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RT21 · 04-26-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bell040

I would like to see the same view with different lighting...

we already know that this color is very different in different lighting.

try and snap one at the same angle without the flash.

... its odd that this pic comes from someone who makes fun of the camaro in his avatar and drives a mustang.

This is another useful post from him. I guess that's why he doesn't get banned. I'm sure he's having a good laugh at this whole thread

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

Here's an RJT PRODUCTION car:

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

I missed this post my first go through and its too bad I did because it spells everything out perfectly.

That's why this is my one and only post in this thread.

*mlee* · 04-26-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 80Zedder

I personally don't see the problem, its a crappy pic, and out of the few thousand camaros I have built, I have only seen 1 mismatched bumper which was fixed before it left.

Thanks Zedder... you've taken some unnecessary jabs in this thread. Keep up the good work and thanks for your info.

scottmoyer · 04-27-2009, 03:16 PM

It's the lighting guys. I deal with it regularly. Here's a couple of my car in different light. Original factory paint on this one!!

D1BADZ · 04-27-2009, 03:23 PM

agree with it being the lighting. the panels can not line up 100% exact thus different lighting effect.

my IOM does not show this.

RT21 · 04-27-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by scottmoyer

It's the lighting guys. I deal with it regularly. Here's a couple of my car in different light. Original factory paint on this one!!

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Originally Posted by D1BADZ

agree with it being the lighting. the panels can not line up 100% exact thus different lighting effect.

my IOM does not show this.

Thanx guys! Can we let this thread die a horrible death now?

Ghost Rider · 04-27-2009, 05:55 PM

The first production Camaro was delivered to my dealer today. It was a pre-ordered Red 2ss. Not a dealer car but a customer pre-order. I went down and had a close look at it and I did notice that the color of the front facia was a slightly different color from the hood and front fenders. It was not nearly as noticeable as in some of the pictures posted in this thread but it was definitely there. If you weren't looking for it you might not nitce it. However, it was parked next to a red corvette and in doing a side-by-side comparison, the corvette facia matched perfectly and the Camaro facia was just slightly off.

BTW, I also noticed the wheel weights on the brakes. The VIN number was in the 3200s but I can't remember the exact number.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-27-2009, 05:57 PM

This is the most definitive answer I have ever seen. Very good scottmoyer!

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Originally Posted by scottmoyer

It's the lighting guys. I deal with it regularly. Here's a couple of my car in different light. Original factory paint on this one!!

Z/28orSs · 04-27-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by garagelogic

I saw this camera-phone pic posted on another forum and thought I would share here. If this is a respost, I apologize.

This pic was taken by an employee at a Chevy dealer. He apologized for the crappy picture, but said that what you see is NOT an illusion. The front bumper cover does not match the rest of the car.

I've seen this same issue on several cars, and I had the same issue with my 2006 GTO. The most recent example before this one was a ZR1 Corvette in blue where the hood and fenders did not match. Is this anything to be concerned about or is it the norm?

no i have seen this at many car shows i dont know whats with the new paint but the light hits it weird and it does look weird BUT when you get up close its the same shade just my .02 cents

keepontrukkin · 04-27-2009, 09:32 PM

This problem is NOT just the light. If it were the light, the difference in color would not be confined to the exact parameters of the fascia. The light doesn't just happen to fall exactly where the seams are. Different lighting just makes it more or less noticeable. Hopefully GM can get this problem fixed quickly. This makes a beautiful car look horribly cheap!

dayvedayve · 04-27-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by keepontrukkin

This problem is NOT just the light. If it were the light, the difference in color would not be confined to the exact parameters of the fascia. The light doesn't just happen to fall exactly where the seams are. Different lighting just makes it more or less noticeable. Hopefully GM can get this problem fixed quickly. This makes a beautiful car look horribly cheap!

Color is reflective light. Different materials (even ones that are the same color) reflect light differently. Cameras capture reflective light differently than our eyes. A plastic fascia would refect light differently than a metal hood. The fact that the surface of the fascia is more vertical than the hood adds to the different reflection.

Look at original picture. The other side of fascia blends with the hood. It is only the drivers corner that appears different. Also the lower fascia blends better with the lower fender. The area in question has a white spot from the overhead light. It appears to be a crappy camera phone picture of a car in bad lighting. Camera phones are not SLR cameras and are mearly as useful as taking a quick pic for very little quality.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 04-27-2009, 10:02 PM

Seriously guys, look at these pics....

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Originally Posted by scottmoyer

It's the lighting guys. I deal with it regularly. Here's a couple of my car in different light. Original factory paint on this one!!

drivingincamaro · 04-27-2009, 10:03 PM

This Thread is still going on...

*Milk 1027* · 04-27-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Douge

I wish they would quit making excuses and offering BS answers about lighting and cell phone cameras.

I double dog dare you to show me one of ANY color that matches spot on. You haven't been able to do this on the Vettes as far back as the C5 and you aren't getting it right now.

I hate when people marginalize the shortcomings and act like its NORMAL and we should just GET OVER IT.

Here is an idea, WHY DONT YOU PAINT IT CORRECTLY?

I have two dirt cheap body guys, either one could do a better job using YOUR PAINT CODES!

I wish people would quit making baseless comments as if they were fact, and making up BS rumors on how GM is doing everything wrong.

Double dog dare???? what are you in 3rd grade??

I hate when people invent shortcomings and act like THE SKY IS FALLING, they should just GET OVER IT.

Here's an idea, WHY DON'T YOU READ THE FACTS CORRECTLY?

and that last part just doesn't make any sense.

DkknightX · 04-27-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Milk 1027

I wish people would quit making baseless comments as if they were fact, and making up BS rumors on how GM is doing everything wrong.

Double dog dare???? what are you in 3rd grade??

I hate when people invent shortcomings and act like THE SKY IS FALLING, they should just GET OVER IT.

Here's an idea, WHY DON'T YOU READ THE FACTS CORRECTLY?

and that last part just doesn't make any sense.

"You'll shoot your eye out, kid!"

04-27-2009, 03:16 PM	#73
scottmoyer Drives: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: In the Garage Posts: 59 View My Garage	It's the lighting guys. I deal with it regularly. Here's a couple of my car in different light. Original factory paint on this one!! __________________ Moderator of History/Restoration Forum on Thirdgen.org 87 IROC 350 19k miles

04-27-2009, 03:23 PM	#74
D1BADZ hmmmmm Drives: 2010 IOM in-n-out 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 1,324 View My Garage	agree with it being the lighting. the panels can not line up 100% exact thus different lighting effect. my IOM does not show this. __________________ "Responsibility is a Heavy Responsibilty" (Cheech)

04-27-2009, 10:03 PM	#82
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	This Thread is still going on... __________________

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04-27-2009, 05:55 PM	#76
Ghost Rider I'm one bad Mamma Jamma Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NC Posts: 396	The first production Camaro was delivered to my dealer today. It was a pre-ordered Red 2ss. Not a dealer car but a customer pre-order. I went down and had a close look at it and I did notice that the color of the front facia was a slightly different color from the hood and front fenders. It was not nearly as noticeable as in some of the pictures posted in this thread but it was definitely there. If you weren't looking for it you might not nitce it. However, it was parked next to a red corvette and in doing a side-by-side comparison, the corvette facia matched perfectly and the Camaro facia was just slightly off. BTW, I also noticed the wheel weights on the brakes. The VIN number was in the 3200s but I can't remember the exact number.

04-27-2009, 09:32 PM	#79
keepontrukkin Drives: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 104	This problem is NOT just the light. If it were the light, the difference in color would not be confined to the exact parameters of the fascia. The light doesn't just happen to fall exactly where the seams are. Different lighting just makes it more or less noticeable. Hopefully GM can get this problem fixed quickly. This makes a beautiful car look horribly cheap!