Hood Wrap Crap! - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

krazzyk01 · 12-24-2018, 08:40 AM

So I'm finally redoing the original hood wrap on my car. I know it should've been done some time ago.

There was nothing wrong with the wrap itself. However,...there are several small blisters starting near the leading edge of the hood, underneath the wrap.

I removed the wrap and found all of those bubbles under the wrap are under the PAINT! The aluminum hood is corroding under the paint.

So it looks like there's no choice other than to sand it down to bare aluminum and repaint, then rewrap the hood? Pain in the ass!

Any thoughts?

Would rather have posted pictures instead of links but this forum is the biggest pain of all the forms I belong to when it comes to sharing pictures.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jj...ZAJ65lomGOsScz

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lt_...ew?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Rt...sKrfKC-qllPLAL

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uQ...A8se5m_FciCm2a

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vb...S03zBn22DbtRa2

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Gf...u-S_PDAM5u6Ti1

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uc...vJgWcJcwq4ri9j

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cN...SYS303s-s-6fZ0

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Billy10mm · 12-24-2018, 09:11 AM

That sucks dude. Sorry to hear it.

krazzyk01 · 12-24-2018, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billy10mm

That sucks dude. Sorry to hear it.

Yep. But you know what? If that's the biggest thing I've got to complain about this year,....I'm doing pretty damn good.

Can you see me looking on the bright side....

HOJO · 12-24-2018, 10:34 AM

That does suck brother. But I really like your outlook on things. Best wishes.

bkevind · 12-24-2018, 10:56 AM

Weird, I haven't noticed any of that on my '13. Good luck with the work.

krazzyk01 · 12-24-2018, 11:00 AM

Does anyone thing there's a snowball's chance in hell the dealer would cover it under the rust and corrosion program?

ROTFLMAO

GONIF · 12-24-2018, 11:13 AM

SUCKS for sure . ,mine is still going strong .

zz430camaro · 12-24-2018, 11:28 AM

Ya, repaint then rewrap, lucky you are wraping so its not too important that it looks perfect.

h018871 · 12-24-2018, 12:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazzyk01

Does anyone thing there's a snowball's chance in hell the dealer would cover it under the rust and corrosion program?

ROTFLMAO

that's probably a no............. never hurts to try though!

I've not seen a camaro hood do that, you're a first. you can pick up a hood from LKQ for around $500, black is a common color. once aluminum corrodes, it is quite difficult to keep from coming back.
good luck & kudos on the attitude!

ZEN357 · 12-24-2018, 01:21 PM

Yeah, don't re-wrap!

krazzyk01 · 12-24-2018, 03:51 PM

So much for being happy about being the first at something. LOL

Don't know why I even asked about the dealer. There's not one of them I'd trust with my car.

Might be time to go to Caliber and see about having the entire front fascia and hood resprayed. Let it cure, then wrap it all in clear vinyl.

I mean really. It's just money...........

CH.CRAFT · 12-25-2018, 05:31 AM

I WOULD JUST PREP THE HOOD CORRECTLY AND PAINT IT A SATIN BLACK THAT WOULD MIMIC THE WRAP COLOR AND TEXTURE, THAT WOULD SAVE A LITTLE ON THE TOTAL COST ALSO. I AM NOT A BIG FAN OF HE BLACK WRAPPED HOODS, BUT THAT IS JUST MY TASTE. I DO LIKE THE CAMARO I SAW WHERE THE WHOLE CAR WAS WRAPPED SATIN STEEL GRAY.
THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT IT IS YOUR CAR AND DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. FOR INSTANCE MY CAMARO HAS THE BLACK WHEELS WHICH I HATE AND IT SEEMS THAT MOST GUYS LIKE THE BLACK, I AM CHANGING THE COLOR OF MY WHEELS TO SUIT ME AND WHAT I LIKE. GOOD LUCK GETTING THE ISSUE RESOLVED.

krazzyk01 · 12-26-2018, 06:12 AM

I like the wrap. This is the only car I've ever had where I don't feel the need to constantly mess with it to make it "better".

As I see it I've got two choices. One - Sand down those affected areas and spray them with clear, wetsand smooth and re-wrap. Two - Have it done properly, wait for it to cure and then re-wrap.

Think I'll get a quote and go from there.

maraging · 12-29-2018, 11:28 AM

I like the wrap also. I damaged mine and need to have it redone.

12-24-2018, 08:40 AM	#1
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	Hood Wrap Crap! So I'm finally redoing the original hood wrap on my car. I know it should've been done some time ago. There was nothing wrong with the wrap itself. However,...there are several small blisters starting near the leading edge of the hood, underneath the wrap. I removed the wrap and found all of those bubbles under the wrap are under the PAINT! The aluminum hood is corroding under the paint. So it looks like there's no choice other than to sand it down to bare aluminum and repaint, then rewrap the hood? Pain in the ass! Any thoughts? Would rather have posted pictures instead of links but this forum is the biggest pain of all the forms I belong to when it comes to sharing pictures. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1jj...ZAJ65lomGOsScz https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lt_...ew?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Rt...sKrfKC-qllPLAL https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uQ...A8se5m_FciCm2a https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Vb...S03zBn22DbtRa2 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Gf...u-S_PDAM5u6Ti1 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1uc...vJgWcJcwq4ri9j https://drive.google.com/open?id=1cN...SYS303s-s-6fZ0 https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Te...DC_yohOru6abt3 __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros. Last edited by krazzyk01; 12-24-2018 at 09:09 AM. Reason: Add Pictures

12-24-2018, 09:11 AM	#2
Billy10mm Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS 1LE NPP Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hartsdale, NY Posts: 1,434	That sucks dude. Sorry to hear it. __________________ My thoughts on some things: Driving Nannies: If I'm that far out of shape on the street, something has gone terribly wrong and by all means Mr. Computer man, come and get me. G2s: Rock throwing is like like a tramp stamp; although problematic, it's a sign of good things to come.

12-24-2018, 10:56 AM	#5
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	Weird, I haven't noticed any of that on my '13. Good luck with the work. __________________ 468, Mishimoto rad + oil cooler, TSP LTH MCS 2WNR CTSV/ZL1 front calipers/rotors + G-Loc Forgestar CF-5 19x11

12-24-2018, 11:00 AM	#6
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	Does anyone thing there's a snowball's chance in hell the dealer would cover it under the rust and corrosion program? ROTFLMAO __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.

12-24-2018, 11:13 AM	#7
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	SUCKS for sure . ,mine is still going strong . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

12-24-2018, 10:34 AM	#4
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 874	That does suck brother. But I really like your outlook on things. Best wishes.

12-24-2018, 11:28 AM	#8
zz430camaro Drives: 2015 1LE Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 1,485	Ya, repaint then rewrap, lucky you are wraping so its not too important that it looks perfect. __________________ 2015 1LE, TSP 225/236 113+3, VMAX Throttle Body, CAI with race scoop, GPI Ported Intake, Land Speed Stage 2 Heads, 1-7/8 headers, NPP exhaust, 25% Fluidampr, LT1-S Monster Clutch, 485 RWHP & 444 TQ

12-24-2018, 01:21 PM	#10
ZEN357 Drives: 1991 Z/28 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 411	Yeah, don't re-wrap!

12-24-2018, 03:51 PM	#11
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	So much for being happy about being the first at something. LOL Don't know why I even asked about the dealer. There's not one of them I'd trust with my car. Might be time to go to Caliber and see about having the entire front fascia and hood resprayed. Let it cure, then wrap it all in clear vinyl. I mean really. It's just money........... __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.

12-25-2018, 05:31 AM	#12
CH.CRAFT Drives: 2018 HOT WHEELS SS 6 SPEED COUPE Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: GROSSE TETE, LA.(SOUTH LA.) Posts: 76 View My Garage	I WOULD JUST PREP THE HOOD CORRECTLY AND PAINT IT A SATIN BLACK THAT WOULD MIMIC THE WRAP COLOR AND TEXTURE, THAT WOULD SAVE A LITTLE ON THE TOTAL COST ALSO. I AM NOT A BIG FAN OF HE BLACK WRAPPED HOODS, BUT THAT IS JUST MY TASTE. I DO LIKE THE CAMARO I SAW WHERE THE WHOLE CAR WAS WRAPPED SATIN STEEL GRAY. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THAT IT IS YOUR CAR AND DO WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY. FOR INSTANCE MY CAMARO HAS THE BLACK WHEELS WHICH I HATE AND IT SEEMS THAT MOST GUYS LIKE THE BLACK, I AM CHANGING THE COLOR OF MY WHEELS TO SUIT ME AND WHAT I LIKE. GOOD LUCK GETTING THE ISSUE RESOLVED. __________________ 2017 QUICK 16 TRACK CHAMPION STATE CAPITOL RACEWAY RACE TRACK CHAPLAIN FOR 30+ YRS

12-26-2018, 06:12 AM	#13
krazzyk01 Liv'n The Dream! Drives: 2013 Black 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 644 View My Garage	I like the wrap. This is the only car I've ever had where I don't feel the need to constantly mess with it to make it "better". As I see it I've got two choices. One - Sand down those affected areas and spray them with clear, wetsand smooth and re-wrap. Two - Have it done properly, wait for it to cure and then re-wrap. Think I'll get a quote and go from there. __________________ Never be afraid to try something new. The Ark was built by amateurs and the Titanic was built by pros.

12-29-2018, 11:28 AM	#14
maraging Drives: 15 1ss 1le Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: kansas Posts: 295	I like the wrap also. I damaged mine and need to have it redone.