Having to pay to paint GFX ? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

muSScle · 07-22-2009, 12:28 PM

Just curious.... my dealer has told me the paint to match for my GFX is not included in the cost. All paint charges are the customer's responsibility. Also it mentions any painting will void the warranty on the GFX. I am going to paint them, it will cost me another $500. Is this what others are experiencing??

Scott@Bjorn3D · 07-22-2009, 12:29 PM

That is correct, they do not come painted and even GM's car showing them was not painted to match the car.

1320junkie · 07-22-2009, 12:30 PM

Yeah you pay for the paint yourself..don't know about the warranty on the GFX though

DJ ATOMIX · 07-22-2009, 12:41 PM

Can someone refresh my memory what the stock primer colour of the GFX is? I heard someone on this forum painting the GFX Glossy Black and I couldnt figure out why.

Shaun

muSScle · 07-22-2009, 12:59 PM

ok, just checking

mine came a dark gray color, not black

Making them do their homework on the installation an proper painting method (there are bulletins out for both I guess)....

10-4 on the warranty !!

CamaroSkooter · 07-22-2009, 01:25 PM

The color of the GFX is called Dark Argent Metallic

It's pretty close to CGM, but a tad off.

chrisgalles · 07-22-2009, 07:08 PM

Is there a reason why GM didn't offer this as an option at the plant to have them installed and painted.

Ghost Rider · 07-22-2009, 07:33 PM

My dealer is painting mine for $600. They said warranty will cover all since they are doing the work. I can't see why paint would void anything.

Mr Twisty · 07-22-2009, 07:47 PM

The body shop that paints them SHOULD warrantee their work, depending on their policy... Just find one that will..

muSScle · 07-23-2009, 09:05 PM

My dealer will definately stand behind their work..... he told me in the "instuctions" that if they are painted it would void the warranty on the GFX themselves..... WTF? anyway he is charging me $500 he also thought not painting in the rear diffuser (fake grill area) would look better anyone seen or had that done ??

third1 · 07-23-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muSScle

My dealer will definately stand behind their work..... he told me in the "instuctions" that if they are painted it would void the warranty on the GFX themselves..... WTF? anyway he is charging me $500 he also thought not painting in the rear diffuser (fake grill area) would look better anyone seen or had that done ??

I think Hylton had that done to his,it makes the car look lower.
My dealership is painting my GFX free.

Li0nel1234 · 07-23-2009, 11:55 PM

My Dealer
Vara Chevrolet on 35 South in San Antonio wants 750... I've been calling around town and there are places willing to do it for 400, 420 + paint, 480, and then Tom Benson Chevrolet said they'd do it for 600.

I'd like to take the gfx painted but not for that much. I can't take them with me in the Camaro cuz they're in a box the size of a fridge, says the dealer.

muSScle · 07-24-2009, 12:33 PM

I used to work for my dealer (Service Dept)..... so I think he gave me a decent deal.... normally would of been $800 (he claims).... yes the boxes they came in are quite large....

Li0nel1234 · 07-24-2009, 04:33 PM

Vara Chevrolet Agreed to 600, to paint them. They've been getting painted this morning. I can't wait to see what they look like on my car.

07-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#1
muSScle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	Having to pay to paint GFX ? Just curious.... my dealer has told me the paint to match for my GFX is not included in the cost. All paint charges are the customer's responsibility. Also it mentions any painting will void the warranty on the GFX. I am going to paint them, it will cost me another $500. Is this what others are experiencing?? __________________ "A WINNER IS WILLING TO DO WHAT THE LOSER WON'T"

07-22-2009, 12:41 PM	#4
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07-22-2009, 12:59 PM	#5
muSScle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	ok, just checking mine came a dark gray color, not black Making them do their homework on the installation an proper painting method (there are bulletins out for both I guess).... 10-4 on the warranty !! __________________ "A WINNER IS WILLING TO DO WHAT THE LOSER WON'T"

07-22-2009, 07:33 PM	#8
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	My dealer is painting mine for $600. They said warranty will cover all since they are doing the work. I can't see why paint would void anything. __________________ I dare you to challenge my BRUTE! http://ghost-rider-5.mybrute.com DELIVERED on August 25, 2009- 2010 2SS/RS, Yellow, A6, VIN # 34902 DELIVERED on September 9, 2009 -Custom Bumblebee Stripes and engine cover. DELIVERED on September 10, 2009 - Painted GFX

07-22-2009, 07:47 PM	#9
Mr Twisty Drives: the 2nd amendment home Join Date: May 2008 Location: OK Posts: 14,763	The body shop that paints them SHOULD warrantee their work, depending on their policy... Just find one that will.. __________________ "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." -- Benjamin Franklin lib·er·ty /ˈlibərdē/ noun 1. the state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions imposed by authority on one's way of life, behavior, or political views

07-22-2009, 12:29 PM	#2
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	That is correct, they do not come painted and even GM's car showing them was not painted to match the car.

07-22-2009, 12:30 PM	#3
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,742	Yeah you pay for the paint yourself..don't know about the warranty on the GFX though

07-22-2009, 01:25 PM	#6
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	The color of the GFX is called Dark Argent Metallic It's pretty close to CGM, but a tad off.

07-22-2009, 07:08 PM	#7
chrisgalles TEXAS FIGHT! Drives: Awesome Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Longview, Tx Posts: 1,226	Is there a reason why GM didn't offer this as an option at the plant to have them installed and painted.

07-23-2009, 09:05 PM	#10
muSScle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	My dealer will definately stand behind their work..... he told me in the "instuctions" that if they are painted it would void the warranty on the GFX themselves..... WTF? anyway he is charging me $500 he also thought not painting in the rear diffuser (fake grill area) would look better anyone seen or had that done ?? __________________ "A WINNER IS WILLING TO DO WHAT THE LOSER WON'T"

07-23-2009, 11:55 PM	#12
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	My Dealer Vara Chevrolet on 35 South in San Antonio wants 750... I've been calling around town and there are places willing to do it for 400, 420 + paint, 480, and then Tom Benson Chevrolet said they'd do it for 600. I'd like to take the gfx painted but not for that much. I can't take them with me in the Camaro cuz they're in a box the size of a fridge, says the dealer.

07-24-2009, 12:33 PM	#13
muSScle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 32 View My Garage	Paint cost I used to work for my dealer (Service Dept)..... so I think he gave me a decent deal.... normally would of been $800 (he claims).... yes the boxes they came in are quite large.... __________________ "A WINNER IS WILLING TO DO WHAT THE LOSER WON'T"

07-24-2009, 04:33 PM	#14
Li0nel1234 What should I name my car Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS IOM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 786 View My Garage	Vara Chevrolet Agreed to 600, to paint them. They've been getting painted this morning. I can't wait to see what they look like on my car.

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