those customers who may have painted to match and then lost the front lip- GM doesn't want to absorb the cost of replacing the unit, the labor, and your paint... doesn't surprise me in the least... (unfortunately!!)

Deeboe · 07-27-2009, 12:48 PM

Thats dumb. why would u not want to paint them, especially if the kit doenst match your car. If painting voids the warranty everything painted on the body should as well.

Legend · 07-27-2009, 12:50 PM

You sure it just doesn't warranty the paint?

I mean if there is a defect in the GFX...then paint wouldn't matter! Give me a new GFX kit and I'll repaint it!

If you are looking to have the paint warrantied, then yeah, that wouldn't be covered but for defect or craftsmanship, it would still be covered I'd think?

BalogUK · 07-27-2009, 12:53 PM

they come pre-finished- they do not come "prepped and ready for paint" your paint is your paint, it's not part of their design.

SS-Eric · 07-27-2009, 12:53 PM

The wording states that painting voids the manufacture warranty.

TJ91 · 07-27-2009, 12:53 PM

If by painting the GFX, you void the warrenty on the GFX kit itself, then thats complete bullshit
Just because aftermarket skirt kits are painted, doesnt mean they fall off, i sure as hell hope they arent blaming the pain forthe front clip falling off

Baughman · 07-27-2009, 12:55 PM

Well all the more reason to make me happy I didn't buy the GFX. Sorry for the rest of you guys. IMO they look so much better painted body color.

CamaroSkooter · 07-27-2009, 12:56 PM

I'm pretty sure the ground effects are shipped with the 3M double-sided tape already applied to the kit and if someone were to paint the ground effects, there's a high risk of the painter damaging the double-sided tape somehow.

At least, that could be GM's concerns.

And when I say "pretty sure" I mean 100% positive, considering I pulled mine out of the box before the dealership screwed up installing them...

Legend · 07-27-2009, 01:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

I'm pretty sure the ground effects are shipped with the 3M double-sided tape already applied to the kit and if someone were to paint the ground effects, there's a high risk of the painter damaging the double-sided tape somehow.

At least, that could be GM's concerns.

And when I say "pretty sure" I mean 100% positive, considering I pulled mine out of the box before the dealership screwed up installing them...

While I understand that...what if GM had one of their dealerships paint the GFX? Is GM calling their own dealerships incompetent? Unable to paint a GFX without ruining the 3M tape? Or is the manufacture calling GM and it's dealerships idiots?

Seems odd...I still say they won't pay for paint but if there is a defect they'll replace the part (yes I know the wording states that painting voids the manufacture warranty)

DDustiNN · 07-27-2009, 01:01 PM

Apparently the paint adds extra weight and it's not strong enough to support it?

BalogUK · 07-27-2009, 01:04 PM

I agree, Legend- i say they'll replace them if theres a legitimate issue with it, but that will be the extent of their liability...

Hylton · 07-27-2009, 01:11 PM

I hate companies that don't have the gurts to stand behind their products. GM should go shopping elsewhere.

07-27-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	this is obviously in response to the first batch of those customers who may have painted to match and then lost the front lip- GM doesn't want to absorb the cost of replacing the unit, the labor, and your paint... doesn't surprise me in the least... (unfortunately!!) __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2 Last edited by BalogUK; 07-27-2009 at 02:20 PM.

07-27-2009, 12:48 PM	#4
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	Thats dumb. why would u not want to paint them, especially if the kit doenst match your car. If painting voids the warranty everything painted on the body should as well. __________________ 2SS/RS Summit White M6 Current: 2011 SW 2SS/RS M6 Fast!!! 70 Chevelle SS (sold) Still kicking myself! 2010 CGM SS/RS A6 (RIP) one pissed SS right there!!!!

07-27-2009, 12:53 PM	#6
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	they come pre-finished- they do not come "prepped and ready for paint" your paint is your paint, it's not part of their design. __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

07-27-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
Baughman Drives: Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 475	Well all the more reason to make me happy I didn't buy the GFX. Sorry for the rest of you guys. IMO they look so much better painted body color. __________________ Black/Black, 2SS/RS, Manual, and Polished 20's VIN# 28396

07-27-2009, 01:04 PM	#13
BalogUK THE architect. Drives: 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Suwanee, GA/Seeley Lake, MT Posts: 837 View My Garage	I agree, Legend- i say they'll replace them if theres a legitimate issue with it, but that will be the extent of their liability... __________________ #34122 EMPTIED, AT YARD ON 8/26/09; Delivered 9/07/09 MODS: Borla ATAK Cat-Back GFX (#140378), 35% Ceramic all-around, CAI, Inc. Intake w/ Scoop, Hurst Short Throw, Heritage Grille, GM Dove Tail, Laser Interceptor Triple v8.9, Passport Max, Pfadt ZL Stage 2

07-27-2009, 12:44 PM	#2
MuscleCarz Drives: 5.4 3v Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Lake Posts: 194	What does GM say?

07-27-2009, 12:50 PM	#5
Legend Hello! Drives: 2008 JSB Z06! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 2,624 View My Garage	You sure it just doesn't warranty the paint? I mean if there is a defect in the GFX...then paint wouldn't matter! Give me a new GFX kit and I'll repaint it! If you are looking to have the paint warrantied, then yeah, that wouldn't be covered but for defect or craftsmanship, it would still be covered I'd think?

07-27-2009, 12:53 PM	#7
SS-Eric Drives: 2012 Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Grapevine TX Posts: 690	The wording states that painting voids the manufacture warranty.

07-27-2009, 12:53 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	If by painting the GFX, you void the warrenty on the GFX kit itself, then thats complete bullshit Just because aftermarket skirt kits are painted, doesnt mean they fall off, i sure as hell hope they arent blaming the pain forthe front clip falling off

07-27-2009, 12:56 PM	#10
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I'm pretty sure the ground effects are shipped with the 3M double-sided tape already applied to the kit and if someone were to paint the ground effects, there's a high risk of the painter damaging the double-sided tape somehow. At least, that could be GM's concerns. And when I say "pretty sure" I mean 100% positive, considering I pulled mine out of the box before the dealership screwed up installing them...

07-27-2009, 01:01 PM	#12
DDustiNN Drives: Cars Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 1,986	Apparently the paint adds extra weight and it's not strong enough to support it?

07-27-2009, 01:11 PM	#14
Hylton Drives: fanboys and ass kissers crazy. Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 7,280	I hate companies that don't have the gurts to stand behind their products. GM should go shopping elsewhere. __________________ "BBOMG - More than just a car show.... It's an experience!"

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