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FriedCherry · 07-26-2010, 05:17 PM

I noticed this today right after a wax. I have no idea what could have cause a near perfect circle of bubbly then down to bare metal.

Any suggestions on what I can do or can be done? If there are any talented people that could fix this up near Brevard County FL, please let me know. The size is about 3/4 the size of a dime.

Thanks!

CamaroDreams07 · 07-26-2010, 07:57 PM

Whoooaaa. Not cool. How long have you had your car? That looks bad and if it's as big as you say, could be pretty tough to touch up. I'd contact your dealer and see what they say.

FriedCherry · 07-26-2010, 08:11 PM

I have had it just a year. Since it is a circle, then I don't see how I would get it by driving. There would be scratches or bug guts around it.

I am thinking of bring it to my local body shop to get an opinion if it is a defect. To me it looks like a bubble that popped.

BICHN CAMARO · 07-26-2010, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriedCherry

I have had it just a year. Since it is a circle, then I don't see how I would get it by driving. There would be scratches or bug guts around it.

I am thinking of bring it to my local body shop to get an opinion if it is a defect. To me it looks like a bubble that popped.

That is possible based on the photos. Since you do not remember seeing a defect in that spot before, it is hard to say. Only other possibility is something ate into the paint like a drop of something. I think you had a blister/ defect that you did not notice and it "popped" so to speak. A good body shop may provide an answer but make sure the PAINTER looks at it not some office flunky.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-26-2010, 08:25 PM

To me it looks like youre on the right track. Either something that popped, or something that ate all the way through the paint. Either way, I doubt the dealer's gonna cover this a year later. They will find a way to make it your fault- seems like they always do.

Where is this? Hood, bumper?

FriedCherry · 07-26-2010, 08:26 PM

Yeah, I have a good relationship with the owner/painter of a local shop. He repainted my 2002 Trans Am. I will talk to him when I bring it in.

Its on the left side of the hood about 2 feet from the windshield.

CamaroDreams07 · 07-27-2010, 07:45 AM

That's good to hear. I really hope they take care of it for you, most of all I'm curious what the heck it is so let us know what he says.

Orange5thGen · 07-27-2010, 08:13 AM

It looks like a drop of brake fluid......If a truck car hauler is leaking or any of the cars are leaking that are on it that could do it.

1st guess Brake fluid
2nd guess hydraulic fluid from a leaking truck ...

just my .02

FriedCherry · 07-28-2010, 10:03 PM

I will keep everyone up to date. I work about 70-80 hours a week, so I have to have my wife take it there Monday.

I would think that if something dropped on the car while I was moving it wouldn't be a near perfect circle. When I park there is no way I can see that happening. I go out of my way to park away from everything I can. But anything could happen I guess.

Thanks for the support.

Waco · 07-29-2010, 02:49 PM

Try the dealer first, but even if you have to pay, try a spot repair vs the whole panel at 1/3 the cost. They can blend the clear now with new techniques eliminating the need for a whole repaint of the panel and it looks perfect...had a chip on my rear quarter panel repaired that way at my dealer's body shop.

FriedCherry · 08-02-2010, 08:29 PM

Here is the update:
My normal body guy said without a doubt it was a defect.
Took it to my dealer. He said it was a bug that sat on the car and died and released acid in the paint and that caused this. Then ask my mileage. Told him 10,500 and he said let me go check something.
Came out a few minutes later and said it was covered by the fallout warranty that was a 12/12 warranty. Took my keys and said they will repaint the hood. I told him that I really expect it right. Remove the strips and reseal the whole thing and not just spot touch. He said they will do it right and replace the stripes. Actually asked me if i wanted different color since i am getting a new set.

So all and all looks good so far. i will post back when i get the car back. How long should i wait to drive it once i get it back? i am worried that it will not be completely dry.

SSLarry · 08-02-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orange5thGen

It looks like a drop of brake fluid......If a truck car hauler is leaking or any of the cars are leaking that are on it that could do it.

1st guess Brake fluid
2nd guess hydraulic fluid from a leaking truck ...

just my .02

Yup, looks like a drop of corrosive fluid to me.

Adam's Polishes · 08-02-2010, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FriedCherry

How long should i wait to drive it once i get it back? i am worried that it will not be completely dry.

Driving I wouldn't worry about, but avoid waxing or sealing for the first 90 days unless otherwise instructed by the bodyshop... and I don't mean the dealerships paperwork guy in the service department, but the actual painter.

DetailAddict · 08-03-2010, 01:35 AM

good to hear that the dealership is taking care of you! show some after pics when done!

Leo

07-26-2010, 05:17 PM	#1
FriedCherry Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IO Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 67	Paint defect or SOL? I noticed this today right after a wax. I have no idea what could have cause a near perfect circle of bubbly then down to bare metal. Any suggestions on what I can do or can be done? If there are any talented people that could fix this up near Brevard County FL, please let me know. The size is about 3/4 the size of a dime. Thanks!

07-26-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	Whoooaaa. Not cool. How long have you had your car? That looks bad and if it's as big as you say, could be pretty tough to touch up. I'd contact your dealer and see what they say. __________________ [B]

07-26-2010, 08:25 PM	#5
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	To me it looks like youre on the right track. Either something that popped, or something that ate all the way through the paint. Either way, I doubt the dealer's gonna cover this a year later. They will find a way to make it your fault- seems like they always do. Where is this? Hood, bumper? __________________ [B]

07-27-2010, 07:45 AM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	That's good to hear. I really hope they take care of it for you, most of all I'm curious what the heck it is so let us know what he says. __________________ [B]

07-27-2010, 08:13 AM	#8
Orange5thGen Drives: 2011 Convert Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,052 View My Garage	It looks like a drop of brake fluid......If a truck car hauler is leaking or any of the cars are leaking that are on it that could do it. 1st guess Brake fluid 2nd guess hydraulic fluid from a leaking truck ... just my .02 __________________ Come see me at www.chicago5thgen.com TEAM LLT, , 2011 Covertible 1LT RS, JDM Color Shift Halo's, Showstopper Camaro Bowtie Led Mirrors, Side Markers and Engine Cover, Pace Setter Catback Exhaust, BK Coilover Kit, 21" Full Crome GM wheels, Tinted windows, I WIN BEARS Plate. Full amber ABL dash and door update with IOM interior panels.

07-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#3
FriedCherry Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IO Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 67	I have had it just a year. Since it is a circle, then I don't see how I would get it by driving. There would be scratches or bug guts around it. I am thinking of bring it to my local body shop to get an opinion if it is a defect. To me it looks like a bubble that popped.

07-26-2010, 08:26 PM	#6
FriedCherry Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IO Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 67	Yeah, I have a good relationship with the owner/painter of a local shop. He repainted my 2002 Trans Am. I will talk to him when I bring it in. Its on the left side of the hood about 2 feet from the windshield.

07-28-2010, 10:03 PM	#9
FriedCherry Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IO Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 67	I will keep everyone up to date. I work about 70-80 hours a week, so I have to have my wife take it there Monday. I would think that if something dropped on the car while I was moving it wouldn't be a near perfect circle. When I park there is no way I can see that happening. I go out of my way to park away from everything I can. But anything could happen I guess. Thanks for the support.

07-29-2010, 02:49 PM	#10
Waco Layla Drives: '10 2SS/RS, LS3, CGM/IO Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Newport, RI Posts: 345	Try the dealer first, but even if you have to pay, try a spot repair vs the whole panel at 1/3 the cost. They can blend the clear now with new techniques eliminating the need for a whole repaint of the panel and it looks perfect...had a chip on my rear quarter panel repaired that way at my dealer's body shop.

08-02-2010, 08:29 PM	#11
FriedCherry Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IOM/IO Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 67	Here is the update: My normal body guy said without a doubt it was a defect. Took it to my dealer. He said it was a bug that sat on the car and died and released acid in the paint and that caused this. Then ask my mileage. Told him 10,500 and he said let me go check something. Came out a few minutes later and said it was covered by the fallout warranty that was a 12/12 warranty. Took my keys and said they will repaint the hood. I told him that I really expect it right. Remove the strips and reseal the whole thing and not just spot touch. He said they will do it right and replace the stripes. Actually asked me if i wanted different color since i am getting a new set. So all and all looks good so far. i will post back when i get the car back. How long should i wait to drive it once i get it back? i am worried that it will not be completely dry.

08-03-2010, 01:35 AM	#14
DetailAddict Drives: . Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 461	good to hear that the dealership is taking care of you! show some after pics when done! Leo

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