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|BLACKSS| · 04-10-2010, 11:48 AM

I have 5800 miles on my car and my dealer told me that GM will repaint as a one time deal im having my gills and front bumper painted for free. They also said the only fix would be the splash gaurds and i dont know how good that would look. I was also told that the EPA is making GM use water based paint on all there cars and trucks. Its is soft and thin paint.

2010 Bumblebee · 04-10-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by |BLACKSS|

I have 5800 miles on my car and my dealer told me that GM will repaint as a one time deal im having my gills and front bumper painted for free. They also said the only fix would be the splash gaurds and i dont know how good that would look. I was also told that the EPA is making GM use water based paint on all there cars and trucks. Its is soft and thin paint.

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Originally Posted by ZombieEatsYou

I have OEM splash guards as well (since Fall) and have not seen any chips in the gill area.

I have my splash guard too. They look great after you get used to them. I believe in staying far away from the car in front of you and watching out for debris, sand, rocks in the road. So far no chips in the gills, but 3 chips on the roof ???? Why I don't know.

That aside, the paint scratches so easy, and is so thin. When they called me and asked me if I liked the car I said "everything but the paint job".

The issue I'm having is that side of the car from about half way down the car to the end gets very dirty, very quickly, especially in the gill area.

Kaoz · 04-10-2010, 06:22 PM

Just found 2 more chips on my hood.

I spend more time fixing chips than driving.

MMaglione · 04-12-2010, 01:37 PM

ok so they said they would call back today and i missed it : / im hoping they try again and i will let everyone know asap!

RSBAD454 · 04-12-2010, 05:20 PM

Yeah, I have noticed the paint seems to chip easily. Shoot, my 98 Honda Civic has 180,000 + miles on in and the paint doesn't chip as easily. Kinda pisses me off, you spend 30+K for a car.....the paint needs to be more durable. Screw the EPA!

Kaoz · 04-12-2010, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by RSBAD454

Yeah, I have noticed the paint seems to chip easily. Shoot, my 98 Honda Civic has 180,000 + miles on in and the paint doesn't chip as easily. Kinda pisses me off, you spend 30+K for a car.....the paint needs to be more durable. Screw the EPA!

I just got an e-mail saying they'd be in contact soon. I think this issue needs to be brought up more often. All we need is free clear bra and I'll be happy :P

RSBAD454 · 04-12-2010, 09:38 PM

Yeah, I will definitely contact GM about this......EPA can buy us all clear bras if this is the case about the water based shit paint.

recontango · 04-12-2010, 09:40 PM

Working on the same problem, service manager is bringing in GM rep to take a look. Most of my damage is on the front however...

Tecca · 04-12-2010, 10:01 PM

Man if feel for all the guys driving to C5fest, there isn't going to be any paint left.

Luckily though I only have two chips (1684 miles), debating if I should just go and get it re-cleared.

RSBAD454 · 04-12-2010, 10:03 PM

I just e mailed chevrolet on their website and gave both my cell and home number to contact me. I will inform everyone to see what happens. My dealership is going to take care of some chips, but this isn't the issue. Issue is the paint shouldn't scratch and chip so easily.

viper1cobra · 04-12-2010, 10:46 PM

I also have seen chips in the Gill area just recently.

I have 12,000 miles now, plus 3,000 miles to Georgia and back for C5Fest.

I would love to find out what Chevy has to say in regards to this issue.

d-ball2ss · 04-12-2010, 11:10 PM

i drive my car slow i mean slow never realy anything crazy, and i have chips bad, if i even have a rock in a tire and i can hear it driving around. I stop get out of my car and find the rock and try to take it out...... im so pissed about this i try so hard to keep it clean, im OCD about it now i cant sleep, well i sleep but not well....lol

myold88 · 04-13-2010, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Teccboxx

Man if feel for all the guys driving to C5fest, there isn't going to be any paint left.

Luckily though I only have two chips (1684 miles), debating if I should just go and get it re-cleared.

RE-cleared ? The problem is in the prep process in my opinion. The color coat is not adhearing to the primer/sealer for some reason. I've never seen a car chip like this new Camaro. Clear all you want, It will still chip.
My daily driver, a 06 Impala with 60,000 miles- NO chips.

RSBAD454 · 04-13-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by d-ball2ss

i drive my car slow i mean slow never realy anything crazy, and i have chips bad, if i even have a rock in a tire and i can hear it driving around. I stop get out of my car and find the rock and try to take it out...... im so pissed about this i try so hard to keep it clean, im OCD about it now i cant sleep, well i sleep but not well....lol

I'm the same way...........I keep my car very clean and I even wash inside of rims very well.

04-10-2010, 06:22 PM	#17
Kaoz Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 107	Just found 2 more chips on my hood. I spend more time fixing chips than driving. __________________ Rally Yellow 2LT/RS 2000 - 06/03 - Moved to "Placed" status 2500 - 06/23 - Preferenced 3000 - 06/24 - Ready to schedule 3100 - 07/23 - Scheduled 3300 - 07/23 - Sequenced for production 3400 - 07/25 - Broadcast 3800 - 08/03 - VIN

04-12-2010, 10:46 PM	#25
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	I also have seen chips in the Gill area just recently. I have 12,000 miles now, plus 3,000 miles to Georgia and back for C5Fest. I would love to find out what Chevy has to say in regards to this issue. __________________

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04-10-2010, 11:48 AM	#15
\|BLACKSS\| Drives: BLACK 1SS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SOUTHERN ILLINOIS Posts: 269	I have 5800 miles on my car and my dealer told me that GM will repaint as a one time deal im having my gills and front bumper painted for free. They also said the only fix would be the splash gaurds and i dont know how good that would look. I was also told that the EPA is making GM use water based paint on all there cars and trucks. Its is soft and thin paint.

04-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#18
MMaglione Mike "Meage" Drives: Aqua Blue 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 159 View My Garage	ok so they said they would call back today and i missed it : / im hoping they try again and i will let everyone know asap!

04-12-2010, 05:20 PM	#19
RSBAD454 Procharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 361 View My Garage	Yeah, I have noticed the paint seems to chip easily. Shoot, my 98 Honda Civic has 180,000 + miles on in and the paint doesn't chip as easily. Kinda pisses me off, you spend 30+K for a car.....the paint needs to be more durable. Screw the EPA!

04-12-2010, 09:38 PM	#21
RSBAD454 Procharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 361 View My Garage	Yeah, I will definitely contact GM about this......EPA can buy us all clear bras if this is the case about the water based shit paint.

04-12-2010, 09:40 PM	#22
recontango Drives: 2018 ZR1 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: KANSAS City Posts: 169 View My Garage	Working on the same problem, service manager is bringing in GM rep to take a look. Most of my damage is on the front however...

04-12-2010, 10:01 PM	#23
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,377	Man if feel for all the guys driving to C5fest, there isn't going to be any paint left. Luckily though I only have two chips (1684 miles), debating if I should just go and get it re-cleared.

04-12-2010, 10:03 PM	#24
RSBAD454 Procharged Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Somewhere Posts: 361 View My Garage	I just e mailed chevrolet on their website and gave both my cell and home number to contact me. I will inform everyone to see what happens. My dealership is going to take care of some chips, but this isn't the issue. Issue is the paint shouldn't scratch and chip so easily.

04-12-2010, 11:10 PM	#26
d-ball2ss Drives: red jewel 2010 camro 2ss/rs Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: wildwood MO Posts: 139 View My Garage	i drive my car slow i mean slow never realy anything crazy, and i have chips bad, if i even have a rock in a tire and i can hear it driving around. I stop get out of my car and find the rock and try to take it out...... im so pissed about this i try so hard to keep it clean, im OCD about it now i cant sleep, well i sleep but not well....lol