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newagemuscle · 10-04-2009, 07:42 AM

Picked up the new ride friday. Here are some pics at the link below. I could not figure out how to post pics yet so this is the best I could do.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3388532

I was alittle upset though. My buddy pointed out a small ding on the passenger side. I'm sure the dealer will take care of it, but I am just afarid of the paint matching. I had a bad experience with my vette some years back when I had to have some body work done. Hopefully color matching has improved since then.

Batman0837 · 10-04-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by newagemuscle

Picked up the new ride friday. Here are some pics at the link below. I could not figure out how to post pics yet so this is the best I could do.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3388532

I was alittle upset though. My buddy pointed out a small ding on the passenger side. I'm sure the dealer will take care of it, but I am just afarid of the paint matching. I had a bad experience with my vette some years back when I had to have some body work done. Hopefully color matching has improved since then.

DO NOT let your dealer paint anything until you/they rule out PDR (paintless dent repair). Your dealer should be using a qualified PDR technician. If the small ding doesn't have a chip in the paint, painting shouldn't be necessary at all. If they arrange this type of repair for you, try to supervise without being a PITA, but I would try to be there to assure that the guy doesn't drill any holes in your car. That is a big NO NO on a new vehicle. I have personally worked on 5-6 Camaros here in Delaware (I am a PDR tech) and the doors have been extremely easy to work on so far. Also there are ways to fix dings without drilling even though they are hard to get behind, if you have all the right tools. Feel free to ask any questions about the process...BTW where is the ding located?

Dboy23 · 10-04-2009, 08:04 AM

Apparently my car had some type of work to the passenger door and even though I know about paint (took classes and my father owns a collision shop) I couldn't tell where it was for the life of me.

Where abouts do you live in Macomb, I'm from that area too.

newagemuscle · 10-04-2009, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman0837

DO NOT let your dealer paint anything until you/they rule out PDR (paintless dent repair). Your dealer should be using a qualified PDR technician. If the small ding doesn't have a chip in the paint, painting shouldn't be necessary at all. If they arrange this type of repair for you, try to supervise without being a PITA, but I would try to be there to assure that the guy doesn't drill any holes in your car. That is a big NO NO on a new vehicle. I have personally worked on 5-6 Camaros here in Delaware (I am a PDR tech) and the doors have been extremely easy to work on so far. Also there are ways to fix dings without drilling even though they are hard to get behind, if you have all the right tools. Feel free to ask any questions about the process...BTW where is the ding located?

Its in the door right where the body line is. its very small and looks like another door must have hit it during shipping. I know it did not happen at the dealer because it came off the truck and right to me.

newagemuscle · 10-04-2009, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Dboy23

Apparently my car had some type of work to the passenger door and even though I know about paint (took classes and my father owns a collision shop) I couldn't tell where it was for the life of me.

Where abouts do you live in Macomb, I'm from that area too.

I'm at 21 mile and Card rd. Where are you?

Batman0837 · 10-04-2009, 08:13 AM

Well if the paint didn't sustain any damage (rub it with some cleaner wax if there is any paint transfer from the other car), which sounds unlikely, it should be extremely easy to repair if you find a PDR guy that has any clue what he is doing. If the dealer won't take care of it for you, a dime to quarter sized ding may run anywhere from $65-100. Contact your dealer and see who they would recommend...If they dont have any recommendations go here and find a tech in your area. Look into this though it could save you hundreds of $$$$.

newagemuscle · 10-04-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Batman0837

Well if the paint didn't sustain any damage (rub it with some cleaner wax if there is any paint transfer from the other car), which sounds unlikely, it should be extremely easy to repair if you find a PDR guy that has any clue what he is doing. If the dealer won't take care of it for you, a dime to quarter sized ding may run anywhere from $65-100. Contact your dealer and see who they would recommend...If they dont have any recommendations go here and find a tech in your area. Look into this though it could save you hundreds of $$$$.

ILL POST A PIC LATER TO SHOW YOU EXACTLY WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. THANKS FOR ALL THEINFO.

Batman0837 · 10-04-2009, 08:21 AM

^Anytime...

Dboy23 · 10-04-2009, 08:24 AM

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I'm at 21 mile and Card rd. Where are you?

I was EXACTLY there yesterday OMG! I stay with my brother on Hamlin (22) and Rochester. I might be coming up your way today too, to 21 and Schoenner.

newagemuscle · 10-04-2009, 08:28 AM

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I was EXACTLY there yesterday OMG! I stay with my brother on Hamlin (22) and Rochester. I might be coming up your way today too, to 21 and Schoenner.

Well, if its dry, look for my car. I'll be out at Schoenherr. My parents live right there.

Dboy23 · 10-04-2009, 08:30 AM

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Well, if its dry, look for my car. I'll be out at Schoenherr. My parents live right there.

You've got a PM

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Lucky SOB · 10-04-2009, 09:46 AM

Congrats! Sorry to hear about your door tho. Check out the link in my sig...dboy did and likes it over there too. We have a small meet in a couple weeks.

Dboy23 · 10-04-2009, 09:47 AM

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Congrats! Sorry to hear about your door tho. Check out the link in my sig...dboy did and likes it over there too. We have a small meet in a couple weeks.

Don't put words in my mouth :P.

Lucky SOB · 10-04-2009, 09:50 AM

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Don't put words in my mouth :P.

Haha, you seem like you do. And they like 5th gens. lol. Site must be down tho right now...

10-04-2009, 07:42 AM	#1
newagemuscle Philippians 4:13 Drives: SLP Supercharged LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The Motor City - Michigan Posts: 2,902 View My Garage	here she is... Picked up the new ride friday. Here are some pics at the link below. I could not figure out how to post pics yet so this is the best I could do. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3388532 I was alittle upset though. My buddy pointed out a small ding on the passenger side. I'm sure the dealer will take care of it, but I am just afarid of the paint matching. I had a bad experience with my vette some years back when I had to have some body work done. Hopefully color matching has improved since then. __________________

10-04-2009, 09:46 AM	#12
Lucky SOB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 756	Congrats! Sorry to hear about your door tho. Check out the link in my sig...dboy did and likes it over there too. We have a small meet in a couple weeks. __________________

10-04-2009, 08:04 AM	#3
Dboy23 2G1FB1EV7A9100028 Drives: 2010 Jeep Wrangler Hemi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 882	Apparently my car had some type of work to the passenger door and even though I know about paint (took classes and my father owns a collision shop) I couldn't tell where it was for the life of me. Where abouts do you live in Macomb, I'm from that area too.

10-04-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	Well if the paint didn't sustain any damage (rub it with some cleaner wax if there is any paint transfer from the other car), which sounds unlikely, it should be extremely easy to repair if you find a PDR guy that has any clue what he is doing. If the dealer won't take care of it for you, a dime to quarter sized ding may run anywhere from $65-100. Contact your dealer and see who they would recommend...If they dont have any recommendations go here and find a tech in your area. Look into this though it could save you hundreds of $$$$.

10-04-2009, 08:21 AM	#8
Batman0837 Drives: '10 CGM 2SS/RS # 71394 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 365	^Anytime...