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cornerspeed92 · 05-04-2013, 05:33 PM

Just wondering if anybody else has these imperfections in their paint.This is under the clear coat.I took it to the dealer,and they will have it repainted,but i don't want that,as no way the factory paint job can be duplicated. You can only see this in certain conditions,and the pic actually looks worse then it really is,it kinda looks like a suction cup from the factory.My 2011 1LT RS didn't have any of these,but my 2013 has 3 or 4.

pwrmanpaul66 · 05-04-2013, 05:38 PM

None on mine hope they get it right for you !

LS1hawk · 05-04-2013, 05:38 PM

Looks like rotary buffer marks, but if its under the clear its probably not. A good body shop should be able to repaint better than the factory can, which isn't to hard in your particular case because the factory job doesn't look to good.

ec1990 · 05-04-2013, 06:38 PM

How'd you find out its under the clear?

menendez1293 · 05-04-2013, 06:41 PM

Honestly I wouldn't want them to repaint it. That will remove all the value from the car

cornerspeed92 · 05-04-2013, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ec1990

How'd you find out its under the clear?

I tried removing it,and had no luck.When i took it to the dealer the light wasn't right, and they actually couldn't see it.They believed me though, i have one of the good dealers.

RollaMo · 05-04-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I took it to the dealer,and they will have it repainted,but i don't want that,as no way the factory paint job can be duplicated.

If you don't want the dealer to fix it, what is it you want them to do?

ec1990 · 05-04-2013, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I tried removing it,and had no luck.When i took it to the dealer the light wasn't right, and they actually couldn't see it.They believed me though, i have one of the good dealers.

what was your method? If those were a clear coat scratch/marring it would take pretty heavy compounding to remove. Not saying it is, just making sure so you avoid getting another paint job having to be done if it can be fixed.

cornerspeed92 · 05-04-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RollaMo

If you don't want the dealer to fix it, what is it you want them to do?

I dont want them to do anything since it wont come out.I was just wondering if anyone else had this in their paint,and if anyone knew what exactly it was.

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Originally Posted by ec1990

what was your method? If those were a clear coat scratch/marring it would take pretty heavy compounding to remove. Not saying it is, just making sure so you avoid getting another paint job having to be done if it can be fixed.

Yeah, i tried buffing it out,and had no luck.Thats when i realized it was under the clear coat. I just used wax,and elbow grease.

Nick S · 05-04-2013, 10:25 PM

I have noticed some similar marks/imperfections that seem to be under my clearcoat as well. I was considering having my dealer look at it. I guess I'm not sure why it would devalue the car to have it repainted under warranty if they can just take a few of the parts off to reshoot them to correct the issue. I could see it if the entire car needed to be repainted but a bumper, fender or hood doesn't seem like it would be a big deal. Especially when the reason for the repainting is given to any potential buyer down the road.

My car is also VR. I wonder if it's something more commonly seen in VR compared to other colors or maybe the defects are easier to see on VR for some reason.

My Caroline · 05-04-2013, 11:25 PM

Wait, why would you not want them to repaint it? Why would you want that factory paint job replicated?

Are you sure that isn't in the clear coat?

Camaro4SS · 05-05-2013, 12:03 AM

I have a 2013 Black Camaro and I had the same issue. It could only be seen in certain light and angles. I couldn't get them out myself. I took it back and they fixed it with no repaint.

Mr pogo · 05-05-2013, 12:54 AM

I had a circle mark similar to the pic, on mine it was at the top of the bumper in front of the hood opening.
I figured it was a buffing wheel mark so used my porter cable and polish and it cleaned up completely.

CWI · 05-05-2013, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I dont want them to do anything since it wont come out.I was just wondering if anyone else had this in their paint,and if anyone knew what exactly it was.

Yeah, i tried buffing it out,and had no luck.Thats when i realized it was under the clear coat. I just used wax,and elbow grease.

Wax will just cover it with a clear layer of wax. Needs a polishing compound to break the surface of the clear coat to remove that, but not so much to go through the clear.

05-04-2013, 05:33 PM	#1
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	2013 Camaro guys,does your paint have this? Just wondering if anybody else has these imperfections in their paint.This is under the clear coat.I took it to the dealer,and they will have it repainted,but i don't want that,as no way the factory paint job can be duplicated. You can only see this in certain conditions,and the pic actually looks worse then it really is,it kinda looks like a suction cup from the factory.My 2011 1LT RS didn't have any of these,but my 2013 has 3 or 4. Attached Images

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LS1hawk Drives: 11 SGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PA Posts: 479	Looks like rotary buffer marks, but if its under the clear its probably not. A good body shop should be able to repaint better than the factory can, which isn't to hard in your particular case because the factory job doesn't look to good. __________________

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ec1990 Drives: 2012 AGM SS Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 1,407	How'd you find out its under the clear? __________________ Check out my blog for product reviews on detailing products!

05-04-2013, 10:25 PM	#10
Nick S Drives: 2013 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 1,924	I have noticed some similar marks/imperfections that seem to be under my clearcoat as well. I was considering having my dealer look at it. I guess I'm not sure why it would devalue the car to have it repainted under warranty if they can just take a few of the parts off to reshoot them to correct the issue. I could see it if the entire car needed to be repainted but a bumper, fender or hood doesn't seem like it would be a big deal. Especially when the reason for the repainting is given to any potential buyer down the road. My car is also VR. I wonder if it's something more commonly seen in VR compared to other colors or maybe the defects are easier to see on VR for some reason. __________________

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menendez1293 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tallahassee FL Posts: 9,687 View My Garage	Honestly I wouldn't want them to repaint it. That will remove all the value from the car

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My Caroline Drives: Black 2011 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1,694	Wait, why would you not want them to repaint it? Why would you want that factory paint job replicated? Are you sure that isn't in the clear coat? __________________ White Fender Hashes from Big Worm Graphix with Custom White Bowties GM Factory Remote Start and Factory Key Fob SS Fascia, Factory RS HIDs, Plasma P13W fog lights Non-RS to RS and fog light harness by Gen5DIY LED Interior, Trunk, and Licence Plate lights in white ZL1 Spoiler with Gen5DIY harness Factory NPP cat back Blacked out tail light bezels Factory 20 inch wheels wrapped in Nitto Motivos Lowered 1.25inch on Eibach Pro springs

05-05-2013, 12:03 AM	#12
Camaro4SS Drives: 2013 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Alabama Posts: 22	I have a 2013 Black Camaro and I had the same issue. It could only be seen in certain light and angles. I couldn't get them out myself. I took it back and they fixed it with no repaint.

05-05-2013, 12:54 AM	#13
Mr pogo Drives: 96 Imp SS, 13 Camaro 2SS AGM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 327 View My Garage	I had a circle mark similar to the pic, on mine it was at the top of the bumper in front of the hood opening. I figured it was a buffing wheel mark so used my porter cable and polish and it cleaned up completely.