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garagelogic · 04-25-2009, 09:38 PM

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?

80Zedder · 04-25-2009, 09:40 PM

Supplier end of the deal. We don't paint the bumpers

garagelogic · 04-25-2009, 09:43 PM

Maybe I'm just picky, but I don't really care where in the process the issue occurs, it's inexcusable that someone would expect you to pay $35K for a car that is screwed up right from the get-go.

dragonZ28 · 04-25-2009, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garagelogic

Maybe I'm just picky, but I don't really care where in the process the issue occurs, it's inexcusable that someone wuld expect you to pay $35K for a car that is screwed up right from the get-go.

Ummm, I agree 100%. Gm is selling the car, so GM is ultimately responsible. If ours looks like that when we go to pick it up, they will repaint that or we won't take it.

Rodrunner · 04-25-2009, 09:48 PM

That mismatch looks rather pronounced. I have noticed it on other cars too. I really don't know what to say, except I believe it's a result of the base color of the bumper cover. It wouldn't be acceptible to me, and I would think not to GM either.

bob2the2nd · 04-25-2009, 09:55 PM

thats where the car goes from a steel hood to a plastic bumper. most likely the difference you see in color has to do the different material the paint is applied to. at least thats the only thing i can think of. my guess is in person you will never be able to tell a difference but the camera automatically tries to make a difference between colors and so you end up with the above picture.

LosXC451 · 04-25-2009, 09:57 PM

Wow the bumper is a lighter orange right?

MerlinZero · 04-25-2009, 10:07 PM

LOS yes, in this picture that is what you see.

Does anyone know if the car has the 3M coating? that could cause the color change...

But also maybe the particular bumber was sun bleached.

This is not a system wide issue.

There were 30 IOM cars in TX and none look like this.

SoFlaZ · 04-25-2009, 10:08 PM

That is unacceptable.

Bell040 · 04-25-2009, 10:13 PM

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.

Douge · 04-25-2009, 10:17 PM

They haven't gotten it right in ten + years why start now. Its actually better now if you can believe that.

Levicub · 04-25-2009, 10:19 PM

I think this is common on GM cars. My Firebird had the same issue, and I've seen it on some older camaro's. Seems to get more pronounced as the car gets older, depending on the color. That said, it would not stop me from buying a new camaro

camaroguy · 04-25-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 80Zedder

Supplier end of the deal. We don't paint the bumpers

and you guys don't inspect the bumpers before installing?
Lame answer dude...

drivingincamaro · 04-25-2009, 10:48 PM

Its probably the different materials metals, plastics, um the other material that i forgot.

04-25-2009, 09:38 PM	#1
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Mis-matched paint? 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?

04-25-2009, 09:48 PM	#5
Rodrunner Senior Member Drives: 2010 SS/RS, '06 350Z Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: So. Maryland Posts: 2,333	That mismatch looks rather pronounced. I have noticed it on other cars too. I really don't know what to say, except I believe it's a result of the base color of the bumper cover. It wouldn't be acceptible to me, and I would think not to GM either. __________________ 2SS/RS - Black/Black - CGM Rally Stripes - Auto - VIN 10171

04-25-2009, 09:57 PM	#7
LosXC451 Drives: 2010 SS SIM w/ RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Miami, Fl Posts: 1,222 View My Garage	Wow the bumper is a lighter orange right? __________________ My car: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17740

04-25-2009, 10:07 PM	#8
MerlinZero Big Orange Drives: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 1,170 View My Garage	LOS yes, in this picture that is what you see. Does anyone know if the car has the 3M coating? that could cause the color change... But also maybe the particular bumber was sun bleached. This is not a system wide issue. There were 30 IOM cars in TX and none look like this. __________________ " First, there was darkness, Then, On March 16th, Scott said LET THERE BE CAMARO, and there was Camaro, and Scott saw that it was good. Camaro5 3:16" VIN: 2G1FT1EWXA9120523 ETA 7/6/09 (Delivered 7/10/09)

04-25-2009, 10:17 PM	#11
Douge Eurotrash Connossieur Drives: 1985 Mercedes 500SEL Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 188	They haven't gotten it right in ten + years why start now. Its actually better now if you can believe that. __________________ 2011 Camaro Convertible 2SS, Imperial Blue/Gray Silver Rally Stripes

04-25-2009, 09:40 PM	#2
80Zedder Cheif Pounderhard Drives: 80camaro/Avalanche/srt8charger Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: in the vault Posts: 547	Supplier end of the deal. We don't paint the bumpers

04-25-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
garagelogic Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,686 View My Garage	Maybe I'm just picky, but I don't really care where in the process the issue occurs, it's inexcusable that someone would expect you to pay $35K for a car that is screwed up right from the get-go.

04-25-2009, 09:55 PM	#6
bob2the2nd Drives: CGM 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: newark, de Posts: 542	thats where the car goes from a steel hood to a plastic bumper. most likely the difference you see in color has to do the different material the paint is applied to. at least thats the only thing i can think of. my guess is in person you will never be able to tell a difference but the camera automatically tries to make a difference between colors and so you end up with the above picture.

04-25-2009, 10:08 PM	#9
SoFlaZ Drives: 2013 SS LS3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: WPB FL Posts: 947 View My Garage	That is unacceptable.

04-25-2009, 10:13 PM	#10
Bell040 Drives: 2SS/RS - Black - GFX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: B'ham, Alabama Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	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.

04-25-2009, 10:19 PM	#12
Levicub Drives: Suburban LT 4WD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Fl Posts: 24 View My Garage	I think this is common on GM cars. My Firebird had the same issue, and I've seen it on some older camaro's. Seems to get more pronounced as the car gets older, depending on the color. That said, it would not stop me from buying a new camaro

04-25-2009, 10:48 PM	#14
drivingincamaro Drives: 95 civic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 5,796	Its probably the different materials metals, plastics, um the other material that i forgot. __________________

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