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Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 02:19 PM

Question...how much does it cost to have your GFX kit painted the same color as the rest of the body....a good job?

Autobot · 11-18-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Friedman

Question...how much does it cost to have your GFX kit painted the same color as the rest of the body....a good job?

My dealer painted them for 550.00

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 02:30 PM

oo wow, the dealer painted them, very nice to know I will look into that.

Also I noticed something disheartening, and its the stupid Chevy factory i guess, but I just got my car on Friday, only had one problem with a wheel (i have very low pros 21') but my rear quarter panel is like bent (not noticeable to the naked eye, but a stickler like my notices these things) and I hope chevy will take responsibility and pop it back into place for me, if not I will be very pissed.

brAnd7onX · 11-18-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Friedman

oo wow, the dealer painted them, very nice to know I will look into that.

Also I noticed something disheartening, and its the stupid Chevy factory i guess, but I just got my car on Friday, only had one problem with a wheel (i have very low pros 21') but my rear quarter panel is like bent (not noticeable to the naked eye, but a stickler like my notices these things) and I hope chevy will take responsibility and pop it back into place for me, if not I will be very pissed.

Stupid Chevy factory!?!?!?!?

They make our camaros! Not stupid!

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 03:33 PM

Hey, I love it Im just saying You dont go and buy a BMW and see this. But im sorry for offending you, I love my Chevy flaws and all, just hope they will take care of the flaws for me haha

ffrcobra_65 · 11-18-2009, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Friedman

oo wow, the dealer painted them, very nice to know I will look into that.

Also I noticed something disheartening, and its the stupid Chevy factory i guess, but I just got my car on Friday, only had one problem with a wheel (i have very low pros 21') but my rear quarter panel is like bent (not noticeable to the naked eye, but a stickler like my notices these things) and I hope chevy will take responsibility and pop it back into place for me, if not I will be very pissed.

the quarter panel you can do yourself as it is probably safer that way and you know it is done right. If you are talking about the top edge of the rear bumper just behind the rear tire, many Camaros came from the factory with a bulge in that area because the snap is misaligned and not installed properly. It is easy to take the plastic fenderwell liner so u can see where that snaps are. Just line them up and push on. Will take 5 minutes.

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 03:58 PM

So its just a muscle job? Push it back into place?

ffrcobra_65 · 11-18-2009, 04:27 PM

Not even a muscle, just a thumb push but you have to make sure the snaps and the slots they go into are lined up so when you push the panel in, they snap on and the top edge of the bumper ends up being flush with the bottom edge of the q panel and the bulge will be gone.
Some members took the rear wheel off for easier access to remove the wheelwell liner but you don't have to. Look at the liner and you will see the star screws and 1 bolt that you have to remove to get access to the back of the bumper panel behind the rear tire. Oh, DO NOT overtighten the bolt when you are done. Overtightening will cause friction and chipped paint in that area over time.
Goodluck.

Sam Friedman · 11-18-2009, 04:30 PM

Thanks alot I appreciate it

Leolee · 11-18-2009, 04:40 PM

my dealer painted the gfx for 600 and kick in to paint the engine cover for free!

locomaro · 11-18-2009, 05:11 PM

My dealer painted mine for $600 too. Did a great job---you would swear they came from the factory that way!!

jeffny09 · 11-18-2009, 05:37 PM

hey i was wondering how did chevy connect the rockers to the car? rivits ? bolts?

miltp · 11-18-2009, 05:52 PM

I had mine done for $350 from a local bodyshop guy

jeffny09 · 11-18-2009, 06:33 PM

Anyone?

11-18-2009, 02:19 PM	#1
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	Ground Effects Painted Question...how much does it cost to have your GFX kit painted the same color as the rest of the body....a good job?

11-18-2009, 05:11 PM	#11
locomaro Me=HAPPY Husband=JEALOUS Drives: 2010 2LT-RS Blk/CGM stripes/IO Int Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 96	My dealer painted mine for $600 too. Did a great job---you would swear they came from the factory that way!! __________________ Here's what "Loco" does when anyone comes near his Mama's Camaro:

11-18-2009, 05:37 PM	#12
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	hey i was wondering how did chevy connect the rockers to the car? rivits ? bolts? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

11-18-2009, 06:33 PM	#14
jeffny09 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: new york Posts: 5,618	Anyone? __________________ top 10 reason why real men drive stick. 10. A manual transmission is the ultimate in control 9. You can use automotive jargon and not sound like a total tool 8. You can't spell "manual" without "man" 7. Manual transmissions prove you can do more than one thing at a time 6. You can't drift in an auto 5. You can't pull fancy moves in an automatic 4. You get better fuel economy with a stick 3. You’ll never look like a chump if you can drive stick 2. Manual transmission cars are faster 1. Women like a guy who is good with his hands.

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11-18-2009, 02:30 PM	#3
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	oo wow, the dealer painted them, very nice to know I will look into that. Also I noticed something disheartening, and its the stupid Chevy factory i guess, but I just got my car on Friday, only had one problem with a wheel (i have very low pros 21') but my rear quarter panel is like bent (not noticeable to the naked eye, but a stickler like my notices these things) and I hope chevy will take responsibility and pop it back into place for me, if not I will be very pissed.

11-18-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	Hey, I love it Im just saying You dont go and buy a BMW and see this. But im sorry for offending you, I love my Chevy flaws and all, just hope they will take care of the flaws for me haha

11-18-2009, 03:58 PM	#7
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	So its just a muscle job? Push it back into place?

11-18-2009, 04:27 PM	#8
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Not even a muscle, just a thumb push but you have to make sure the snaps and the slots they go into are lined up so when you push the panel in, they snap on and the top edge of the bumper ends up being flush with the bottom edge of the q panel and the bulge will be gone. Some members took the rear wheel off for easier access to remove the wheelwell liner but you don't have to. Look at the liner and you will see the star screws and 1 bolt that you have to remove to get access to the back of the bumper panel behind the rear tire. Oh, DO NOT overtighten the bolt when you are done. Overtightening will cause friction and chipped paint in that area over time. Goodluck.

11-18-2009, 04:30 PM	#9
Sam Friedman Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: California Posts: 76	Thanks alot I appreciate it

11-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#10
Leolee Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: us Posts: 852 View My Garage	my dealer painted the gfx for 600 and kick in to paint the engine cover for free!

11-18-2009, 05:52 PM	#13
miltp Jim Pappas Drives: Rally Yellow 2SS/RS,Auto,G/X Join Date: May 2009 Location: Saugerties, N.Y. Posts: 402 View My Garage	I had mine done for $350 from a local bodyshop guy