08-20-2010, 04:25 PM | #1 |
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Open question to dealers regarding paint discrepancies
I don't know if any person from a dealer can answer this or not, but I was hoping someone might have known if there have been any owners coming in with the variation in paint (see: plastic molding being very off-colored from sheet metal) issue and getting warranty work done.
I understand that due to the application the paints are different and a 100% match is often unlikely don't get me wrong, but I would at least like it to be closer so that other people aren't able to casually walk up and say "Hey, your car is two different colors" - unless their talking about my stripes. If anyone has any input on this it would be appreciated. Thanks! |
08-20-2010, 04:39 PM | #2 |
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this has been a problem for some since day 1. whoda thunk that painting aluminum, steel, fiberglass, and plastic might result in different shades of the same color. i think us black car drivers are the only ones who escaped this issue.
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08-21-2010, 08:08 AM | #3 | |
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go on to any lot and look at Malibu's, Impala's, CTS, heck any car and you'll see it. Some colors are worse, and with the angles, it can be very noticeable on the Camaro. It's not a warranty issue, sorry
Alot of times, it's this - Quote:
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08-21-2010, 09:54 AM | #4 | |
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I like how everyone is referring to the TSB.
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In the end, I supposed it's VERY disappointing that buying a car could have this issue. Not all cars have this problem and yet those that do just have to 'deal' with it. |
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08-21-2010, 10:05 AM | #5 | |
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Like I stated before the TSB, all vehicles that have a mixture of composite and metal body panels suffer from this. I'm sitting at my desk right now and looking at a new CTS coupe and it's extremely drastic because of the huge back bumper, but it's the nature of the beast. I look at Chevys, Cadillacs, and Nissans all day long and it's prevalent in all of them. I quoted the TSB as well as there are several reasons people think that Camaros are different colors, and if you read the beginning under "Paint Process" it explains to you the reasoning for the difference in color due to the underlying materials.
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