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KeepItGreasey · 08-25-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by camarorick

Hey Harvey... Here's a thread that discusses this issue. I fixed it myself.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=97563

yeah, it's cool that you can fix it on your own... we all can.

but ANY problem with my Camaro, i bring it to the dealer. i want them to see that i'm having problems with it, and i want documentation of these problems on dealer print-outs.

if you attempt fixes on your own, no matter how simple the fix, you may be accused of causing any future damage.

my power steering fluid was low... and i let the dealer top it off and inspect the pump and lines for leaks.

CDN SS · 08-25-2010, 06:19 PM

This is what the trunk lid of my 2002 Grand Prix looked like after just one year on the road, I painted hose washers to match the car and reinstalled the spoiler using the washers as spacers. This allowed water and dirt to flow under the spoiler and a year later when I bought an after market spoiler the lid was pretty much clean of debris.

camarorick · 08-25-2010, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by KeepItGreasey

yeah, it's cool that you can fix it on your own... we all can.

but ANY problem with my Camaro, i bring it to the dealer. i want them to see that i'm having problems with it, and i want documentation of these problems on dealer print-outs.

if you attempt fixes on your own, no matter how simple the fix, you may be accused of causing any future damage.

my power steering fluid was low... and i let the dealer top it off and inspect the pump and lines for leaks.

I agree with you totally, but there are times when I would rather do the job right... Guess what type of washer the dealer would have installed after they painted

By the way, I saw Dweezil on his last tour " Zappa plays Zappa"... He is truly a guitar wizzard !!!

camarorick · 08-25-2010, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDN SS

This is what the trunk lid of my 2002 Grand Prix looked like after just one year on the road, I painted hose washers to match the car and reinstalled the spoiler using the washers as spacers. This allowed water and dirt to flow under the spoiler and a year later when I bought an after market spoiler the lid was pretty much clean of debris.

Exactly why I put two rubber washers in place of that foam one

NYJETSFAN · 08-25-2010, 06:48 PM

Man these paint stories are getting worse everytime I read about them.

Giggy · 08-25-2010, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CDN SS

This is what the trunk lid of my 2002 Grand Prix looked like after just one year on the road, I painted hose washers to match the car and reinstalled the spoiler using the washers as spacers. This allowed water and dirt to flow under the spoiler and a year later when I bought an after market spoiler the lid was pretty much clean of debris.

BLACK67 · 08-26-2010, 05:20 PM

06blownSS
I'm having it done at Chevrolet Ile Perrot. The service manager already opened the case file for me, we'll see how quick he is to call me

Has there been an answer if GM is paying to have the paint done?
Mine is going in on Tues. to be looked at and have the engine oil leak addresed.

Wild Thing · 08-26-2010, 05:49 PM

Yes Nick they are paying to for the paint, no problemo. Where is your oil leak? Mine has a bit of oil about 3 inches above oil filter on left side, its not the filter. Its very minor but am keeping an eye on it.

Burnin' Rubber · 08-26-2010, 08:43 PM

This is as good a reason as any for GM to offer a spoiler delete option on all RS and SS option packages.

06blownSS · 08-27-2010, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BLACK67

06blownSS
I'm having it done at Chevrolet Ile Perrot. The service manager already opened the case file for me, we'll see how quick he is to call me

Has there been an answer if GM is paying to have the paint done?
Mine is going in on Tues. to be looked at and have the engine oil leak addresed.

They better pay for it, it sure as hell isnt my fault!

sstphoenix · 08-27-2010, 11:19 AM

hmm, maybe i should get this checked out

Adrian5 · 08-30-2010, 08:13 AM

My 2011 lt/rs is 3 weeks old and I saw this problem on my trunk :(.

camaro99 · 09-07-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wild Thing

I noticed small pieces of rubber coming out from under left rear of spoiler, I went to dealer to have it checked out, the rubber washers under spoiler were completly deteriorated, causing spoiler to rub on trunk lid and remove paint on trunk lid along trailing edge of spoiler. This damage could not be seen untill spoiler was removed. The dealer installed new washers and 3m tape temporarly. Am waiting to see what GM is going to do about the damaged paint. Will keep you posted. Again word of caution "damage could not be seen until spoiler was removed"

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Originally Posted by camaro99

My theory is that the original recall last fall, (locktite (blue or red ) was applied. due to loose spoiler nuts which is due to no or poor locktite application to the bolt threads causes movement due to driving and therefore wear and tear on the rubberwashers which eventually causes paint scraping which will eventually cause rust.....all because of bad nuts!!
GM better recall all spoilers and check this out thouroughly if my theory is correct.
The first spoiler recall was just to check if my nuts were still on

(and one was missing

) which I finally got out last week
The recall should have included a thorough check
and now we all should thoroughly check it out!

Spoiler repair and damage update SVP

RickRay · 09-07-2010, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro99

Spoiler repair and damage update SVP

It's in the shop today....

08-25-2010, 06:19 PM	#16
CDN SS Steve from Canada. Drives: 2010 SW SS/RS with Inferno package. Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Niagara Ontario Canada Posts: 1,969 View My Garage	This is what the trunk lid of my 2002 Grand Prix looked like after just one year on the road, I painted hose washers to match the car and reinstalled the spoiler using the washers as spacers. This allowed water and dirt to flow under the spoiler and a year later when I bought an after market spoiler the lid was pretty much clean of debris. __________________

08-26-2010, 05:20 PM	#21
BLACK67 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS CGM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 930	06blownSS I'm having it done at Chevrolet Ile Perrot. The service manager already opened the case file for me, we'll see how quick he is to call me Has there been an answer if GM is paying to have the paint done? Mine is going in on Tues. to be looked at and have the engine oil leak addresed. __________________ SPi Performance Stage 3 package *Comp Cam* PHADT FE4 ZL Stg.3 VMAX CNC Spiral Ported Throttle Body Dynatech LT headers, Hi flow Cats MBRP 3" 304 stainless X-pipe exhaust Fastlane true CAI. Barton shifter

08-26-2010, 05:49 PM	#22
Wild Thing Royal Cdn. Navy (Retired) Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lasalle Qc Posts: 389	Spoiler Yes Nick they are paying to for the paint, no problemo. Where is your oil leak? Mine has a bit of oil about 3 inches above oil filter on left side, its not the filter. Its very minor but am keeping an eye on it.

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