Take my car back for these paint defects? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

SUX2BU · 05-22-2011, 08:39 PM

Ok, am I being really picky or should these blemishes get fixed under warranty? I am taking my car in do get my convertible top looked at and over the last two months have found many paint blemishes. Most are self explanatory. There are a few spots where it looks like they didn't get 100% paint coverage and some where it looks like they caked on too much paint. Some spots are in the jams but others are in the seams and roll onto the body panel. There is a couple spots where it looks like trash is in the paint. There is a couple spots where the body gaps are too big and the hood seems to be 1/4" low on the passenger side. There are a couple spots on wheel well where the bumper meets the fender that look like they put the panels on wet and rubbed some of the paint off.

The bad part is that they will probably have to pull off some of my vinyl to repaint it.

What would you do?

2011ss/rs · 05-22-2011, 09:00 PM

I would complain until the cows come home. I hope GM corrects the problems for you but they will give you some sorta bull that we don't see a problem.

Good luck

LaSS2Camaro · 05-22-2011, 09:06 PM

Looks like you got an extra thick paint job.

l99camaro · 05-22-2011, 09:07 PM

You paid alot for your car and have the right to correct whatever factory defects you see. Personal advice is that if you have the dealer correct the problems they'll send it to thier bodyshop or to an outside bodyshop and I would proably guantee you will never be happy with outcome. Just drive it and enjoy it. All new camaros have paint defects from the factory & so do the new challangers.
;;

Country · 05-22-2011, 09:07 PM

Probably just ran it as a recoat, Just means u got extra paint at no cost, a dealer will only mess it up...

bowtie628 · 05-22-2011, 09:10 PM

the mirror would make me nuts

Phail · 05-22-2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Your not driving a BMW. It's a $36,000 dollar Chevy. What do you expect?

If I could legally shoot people who said this crap I would.

OP - most aren't bad, but the fit of those side skirts wouldn't fly with me either. The hood could be adjusted as well.

bowtie628 · 05-22-2011, 09:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Your not driving a BMW. It's a $36,000 dollar Chevy. What do you expect?

dude really with that stupid comment?

the car is NEW. BMW, chevy or even a damn kia.. its still NEW.

l99camaro · 05-22-2011, 09:13 PM

The body issues are easy fixes, I would leave the paint issues alone the dealer will only make things worse. good luck & the car looks awsome & how do you like the convertiable.

Camman475 · 05-22-2011, 09:14 PM

I made my dealer fix paint defects on my Camaro as did many other Camaro5 members. chevy was having problems with the paint on the Camaro's so i'm sure you're dealer has heard it before. My paint rubbed off after a couple months in some seams where 2 body panels came together. i pointed out to my dealer that there is no way that kind of defect could have been caused by me. let alone in such a short amount of time. they were pretty accommodating and fixed it the next day.

AUS10BMX · 05-22-2011, 09:16 PM

I have a few plaices like that on mine. I also have some bad ones where the bumper meets the body of the car, I guess where it vibrates and is chipping the paint. I'd take yours back for sure and see what you can have done. Good luck! Your cars awesome.

Camman475 · 05-22-2011, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

I have a few plaices like that on mine. I also have some bad ones where the bumper meets the body of the car, I guess where it vibrates and is chipping the paint. I'd take yours back for sure and see what you can have done. Good luck! Your cars awesome.

the bumper was a big problem area for the paint. i would take your car and make them fix the chips. that will only expand over time into bald spots on your car.

SUX2BU · 05-22-2011, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coolman

Your not driving a BMW. It's a $36,000 dollar Chevy. What do you expect?

Maybe yours, mine was $44,739 out the door.

Quote:

Originally Posted by l99camaro

The body issues are easy fixes, I would leave the paint issues alone the dealer will only make things worse. good luck & the car looks awsome & how do you like the convertiable.

I love the vert! I don't know how everyone doesn't have one!

RSokie · 05-22-2011, 09:40 PM

Most of it yes but myself I could live with some also.

05-22-2011, 08:39 PM	#1
SUX2BU Quit being a pu$$y Drives: FAST Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sachse TX (DFW) Posts: 5,825 View My Garage	Take my car back for these paint defects? Ok, am I being really picky or should these blemishes get fixed under warranty? I am taking my car in do get my convertible top looked at and over the last two months have found many paint blemishes. Most are self explanatory. There are a few spots where it looks like they didn't get 100% paint coverage and some where it looks like they caked on too much paint. Some spots are in the jams but others are in the seams and roll onto the body panel. There is a couple spots where it looks like trash is in the paint. There is a couple spots where the body gaps are too big and the hood seems to be 1/4" low on the passenger side. There are a couple spots on wheel well where the bumper meets the fender that look like they put the panels on wet and rubbed some of the paint off. The bad part is that they will probably have to pull off some of my vinyl to repaint it. What would you do? Attached Images __________________ <----- Click HERE to see ALL of my mods/write ups Last edited by SUX2BU; 05-22-2011 at 08:51 PM.

05-22-2011, 09:00 PM	#2
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	I would complain until the cows come home. I hope GM corrects the problems for you but they will give you some sorta bull that we don't see a problem. Good luck __________________

05-22-2011, 09:10 PM	#6
bowtie628 Auto body and paint guy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 815	the mirror would make me nuts __________________

05-22-2011, 09:14 PM	#10
Camman475 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT Camaro Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 104	I made my dealer fix paint defects on my Camaro as did many other Camaro5 members. chevy was having problems with the paint on the Camaro's so i'm sure you're dealer has heard it before. My paint rubbed off after a couple months in some seams where 2 body panels came together. i pointed out to my dealer that there is no way that kind of defect could have been caused by me. let alone in such a short amount of time. they were pretty accommodating and fixed it the next day. __________________

05-22-2011, 09:40 PM	#14
RSokie Proud owner of Litho #195 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,551	Most of it yes but myself I could live with some also. __________________ *Mods:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3139029#post3139029* *Team LLT Social Group Link:http://www.camaro5.com/forums/group.php?groupid=256*

05-22-2011, 09:06 PM	#3
LaSS2Camaro Drives: 2011 Camaro SS2 SW and IOM Stripes Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Baton Rouge, La Posts: 58	Looks like you got an extra thick paint job.

05-22-2011, 09:07 PM	#4
l99camaro Drives: silver Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 76	You paid alot for your car and have the right to correct whatever factory defects you see. Personal advice is that if you have the dealer correct the problems they'll send it to thier bodyshop or to an outside bodyshop and I would proably guantee you will never be happy with outcome. Just drive it and enjoy it. All new camaros have paint defects from the factory & so do the new challangers. ;;

05-22-2011, 09:07 PM	#5
Country Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Henderson KY Posts: 141	Probably just ran it as a recoat, Just means u got extra paint at no cost, a dealer will only mess it up...

05-22-2011, 09:13 PM	#9
l99camaro Drives: silver Join Date: May 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 76	The body issues are easy fixes, I would leave the paint issues alone the dealer will only make things worse. good luck & the car looks awsome & how do you like the convertiable.

05-22-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	I have a few plaices like that on mine. I also have some bad ones where the bumper meets the body of the car, I guess where it vibrates and is chipping the paint. I'd take yours back for sure and see what you can have done. Good luck! Your cars awesome.

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