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Red2014SS · 03-22-2015, 03:12 PM

I spent the afternoon installing a new spoiler on my car. When I removed the original spoiler, I noticed two places where it had rubbed off the paint on the rear deck lid. Both places were about the size of a quarter and the paint was totally gone. I don't know if the lid is aluminum or steel. If I hadn't found it, I am sure it would have led to corrosion at some point in the future.

Before I installed the new spoiler, I repaired both places with touch up paint. The new spoiler totally covers the damaged area. I just thought I would pass this along. Anyone who owns an SS should probably check theirs out. Mine was worn down to bare metal.

Here is a photo taken after I finished the install. The worn spots were under the circled area on both sides. I apologize for not taking any photos of the damage. I didn't think about the forum until I was finished.

Hetfield03 · 03-22-2015, 03:23 PM

Heres my 2010 after my spoiler was removed and then reinstalled last week.

Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) · 03-22-2015, 03:55 PM

I recently plasti-dipped my rear spoiler and noticed the same thing. Two spots on the trunk wore down and no paint left at all. Couldn't believe it and wonder what causes this. I have also heard several of my friends with 2014 Camaros running into the same problem. Wonder if GM with do something about this.

Rcfiddy1 · 03-22-2015, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ertter11 (Silver Bullet)

Wonder if GM will do something about this.

Its normal.

JimE · 03-22-2015, 04:14 PM

Yeah, pretty much every picture I've seen of someone that has removed/replaced the spoiler had the same issue.

TommyTheCat · 03-22-2015, 04:21 PM

I had no issues, and I thought only 2010s had the problem but maybe the 14s do too.

jsd · 03-22-2015, 05:04 PM

My 2011 ss i had before, had the same issue.

The Patriot · 03-22-2015, 05:13 PM

My 14 SS has some type of "rub shield" there. I was just looking at it yesterday, as it appears to be slightly slipping out of place on the driver's side. It's like a piece of 3M trim molding tape with adhesive only on the trunk lid side. It's starting to get a bit brittle and "flaky" as well.

maddoggyusa · 03-22-2015, 05:39 PM

I thought there was a TSB for this... doesn't dealer fix this for free?

rontammy0 · 03-22-2015, 06:45 PM

Raised my spoiler just a little off the trunk...my paint was fine....just a bit of dirt. The dirt accumulation is the culprit I'm thinking.

nmartin1216 · 03-22-2015, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

I thought there was a TSB for this... doesn't dealer fix this for free?

"TSB" ???

Firefighter · 03-22-2015, 06:51 PM

My '13 had it about 6 months old when I changed the spoiler.

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Kendall421 · 03-22-2015, 08:22 PM

Yep! I have a 1LE and took the spoiler off to put on a Z28 spoiler. Paint rubbed through to bare aluminium in several spots! I only have 4000 miles on it. I touched it up and the Z28 spoiler should cover up most of all the spots! Putting a layer of xpel film under the Z28 spoiler to protect from any further damage.

PEW-PROFESSIONAL · 07-16-2015, 10:08 AM

I purchased the Z/28 Spoiler and the Wicker and when removing my spoiler on my 2014 2SS I noticed I have paint rubbed down to the metal. Took it to my dealership and talked with their service manager and he's making some calls about it today.

03-22-2015, 03:12 PM	#1
Red2014SS Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Kentucky Posts: 2,421	Paint rub warning 2014 SS I spent the afternoon installing a new spoiler on my car. When I removed the original spoiler, I noticed two places where it had rubbed off the paint on the rear deck lid. Both places were about the size of a quarter and the paint was totally gone. I don't know if the lid is aluminum or steel. If I hadn't found it, I am sure it would have led to corrosion at some point in the future. Before I installed the new spoiler, I repaired both places with touch up paint. The new spoiler totally covers the damaged area. I just thought I would pass this along. Anyone who owns an SS should probably check theirs out. Mine was worn down to bare metal. Here is a photo taken after I finished the install. The worn spots were under the circled area on both sides. I apologize for not taking any photos of the damage. I didn't think about the forum until I was finished. Attached Images __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, L99, SW LTH w/HF Cats, GMPP Ex. Z/28 CAI, FR41s in PVD Black Chrome, Recaros, Pfadt Sway 377hp, 383tq 12.739@110.44 MPH

03-22-2015, 03:23 PM	#2
Hetfield03 Drives: 2010 2LT/RS Black/IOM Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kentucky Posts: 1,434	Heres my 2010 after my spoiler was removed and then reinstalled last week. Attached Images

03-22-2015, 05:13 PM	#8
The Patriot Drives: 2014 2SS/RS VERT Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Idaho Posts: 455	My 14 SS has some type of "rub shield" there. I was just looking at it yesterday, as it appears to be slightly slipping out of place on the driver's side. It's like a piece of 3M trim molding tape with adhesive only on the trunk lid side. It's starting to get a bit brittle and "flaky" as well. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Vert. "Today I didn't even have to use my AK, I got ta' say it was a good day"

03-22-2015, 06:45 PM	#10
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Raised my spoiler just a little off the trunk...my paint was fine....just a bit of dirt. The dirt accumulation is the culprit I'm thinking. Attached Images

03-22-2015, 06:51 PM	#12
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	My '13 had it about 6 months old when I changed the spoiler. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

03-22-2015, 03:55 PM	#3
Ertter11 (Silver Bullet) Drives: 2014 1SS/RS M6 RRM NPP Exhaust Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 184 View My Garage	I recently plasti-dipped my rear spoiler and noticed the same thing. Two spots on the trunk wore down and no paint left at all. Couldn't believe it and wonder what causes this. I have also heard several of my friends with 2014 Camaros running into the same problem. Wonder if GM with do something about this.

03-22-2015, 04:14 PM	#5
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Yeah, pretty much every picture I've seen of someone that has removed/replaced the spoiler had the same issue.

03-22-2015, 04:21 PM	#6
TommyTheCat SHKE BKE Drives: 2013 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,108	I had no issues, and I thought only 2010s had the problem but maybe the 14s do too.

03-22-2015, 05:04 PM	#7
jsd Drives: 2012 ZL 1 #370 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Switzerland Posts: 351	My 2011 ss i had before, had the same issue.

03-22-2015, 05:39 PM	#9
maddoggyusa Drives: 2013 Camaro Dusk 2SS/6 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,586	I thought there was a TSB for this... doesn't dealer fix this for free?

03-22-2015, 08:22 PM	#13
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	Yep! I have a 1LE and took the spoiler off to put on a Z28 spoiler. Paint rubbed through to bare aluminium in several spots! I only have 4000 miles on it. I touched it up and the Z28 spoiler should cover up most of all the spots! Putting a layer of xpel film under the Z28 spoiler to protect from any further damage. Attached Images

07-16-2015, 10:08 AM	#14
PEW-PROFESSIONAL Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 324 View My Garage	I purchased the Z/28 Spoiler and the Wicker and when removing my spoiler on my 2014 2SS I noticed I have paint rubbed down to the metal. Took it to my dealership and talked with their service manager and he's making some calls about it today. __________________ G5carbon.com-SS Carbon fiber Trunk Filler PanelsCarbon fiber Heat Extractor Z/28 Carbon Fiber Spoiler (Comming Soon)Z/28 Carbon Fiber Rear Defuser (Comming Soon)SS Carbon Fiber Lower Grill (Coming Soon)Z/28 Carbon fiber Side Skirts (Coming soon)SS Carbon fiber Cooling Plate (Coming Soon)**Camber/Caster Plates (Coming Soon) Westcoastcamaros.com-Carbon Fiber Engine Cover (Ordered)