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jeetdds · 06-25-2009, 02:28 PM

Hello,

I just took delivery of my 2010 Black Camaro 2SS (with RS Pkg) 10 days ago; I had my wax guy wash and wax the car; after checking it, we noticed several "pricks" in the paint (looks like someone took a pen and jabbed from the inside out). There are also some white spots that he could not get out on the roof; maybe sap?? I have an appontment with a body shop for an evaluation. Any thoughts?? Anybody else with these problems??

thanks,

Jeet

Moose · 06-25-2009, 02:45 PM

Hmmmm....

My first step would be to try some clay, and/or rubbing compound, and see if this corrects the "pricks" and/or white marks.

It could be that there was some contaminant on the body as it went to paint.

My guess is the body shop at your dealership will try and polish the clearcoat/paint with a mild abrasive to try and correct this.

hb-rocks · 06-25-2009, 02:51 PM

real quick search and I came up with what is commonly referred to as
"solvent Popping" on OEM cars.

"Blister-like surface defects due to solvent entrapment in the surface of the paint film."

does the defect look like the pics below?

jeetdds · 06-26-2009, 02:56 PM

it looks like that!!!

thanks,
Jeet

Banshee · 06-26-2009, 05:19 PM

I have a few of those..one on roof and one on pillar...

Only evident to me after "bonding" while Zainoing.

hb-rocks · 06-26-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banshee

I have a few of those..one on roof and one on pillar...

Only evident to me after "bonding" while Zainoing.

yep.....you will certainly become very familiar with your car when Zainoing!

BrianGriffin78 · 06-27-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose

Hmmmm....

My first step would be to try some clay, and/or rubbing compound, and see if this corrects the "pricks" and/or white marks.

It could be that there was some contaminant on the body as it went to paint.

My guess is the body shop at your dealership will try and polish the clearcoat/paint with a mild abrasive to try and correct this.

I have those also,but they are hardly noticable. It is like tiny indents. Maybe from Tree Sap?

Should I take the car back to my dealer? I also have a very tiny knick in the paint on the hood that was likely caused by a pepple or something. Hopefully the dealer body shop can get all those out. Wonder if it is covered under the warranty.

Blownhotrodder · 06-27-2009, 06:54 PM

Could also be dirt or dust that settled on the car before/during painting. Some of this can be taken out by wetsanding but id have a pro do it.

BrianGriffin78 · 06-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blownhotrodder

Could also be dirt or dust that settled on the car before/during painting. Some of this can be taken out by wetsanding but id have a pro do it.

Yeah for simple washing and polishing with a detialer spray I can do that. But for a full detail and waxing will take it to a pro. I might also need to get a touch up which means bringing it to a body shop.

chrisinlittlerock · 06-28-2009, 02:40 PM

Acid rain from Canada. Its common up there.

jeetdds · 07-01-2009, 09:07 PM

Hey folks,

since there were a few paint trash dents and scratches, my dealer gave me the option of ordering another black or swapping it for a cyber gray or Silver Ice. I just swapped the car this afternoon for a Silver Ice; beautiful color as well and no scratches or paint trash marks!!!! I didn't pay a dime!!!! Now off to the tint shop tomorrow. I think a dark tint would look elegant on silver. Any thoughts?

thanks,

Jeet

sav1 · 07-01-2009, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeetdds

Hello,

I just took delivery of my 2010 Black Camaro 2SS (with RS Pkg) 10 days ago; I had my wax guy wash and wax the car; after checking it, we noticed several "pricks" in the paint (looks like someone took a pen and jabbed from the inside out). There are also some white spots that he could not get out on the roof; maybe sap?? I have an appontment with a body shop for an evaluation. Any thoughts?? Anybody else with these problems??

thanks,

Jeet

I just got my car today and I found some of those same spots on the hood. So like a dumb a$$ I rubbed my nail gently over it and made a tiny scratch.

I hoping when my Zaino kit comes, the clay bar, polish, and detailing spray will correct this. BTW, does anyone else feel like brad pit in their new camaro? EVERYONE looks and stares LOL.

Deeboe · 07-06-2009, 11:30 PM

Im better looking than brad, ask his wife lol!

Zedder · 07-07-2009, 07:48 PM

Looked at a black car tonight and it had those too!

06-25-2009, 02:28 PM	#1
jeetdds Drives: 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 13	Paint Trash? Hello, I just took delivery of my 2010 Black Camaro 2SS (with RS Pkg) 10 days ago; I had my wax guy wash and wax the car; after checking it, we noticed several "pricks" in the paint (looks like someone took a pen and jabbed from the inside out). There are also some white spots that he could not get out on the roof; maybe sap?? I have an appontment with a body shop for an evaluation. Any thoughts?? Anybody else with these problems?? thanks, Jeet

06-26-2009, 05:19 PM	#5
Banshee Institutionally Insane Drives: 2013 IOM 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Detroit MI Posts: 2,115 View My Garage	I have a few of those..one on roof and one on pillar... Only evident to me after "bonding" while Zainoing. __________________ It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspension, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new Bluesmobile or what?

06-28-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
chrisinlittlerock Drives: 2010 Camaro/08 Tundra Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Little Rock Arkansas Posts: 797	Acid rain from Canada. Its common up there. __________________ 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."

07-01-2009, 09:07 PM	#11
jeetdds Drives: 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 13	swapped Black for Silver Ice Hey folks, since there were a few paint trash dents and scratches, my dealer gave me the option of ordering another black or swapping it for a cyber gray or Silver Ice. I just swapped the car this afternoon for a Silver Ice; beautiful color as well and no scratches or paint trash marks!!!! I didn't pay a dime!!!! Now off to the tint shop tomorrow. I think a dark tint would look elegant on silver. Any thoughts? thanks, Jeet

07-06-2009, 11:30 PM	#13
Deeboe Bowtie, FOR LIFE!!!! Drives: Camaro 2SS/RS SW/IOM Interrior Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Where ever Uncle Sam Places me... Posts: 512	Im better looking than brad, ask his wife lol! __________________ 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!!!!

06-25-2009, 02:45 PM	#2
Moose Moderator Drives: '99 Camaro SS #1392 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Newtown, Pa. Posts: 3,982	Hmmmm.... My first step would be to try some clay, and/or rubbing compound, and see if this corrects the "pricks" and/or white marks. It could be that there was some contaminant on the body as it went to paint. My guess is the body shop at your dealership will try and polish the clearcoat/paint with a mild abrasive to try and correct this.

06-25-2009, 02:51 PM	#3
hb-rocks Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HB CA Posts: 567	real quick search and I came up with what is commonly referred to as "solvent Popping" on OEM cars. "Blister-like surface defects due to solvent entrapment in the surface of the paint film." does the defect look like the pics below?

06-26-2009, 02:56 PM	#4
jeetdds Drives: 2008 Mercedes Benz CLS (Sold) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monroe, LA Posts: 13	it looks like that!!! thanks, Jeet

06-27-2009, 06:54 PM	#8
Blownhotrodder Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Clarkesville , GEORGIA Posts: 1,859	Could also be dirt or dust that settled on the car before/during painting. Some of this can be taken out by wetsanding but id have a pro do it.

07-07-2009, 07:48 PM	#14
Zedder Drives: 40 plus Camaros and counting! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oakville Posts: 232	Looked at a black car tonight and it had those too! __________________ Mark GM cancelled my 2012 ZL1 order

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