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muSScle · 08-27-2009, 11:26 AM

I've had my Victory Red 2SS/RS for over a month now and several times it has been brought to my attention neither the driver's or passenger doors match the color of the rear quarters.... Salesman agrees, saying the doors and quarters are painted at different times.... that might explain it.... Is that really acceptable ?? Anyone else notice this or is it being to picky, or what ???

2010 2-Tone · 08-27-2009, 11:31 AM

Haven't heard this by anyone. I won't have mine for another 6 weeks. Mine will be Rally Yellow so the contrast might not be as noticeable. Sorry about that. Will the dealer warr this paint problem??

muSScle · 08-27-2009, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Haven't heard this by anyone. I won't have mine for another 6 weeks. Mine will be Rally Yellow so the contrast might not be as noticeable. Sorry about that. Will the dealer warr this paint problem??

I haven't made a real issue out of it with the dealer... yet Tired of people asking if the door or something was re-painted already....

Skyblu · 08-27-2009, 12:07 PM

Mine is the aqua blue and depending on what angle and the light you look at in it appears that the colors are not the same but they are it's an illusion. Are you sure that's not your case too? It's the paints chameleon effect.

Seventh Camaro · 08-27-2009, 12:11 PM

I have a SIM, and mine does not match either. Mine is very noticable. And no, it is not an illusion, the paint does not match. We have sent pics to the Mid-west GM rep and trying to come up with a resolution.

Skyblu · 08-27-2009, 12:40 PM

bummer......

chrisinlittlerock · 08-27-2009, 12:47 PM

Mine is Rally Yellow but other than the standard Orange Peel it looks great.

muSScle · 08-27-2009, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Skyblu

Mine is the aqua blue and depending on what angle and the light you look at in it appears that the colors are not the same but they are it's an illusion. Are you sure that's not your case too? It's the paints chameleon effect.

I want to believe it's an illusion..... kinda makes sense, but I'm having my doubts lately... I will take it up with my salesman / Dealer and get more input...... kinda glad to hear I'm not alone on this.... but will hate it for myself or anyone else that would have to have major warranty paint work done....

baby02 · 08-28-2009, 09:42 PM

I have aqua blue, but I'm not sure.

slacker · 08-29-2009, 10:06 AM

I've noticed that effect on some Camaro's, even mine at times. However, I think it's just the angle of the quarter panel vs. the angle of the door, especially when it's closed. If you pop the door open and it's at the same angle as the quarter, the color is a match. It's more noticeable in the light than shade, and worst head on. Of course, in your case it could be a legitimate paint mismatch- I thought the doors and everything were painted at once.

Quick story in relation to this- I was a painter at a large Chevy dealer in the 90's- I painted a work box (the kind that replaces the bed on a truck) and when done, it didn't look like it matched. So, I painted the cab/doors on the truck with the same paint, and it still didn't match. It was the same issue- the rounded door panel reflected light different than the flat box panels.

LS3SSRS · 08-30-2009, 03:58 AM

i also have this problem. my gas lid, front end, and back end are a lighter shade(brighter metallic) colour. you can't notice unless you're close, but i see it everyday and it bothers me still.

Xmicro_SS · 08-30-2009, 04:09 AM

I have a SiM and it all matches perfect, except the front Fascia. There are spots where angels make a difference, but the front does not match and is one shade off. Not enough to bother me, but not perfect.

Supermans · 08-30-2009, 04:12 AM

My Inferno Orange Metallic also has this issue.. The doors and side mirrors are off in comparison to the surrounding areas. Surprisingly my front bumper matches perfectly so I guess I was lucky... I really don't care at this point since I simply tell everyone that it is a chameleon color and is supposed to look different at different angles.. However if you have a flat color like victory red, this type of thing is not as easily explained away... Post some closeups of yours to see how bad it is..

SSOOCH · 08-30-2009, 09:56 AM

Inferno Orange Metallic does look like a different color at different angles. It's a Metallic paint kids!

08-27-2009, 11:26 AM	#1
muSScle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	Anyone else notice?? Paint doesn't match I've had my Victory Red 2SS/RS for over a month now and several times it has been brought to my attention neither the driver's or passenger doors match the color of the rear quarters.... Salesman agrees, saying the doors and quarters are painted at different times.... that might explain it.... Is that really acceptable ?? Anyone else notice this or is it being to picky, or what ??? __________________ "A WINNER IS WILLING TO DO WHAT THE LOSER WON'T"

08-27-2009, 12:47 PM	#7
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	Mine is Rally Yellow but other than the standard Orange Peel it looks great. __________________ Rally Yellow 2SS/RS with Custom painted Black Rally Stripes, Heritage grill, Corsa cat backs with x pipe, CAI. Delivered: 8/18/09!!!!Yes!!!! "This is CHEVY country. On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust."

08-29-2009, 10:06 AM	#10
slacker Troubled 40 something Drives: 2010 IOM RS/SS M6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 335	I've noticed that effect on some Camaro's, even mine at times. However, I think it's just the angle of the quarter panel vs. the angle of the door, especially when it's closed. If you pop the door open and it's at the same angle as the quarter, the color is a match. It's more noticeable in the light than shade, and worst head on. Of course, in your case it could be a legitimate paint mismatch- I thought the doors and everything were painted at once. Quick story in relation to this- I was a painter at a large Chevy dealer in the 90's- I painted a work box (the kind that replaces the bed on a truck) and when done, it didn't look like it matched. So, I painted the cab/doors on the truck with the same paint, and it still didn't match. It was the same issue- the rounded door panel reflected light different than the flat box panels. Attached Images __________________

08-30-2009, 03:58 AM	#11
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i also have this problem. my gas lid, front end, and back end are a lighter shade(brighter metallic) colour. you can't notice unless you're close, but i see it everyday and it bothers me still. __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

08-30-2009, 04:09 AM	#12
Xmicro_SS Thank You GM Drives: Sky Redline & Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,876	I have a SiM and it all matches perfect, except the front Fascia. There are spots where angels make a difference, but the front does not match and is one shade off. Not enough to bother me, but not perfect. __________________ ITS HERE! : 2010 Camaro 2SS / 6 Speed Manual (No other way) / Silver Ice Metallic / Inferno Orange Interior Accent / RS Package / Polished Wheels / SOLO MACH X CAT BACK

08-27-2009, 11:31 AM	#2
2010 2-Tone Drives: 2010 RY 2SS with Custom Stripes Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Jennings, La. Posts: 2,220 View My Garage	Haven't heard this by anyone. I won't have mine for another 6 weeks. Mine will be Rally Yellow so the contrast might not be as noticeable. Sorry about that. Will the dealer warr this paint problem??

08-27-2009, 12:07 PM	#4
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	Mine is the aqua blue and depending on what angle and the light you look at in it appears that the colors are not the same but they are it's an illusion. Are you sure that's not your case too? It's the paints chameleon effect.

08-27-2009, 12:11 PM	#5
Seventh Camaro Drives: 2022 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 143	I have a SIM, and mine does not match either. Mine is very noticable. And no, it is not an illusion, the paint does not match. We have sent pics to the Mid-west GM rep and trying to come up with a resolution.

08-27-2009, 12:40 PM	#6
Skyblu Drives: 2010 Aqua blue 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 993	bummer......

08-28-2009, 09:42 PM	#9
baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	I have aqua blue, but I'm not sure.

08-30-2009, 04:12 AM	#13
Supermans Camaro & Stang Enthusiast Drives: 2011 Mustang 5.0 in Kona Blue Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 4,752 View My Garage	My Inferno Orange Metallic also has this issue.. The doors and side mirrors are off in comparison to the surrounding areas. Surprisingly my front bumper matches perfectly so I guess I was lucky... I really don't care at this point since I simply tell everyone that it is a chameleon color and is supposed to look different at different angles.. However if you have a flat color like victory red, this type of thing is not as easily explained away... Post some closeups of yours to see how bad it is.. __________________ Bought my Camaro from Eric Hall(817) 421-7266

08-30-2009, 09:56 AM	#14
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	Inferno Orange Metallic does look like a different color at different angles. It's a Metallic paint kids! __________________

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