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efpardo · 06-10-2009, 03:27 PM

I’ve had my car for almost two weeks and I just noticed an odd defect on both rear wheel wells. On the body at the point where the body meets the bumper I noticed waviness in the metal. It is very subtle but definitely there.

During my first oil change today, I pointed this out to the dealer, but they said there was not much they could do unless they re-worked the panel.

I’m not so bothered at this point because it’s just not that noticeable but I do wonder how common this may be.

I'll try to post pics later.

RPO_Z28 · 06-10-2009, 03:32 PM

LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions.

JMHO

*The_Blur* · 06-10-2009, 03:35 PM

Post us some pics from from and back. We need a few angles to evaluate the problem.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RPO_Z28

LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions.

JMHO

On this forum or with Chevy?

Not a very good peice of advice with the dealer if the problem has merit. If it's the forum you're talking about I would have to agree.

Pictures would be a good thing though.

Walking out to look at mine now.

efpardo · 06-10-2009, 03:59 PM

Here ya go - I tried to use house siding to show the wave - It's subtle

Number 3 · 06-10-2009, 04:16 PM

I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing what you are describing. There is a subtle horizontal feature line just above the joint between the rear FASCIA (not bumper) and the rear quarter panel.

Everything I'm seeing in your photo looks about what I'd expect to see.

hb-rocks · 06-10-2009, 04:22 PM

CHEESE AND RICE...
talk about optical illusions.....
I would suggest...
If you really wanna try and show this....get rid of all the reflections....do this inside with lighting and a different colored background...

Then once you get the picture....use an editing software....to draw an arrow or..... circle the highlighted area that you notice this wave at...

vdevine · 06-10-2009, 04:27 PM

When mine comes in I'm going to look as mine is black and should be really distinct.

Yours does have subtle changes. It's more noticable in the 2nd pic. Really doesn't look bad though.

efpardo · 06-10-2009, 04:28 PM

CHEESY PIZZA

Dudes Take it easy - I said it was SUBTLE - If you have a Camaro just check it. Like I said, I'm not bothered. I'm just curious.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 04:38 PM

Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok.

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Vash · 06-10-2009, 04:46 PM

That's the brick in the house.

There is nothing wrong there looks perfect.

hb-rocks · 06-10-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by irpq11

Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok.

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That's what I saw too....but my guess is....you would have to be there in person to actually tell for real.

catmaster1 · 06-10-2009, 04:55 PM

looks good to me! let er' buck

Lauryn200 · 06-10-2009, 05:46 PM

Looks alright...but if it's something that will be bugging you every time "you" wash and wax,detail it...talk to your dealer about it....

HEMI DAVE · 06-10-2009, 06:59 PM

I had a car that looked like that after it was hit from behind .....

Was barely noticeable but was thousands of dollars to repair.....

Make sure it wasnt hit

PQ · 06-10-2009, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vash

That's the brick in the house.

What brick?

Number 3 · 06-10-2009, 07:10 PM

All I can say is:

1 - if you don't like it, take it to the dealer.

2 - I'm the pickiest guy you would ever meet and there is nothing in the photo that concerns me. Maybe it just isn't showing up in the pictures, but you must have a pretty perfect car if you are looking that hard to be able to post, "does any one else have this problem"?

But you are the customer and you should be satisfied. I'm just not sure it would be worth having them put a new fascia on or try to fill and paint the area. If you trust their body shop, it might be worth it. Should be covered by warranty anyway so you shouldn't be out of pocket.

cam2fst4u · 06-10-2009, 07:14 PM

I would have to agree with number 3 on this one.. I dont see anything

AGM76 · 06-10-2009, 07:32 PM

Actually I think I noticed something similar on a friends car. A little waviness around the wheel well. I'm golfing with him on Friday, ill try to get some pics. he has several small paint blemishes, nothing major, its best not to touch them if they aren't bad.

edog · 06-10-2009, 07:36 PM

I am looking, but cannot see it.

Number 3 · 06-10-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edog

I am looking, but cannot see it.

edog, nice pic in your sig.

PQ · 06-10-2009, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Number 3

"does any one else have this problem"?

I have a similar issue with a bumper wave. It's there but I have personaly showed it to 3 people. 2 said I was nuts there was nothing there. The other one said it was there and I was nuts for noticing it. It's ever so slight. Would be acceptable on any car including Luxury models. I'm so happy with the fit and finish it's unbelievable.

FirstLSK · 06-10-2009, 07:40 PM

Looks perfect to me.

Rodrunner · 06-10-2009, 07:54 PM

I know it was a challenge for GM to form that large rear quarter in one piece, efpardo, so I'll be checking mine, which I hope to still receive this week, very closely, but I can't say I see any problem in any of your photos. I am however borderline OCD, so if anyone's going to be on your side about this, it's me. I'll definitely keep you all posted....bookmarking now.

ITZHIZZ · 06-10-2009, 08:54 PM

No Car is perfect.
Make sure the Cure is not worse than the illness.

Have a Independent Collision person that you trust take a look at it.

Karl

06-10-2009, 03:27 PM	#1
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2010 Camaro# 8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 933 View My Garage	Wavy Rear Fender Defect? I’ve had my car for almost two weeks and I just noticed an odd defect on both rear wheel wells. On the body at the point where the body meets the bumper I noticed waviness in the metal. It is very subtle but definitely there. During my first oil change today, I pointed this out to the dealer, but they said there was not much they could do unless they re-worked the panel. I’m not so bothered at this point because it’s just not that noticeable but I do wonder how common this may be. I'll try to post pics later.

06-10-2009, 03:35 PM	#3
The_Blur Moderator, USN Drives: 2000 Firebird Formula NHRA SE Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Officer Candidate School Posts: 12,712	Post us some pics from from and back. We need a few angles to evaluate the problem. __________________ Get a good deal on your purchase. Read this. 117:123 RESPECT ALL CARS. LOVE YOUR OWN. newborn gifts

06-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#6
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,145 View My Garage	I'm sorry, but I'm not seeing what you are describing. There is a subtle horizontal feature line just above the joint between the rear FASCIA (not bumper) and the rear quarter panel. Everything I'm seeing in your photo looks about what I'd expect to see. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

06-10-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
vdevine Drives: 2010 Black SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 606 View My Garage	I can see it. When mine comes in I'm going to look as mine is black and should be really distinct. Yours does have subtle changes. It's more noticable in the 2nd pic. Really doesn't look bad though. __________________ Vince SS2 Black with CGM Stripes 3800 Born: 25 May VIN#12136 6000 Mine 26 June 2009 SLP Loudmouth II, NOWEEDS, BMR 1.4/1.0 Lowering Springs, Cold Air Inductions Intake, Tune, Eagle Eyes w HID, SLP "SS" Grille Insert, Pistol Grip Shifter, Hawk PC Pads, RGB Scanner, Tint, Headlight Armor, Clear Bra, 22's.

06-10-2009, 04:38 PM	#10
PQ Drives a Maro Drives: Hybrid SS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 35,538 View My Garage	Only thing I see possibly is on the bumper. appears to not have a continuous even flow. But probably just an illusion. Looks like you're ok. __________________ PEDDERS NO BULL/BeckyD@RodgersChevrolet.................................................. .....

06-10-2009, 03:32 PM	#2
RPO_Z28 Drives: 2007 C6Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: RVC, New York Posts: 1,742	LEAVE IT ALONE! Unless you want to open a can of worms of epic proportions. JMHO

06-10-2009, 03:59 PM	#5
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2010 Camaro# 8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 933 View My Garage	Here ya go - I tried to use house siding to show the wave - It's subtle

06-10-2009, 04:22 PM	#7
hb-rocks Drives: Chevy Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: HB CA Posts: 679	CHEESE AND RICE... talk about optical illusions..... I would suggest... If you really wanna try and show this....get rid of all the reflections....do this inside with lighting and a different colored background... Then once you get the picture....use an editing software....to draw an arrow or..... circle the highlighted area that you notice this wave at...

06-10-2009, 04:28 PM	#9
efpardo Deep6 Drives: 2010 Camaro# 8212 \| 2LT \| RS \| CGM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lansing, MI Posts: 933 View My Garage	CHEESY PIZZA Dudes Take it easy - I said it was SUBTLE - If you have a Camaro just check it. Like I said, I'm not bothered. I'm just curious.

06-10-2009, 04:46 PM	#11
Vash Drives: 00 Blazer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 5,128	That's the brick in the house. There is nothing wrong there looks perfect.

06-10-2009, 04:55 PM	#13
catmaster1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fargo, ND Posts: 370 View My Garage	looks good to me! let er' buck

06-10-2009, 05:46 PM	#14
Lauryn200 I Pity The Fool Drives: Jeep Wrangler '06 & VW GTI 09 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 875 View My Garage	Looks alright...but if it's something that will be bugging you every time "you" wash and wax,detail it...talk to your dealer about it.... __________________ ........"Is custom faded?" Jeep Wrangler 06 & VW GTI 09 "My Fast"-

06-10-2009, 06:59 PM	#15
HEMI DAVE Drives: GWE 392/Super Bee SRT8/Turbo 350Z Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LONG ISLAND,NEW YORK Posts: 482 View My Garage	I had a car that looked like that after it was hit from behind ..... Was barely noticeable but was thousands of dollars to repair..... Make sure it wasnt hit __________________

06-10-2009, 07:10 PM	#17
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '11 Cruze Turbo & '13 Audi S4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 7,145 View My Garage	All I can say is: 1 - if you don't like it, take it to the dealer. 2 - I'm the pickiest guy you would ever meet and there is nothing in the photo that concerns me. Maybe it just isn't showing up in the pictures, but you must have a pretty perfect car if you are looking that hard to be able to post, "does any one else have this problem"? But you are the customer and you should be satisfied. I'm just not sure it would be worth having them put a new fascia on or try to fill and paint the area. If you trust their body shop, it might be worth it. Should be covered by warranty anyway so you shouldn't be out of pocket. __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley Link to Every Camaro photo I've taken in Hi-Resolution

06-10-2009, 07:14 PM	#18
cam2fst4u Drives: 08 SS trailblazer,08 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: stanley va Posts: 6,299 View My Garage	I would have to agree with number 3 on this one.. I dont see anything __________________ http://cam2fst4u.mybrute.com

06-10-2009, 07:32 PM	#19
AGM76 Drives: 1995 z28 - 2000 SS - 08' vette Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 113	Actually I think I noticed something similar on a friends car. A little waviness around the wheel well. I'm golfing with him on Friday, ill try to get some pics. he has several small paint blemishes, nothing major, its best not to touch them if they aren't bad.

06-10-2009, 07:36 PM	#20
edog Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: F'BURG VA Posts: 3,300 View My Garage	I am looking, but cannot see it. __________________ Doug Thorley Tri-Y LT/cat back, Ported TB, Halltech CAI, Pedders sways, endlinks, Drop Springs, Tuned by TandTPerformance 371HP/383TQ

06-10-2009, 07:40 PM	#23
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Looks perfect to me. __________________ -------------------------------------------------

06-10-2009, 07:54 PM	#24
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	I know it was a challenge for GM to form that large rear quarter in one piece, efpardo, so I'll be checking mine, which I hope to still receive this week, very closely, but I can't say I see any problem in any of your photos. I am however borderline OCD, so if anyone's going to be on your side about this, it's me. I'll definitely keep you all posted....bookmarking now. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

06-10-2009, 08:54 PM	#25
ITZHIZZ Drives: 2010 2ss abm Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minnesota Posts: 5	No Car is perfect. Make sure the Cure is not worse than the illness. Have a Independent Collision person that you trust take a look at it. Karl

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