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Scott@Bjorn3D · 11-26-2009, 02:19 PM

Ok I have hand washed and waxed this car since May, now on both front fenders in different spots I have a black dirt mark. Looks like small black dot. Getting out the magnifing glass you can see that is dirt that was in the paint and now the paint and clear coat have popped away just leaving a small identation and the dirt mark.

It was cooler down here the last week and wonder if the metal getting cold caused them to pop out. Very frustrating and I have no idea what GM will do about it.

Anybody else seeing this?

okie2 · 11-26-2009, 07:18 PM

Scott,

I have a "speck" on my RJT that I wonder about - I can't tell what it is though. It's not too cold in Oklahoma yet, so nothing has popped out. I do have an indention in the clear coat though unrelated to the speck - it was there on delivery. The paint shop said it was due to "trash" in the clear coat. I suppose that's a paint shop term for any dirt or debris that gets in there. They told me they could buff it out. I haven't done it yet.

But the "speck" is definately under the clear coat. It's in a bad spot too if it "pops" out. I am a little dissapointed in the "quality" of the paint. Maybe I'm too picky? Maybe I paid so much I was expecting flawless?

I hope GM does do something for you. I'd guess there are several of us out here with debris and flaws in our paint.

Raven02TA · 11-26-2009, 08:04 PM

talk to your salesman, take it to the dealer, it should be covered.

superstockcam · 11-26-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott@Bjorn3D

Ok I have hand washed and waxed this car since May, now on both front fenders in different spots I have a black dirt mark. Looks like small black dot. Getting out the magnifing glass you can see that is dirt that was in the paint and now the paint and clear coat have popped away just leaving a small identation and the dirt mark.

It was cooler down here the last week and wonder if the metal getting cold caused them to pop out. Very frustrating and I have no idea what GM will do about it.
Anybody else seeing this?

I have had mine in three times for "experts" to evaluate the rough paint and two spots on my front fender, the orange peel is the same as when I bought it so I was told "you shouldn't have taken delivery" HA! there goes the
R6P I am so proud of! It will be a battle but I may get my laywer involved since the preorder process should protect me to keep my original VIN. all I know is it's always a big problem to collect warranty on paint unless it is a class action situation, like in the 80's when almost all white GM vehicles lost the paint.

Good luck!!
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Verio · 11-27-2009, 01:44 PM

They will use the term "You shouldn't have taken delivery" quite often. I've heard it from GM Customer Care specialists, local dealer Service Managers, etc.

Apparently I'm supposed to know whether or not there is paint embedded into the clear coat prior to purchase. Whatever.

UCF w00t · 11-27-2009, 02:34 PM

I have a little thing on my passenger door. It's too small to have ever noticed during delivery. I didn't notice til I was waxing it. Mine is no big deal but it hasn't fallen off or anything.

NAHURRY · 11-27-2009, 04:44 PM

My car was loaded with the little spots (solvent popping). I didnt notice it
until I got home and cleaned it up..Took it back to the dealer and they threw
some compound on it and buffed it out..This was 7/4/09...Since then I have
noticed more coming up here and there...Geuss I'll take it back.

Michael#1 · 11-27-2009, 06:28 PM

i have two specs on my rear left fender that are similar...it just ticks me off...its really hard to notice but i kno every inch of my car so its just bugging me

CruznSS · 11-28-2009, 06:29 AM

Have found a few "debris" spots in mine under the clear coat. Guess I should have taken in when I found them but didn't want dealer to mess up and make them more visable. Found mine during 1st wax in July.

ravensjeff · 12-02-2009, 11:24 AM

Small foreign matter spec- drivers side rear quarter panel area- but on the top side. Noticeable.

Nothing throughout the whole paint job though. Just this one spot.

SSOOCH · 12-02-2009, 11:35 AM

I have debris all up in my paint. But at this point what do you do? I bugs me but I try to show others and they just roll their eyes. So unless It starts busting through like Scott's I'll just let it be..

11-26-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Raven02TA Drives: 2002 Pontiac Transam. 2004 Tahoe, Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Leesburg, Va Posts: 278	talk to your salesman, take it to the dealer, it should be covered. __________________ Raven 2002 Trans Am, 585rwhp/578rwtq

11-27-2009, 01:44 PM	#5
Verio Taking it 1 day at a time Drives: 2010 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 751 View My Garage	They will use the term "You shouldn't have taken delivery" quite often. I've heard it from GM Customer Care specialists, local dealer Service Managers, etc. Apparently I'm supposed to know whether or not there is paint embedded into the clear coat prior to purchase. Whatever. __________________ Order#: NJWGTF 1100, Preliminary order accepted 04/27/2009 6000, Delivered to the customer 07/23/2009 - 3 Months (worth the wait!!)

11-28-2009, 06:29 AM	#9
CruznSS Drives: 2SS/RS Camaro ABM - Silver Ralleys Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Gloucester VA Posts: 1,776 View My Garage	Have found a few "debris" spots in mine under the clear coat. Guess I should have taken in when I found them but didn't want dealer to mess up and make them more visable. Found mine during 1st wax in July. __________________

12-02-2009, 11:24 AM	#10
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Small foreign matter spec- drivers side rear quarter panel area- but on the top side. Noticeable. Nothing throughout the whole paint job though. Just this one spot. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

12-02-2009, 11:35 AM	#11
SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,358 View My Garage	I have debris all up in my paint. But at this point what do you do? I bugs me but I try to show others and they just roll their eyes. So unless It starts busting through like Scott's I'll just let it be.. __________________

11-26-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	Dirt in Paint Ok I have hand washed and waxed this car since May, now on both front fenders in different spots I have a black dirt mark. Looks like small black dot. Getting out the magnifing glass you can see that is dirt that was in the paint and now the paint and clear coat have popped away just leaving a small identation and the dirt mark. It was cooler down here the last week and wonder if the metal getting cold caused them to pop out. Very frustrating and I have no idea what GM will do about it. Anybody else seeing this?

11-26-2009, 07:18 PM	#2
okie2 Drives: RJT 2SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 264	Scott, I have a "speck" on my RJT that I wonder about - I can't tell what it is though. It's not too cold in Oklahoma yet, so nothing has popped out. I do have an indention in the clear coat though unrelated to the speck - it was there on delivery. The paint shop said it was due to "trash" in the clear coat. I suppose that's a paint shop term for any dirt or debris that gets in there. They told me they could buff it out. I haven't done it yet. But the "speck" is definately under the clear coat. It's in a bad spot too if it "pops" out. I am a little dissapointed in the "quality" of the paint. Maybe I'm too picky? Maybe I paid so much I was expecting flawless? I hope GM does do something for you. I'd guess there are several of us out here with debris and flaws in our paint.

11-27-2009, 02:34 PM	#6
UCF w00t Geek Drives: IOM 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 4,452	I have a little thing on my passenger door. It's too small to have ever noticed during delivery. I didn't notice til I was waxing it. Mine is no big deal but it hasn't fallen off or anything.

11-27-2009, 04:44 PM	#7
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	My car was loaded with the little spots (solvent popping). I didnt notice it until I got home and cleaned it up..Took it back to the dealer and they threw some compound on it and buffed it out..This was 7/4/09...Since then I have noticed more coming up here and there...Geuss I'll take it back.

11-27-2009, 06:28 PM	#8
Michael#1 Drives: Black 2010 SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana Posts: 100	i have two specs on my rear left fender that are similar...it just ticks me off...its really hard to notice but i kno every inch of my car so its just bugging me

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