04-20-2010, 08:09 AM | #57 |
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Its not GM guys. I am not a GM fan... especially now that its Government Motors but I am a clear bra installer and I hear the same complaing in EVERY forum I go to. It doesnt matter wether its the Mustang, BMW, Corvette, Viper, Ferrari, or 6Speedonline.... everytone is complaining about the same issues. It is the EPA standards that have been implemented over the last few years. Even the Harley Davidson guys are bitching. GM is not going to repaint cars because their hands are tied. This will be something that we will all have to deal with from now on... and it will only get worse. I think the worst part of all of this is its OUR TAX DOLLARS that are paying for these morons at the EPA to regualte OUR LIVES. In the end it all only costs us more money... and if they push Cap And Trade through... we will all be hurting. Not to promote the product but getting a clear bra is really your only solution... or a bra period. Unless you want to repaint your car often... and replace headlights.
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04-20-2010, 11:56 AM | #58 |
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I disagree about this being the same problem with Corvettes. Both my late model Corvettes had no chips and I have frequented Corvette forums for years and have not seen this level of complaints.
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04-20-2010, 10:00 PM | #59 |
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my car has 12000 miles and the chipping is gross!!!
so many chips... the rocker panels are down to the the primer almost my gills have about 60-70 chips.. my paint also peeled off today on the passenger side... where theres a crease in the back panel... peeling off!!! omg starting to think the camaro was a mistake... i just cant handle my car looking 10 years old already lets see what GM does |
04-22-2010, 06:33 AM | #60 |
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I am trying to collect some data and am wondering if you guys with excessive chipping could get the mil thickness of you paint tested. I have requested our shops paint rep bring me a tester and plan to test my car at the Gill areas (both sides), hood and fenders. If the paint is thinner than GM specs (which I need to get) we have a case. Anybody that gets that info contact me under a private message. I will post a thread when I have enough data. We also have a thread going under Waxing/Detailing requesting this info.
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04-22-2010, 10:15 AM | #61 |
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GM is really sticking together with dealers on this. I have the same problem took pics and video of it at around 2800 miles. I have a 97 camaro and the paint never chipped on it. They keep saying its not their fault that even if they repaint it, it will chip again.
WELL PAINT THE FOCKIN THING RIGHT THE FIRST TIME!! Makes me wonder about the rest of the car, i'm sure the engine will blow just a few miles after I change the oil and that will void the warranty somehow. We need to start a petition to GM. Like one guy said strength in numbers. We should mail it to everyone having this issue and see how many signatures we can get. Makes me regret buying a $35,000 car with a $500 paint job. |
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04-22-2010, 10:32 AM | #63 | |
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I did the same thing. Have you taken it in yet? Cuz they aren't gonna warranty it. Paint is covered for 12,000 miles or 1 year however they dont cover anything. I took mine in about a week ago with 3500 miles on it and they said rock chips are "natural causes" bull. The paint is too thin and clear coat is too thin if there even is a clear coat. They tried to blame it on the possibilty i drove through bad conditions, yea first thing i did when i bought it was go do doughnuts in a gravel parking lot haha not. check out the pic. Its like this on both sides and the front bumper. |
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04-22-2010, 10:32 AM | #64 |
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1500 miles and a chip on the hood!?! and a couple of dings (no paint missing) on the front spoiler area below the fog lights. I am going in for a clear bra on Saturday. There is another 600 dollars on a new car....
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04-22-2010, 10:42 AM | #65 | |
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I was told paint is covered for 12,000 miles or 1 year, however that's crap cuz they are just gonna blame it on something else so they dont have to repaint it. GM is becoming crooks ruining a beautiful car with very poor craftsmanship. Give the camaro to ford please let someone else give it a try. haha |
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04-22-2010, 10:48 AM | #66 | |
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How much does this clear bra cost? anyone had it done? I think since its mostly camaros it has to be an issue with the plant they are painted at. I'm sure thats the only car they build at that plant. |
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04-22-2010, 11:06 AM | #67 |
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Just found a second chip on my driver side gills! Only have 3,000 miles on the car....
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04-22-2010, 07:45 PM | #68 |
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04-23-2010, 06:10 PM | #69 |
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I've had a Black 2SS for a 2 months now. I got a couple of small chips on the deck lid on a trip I took to Vegas from some rocks that were kicked up by a truck. It annoyed me but chips happen. Upon inspection of the chips what blew me away was how thin the paint is on the car. Anyone else notice that your car?
BTW with the design of the body around the rear wheels... EXPECT paint chips in front of the rear wheels. I've seen it over and over with that type of fender design. Best to cover that area with a clear material from 3M. Check out a place that applies clear bras.
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Wait until you are at about 10k miles. Look whats in store for you!
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