Am I going overboard/too far? (Paint Damage) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Geck · 12-06-2010, 12:47 PM

I recently picked up my new 2LT/RS CGM from the dealer. They had to get it from another dealership in the next state, so I had to wait a day to pick it up.
No big deal. Well, the day comes to get it and I notice some minor damage to the front passenger side panel.
I tell the dealer and he says they will get their paint guys to fix it back to its original condition.

Well, I took it today to get the paintwork done, and this is what I return to. (The guys did the best they could, considering the panel is pitted.)
I alert the dealer to this and that I wanted the damage repaired completely. Not just painted over. Would you guys have done the same if in my position?
I feel that since I ordered a new car through them, it should have been NEW, not damaged.

h2oplay · 12-06-2010, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geck

I recently picked up my new 2LT/RS CGM from the dealer. They had to get it from another dealership in the next state, so I had to wait a day to pick it up.
No big deal. Well, the day comes to get it and I notice some minor damage to the front passenger side panel.
I tell the dealer and he says they will get their paint guys to fix it back to its original condition.

Well, I took it today to get the paintwork done, and this is what I return to. (The guys did the best they could, considering the panel is pitted.)
I alert the dealer to this and that I wanted the damage repaired completely. Not just painted over. Would you guys have done the same if in my position?
I feel that since I ordered a new car through them, it should have been NEW, not damaged.

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Don't settle for less.......

Hall of Fame · 12-06-2010, 12:51 PM

I would not have taken delivery. Not acceptable after they claim it is repaired

SFCamaroSS · 12-06-2010, 12:52 PM

WOW I could have done that... All they did is use touch up paint without fixing the damage. I would not accept that at all.

IROCanSS · 12-06-2010, 12:53 PM

Um that's terrible. They use touch up paint. What a pure display of laziness.

Geck · 12-06-2010, 12:53 PM

They are sending me to a body shop to have it fixed. So it WILL be fixed.

stray bullitt · 12-06-2010, 12:54 PM

Definately not acceptable to me. Looks like they've done no more than used a touch up stick. Insist on a finish you'd expect on a new car.

IROCanSS · 12-06-2010, 12:54 PM

You did the only thing to do!

greenrail · 12-06-2010, 01:37 PM

Geez, who did that touch up Ray Charles? Jose Feliciano? Roy Orbison?

Helen Keller?

heRS · 12-06-2010, 01:45 PM

I'm glad they're taking care of you. Their first attempt was unacceptable imo.

BilJ · 12-06-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrail

Geez, who did that touch up Ray Charles? Jose Feliciano? Roy Orbison?

Helen Keller?

Helen Keller? lol Now that IS going back a bit! I would almost bet that you and I are about the only ones here who are even remotely familiar with her name.

Berean · 12-06-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BilJ

Helen Keller? lol Now that IS going back a bit! I would almost bet that you and I are about the only ones here who are even remotely familiar with her name.

Not likely. She's on the back of the Alabama quarter.

greenrail · 12-06-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BilJ

Helen Keller? lol Now that IS going back a bit! I would almost bet that you and I are about the only ones here who are even remotely familiar with her name.

Heck yes! I am older than dirt. (60 going on 61 in January).

All I can say is "Miracle Worker" with Patty Duke and Anne Bancroft.

Joemaro · 12-06-2010, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BilJ

Helen Keller? lol Now that IS going back a bit! I would almost bet that you and I are about the only ones here who are even remotely familiar with her name.

Nah, the name is tied in pop culture. Garnered notoriety.

12-06-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
Geck Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Arkansas Posts: 51 View My Garage	Am I going overboard/too far? (Paint Damage) I recently picked up my new 2LT/RS CGM from the dealer. They had to get it from another dealership in the next state, so I had to wait a day to pick it up. No big deal. Well, the day comes to get it and I notice some minor damage to the front passenger side panel. I tell the dealer and he says they will get their paint guys to fix it back to its original condition. Well, I took it today to get the paintwork done, and this is what I return to. (The guys did the best they could, considering the panel is pitted.) I alert the dealer to this and that I wanted the damage repaired completely. Not just painted over. Would you guys have done the same if in my position? I feel that since I ordered a new car through them, it should have been NEW, not damaged.

12-06-2010, 12:52 PM	#4
SFCamaroSS Proud To Serve Drives: 2011 CGM/SILVER 2SS W/RS Package Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 147	WOW I could have done that... All they did is use touch up paint without fixing the damage. I would not accept that at all. __________________ I have the best job in the world.... U.S. ARMY Special Operations

12-06-2010, 01:37 PM	#9
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,392	Geez, who did that touch up Ray Charles? Jose Feliciano? Roy Orbison? Helen Keller? __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

12-06-2010, 01:45 PM	#10
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	I'm glad they're taking care of you. Their first attempt was unacceptable imo. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

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