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2SS-Scott · 10-25-2011, 07:37 PM

So I've had my 2012 Camaro a few weeks and I've notice that the GFX around the back of the car doesn't seem aligned quite right. It seems like when they did the installation it was shifted towards the passenger side. This causes the end on the drivers side to protrude a bit and some gaps to appear between the GFX and the body. I also noticed that if I push on the areas where there are gaps it appears to stick to the body (I assume some adhesive was used) but then it separates again.

I have been contemplating contacting the dealer and seeing if they'll fix it but wanted to get the communities take to see if this is normal or if I'm just being too picky. I guess I just expect a little bit more fit and finish for my 40K.

Juiced1 · 10-25-2011, 07:39 PM

I'd see if they could do something about it.

daveagogo1 · 10-25-2011, 07:40 PM

Take it back. That should not be that bad.

v6needluv2 · 10-25-2011, 07:40 PM

Go to dealer they should do something about it

Caspers2SSRS · 10-25-2011, 08:18 PM

Its now time, with-out delay to use your warranty Card!

2SS-Scott · 10-25-2011, 08:37 PM

Thanks for the replies! I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow. I still have that wonderful survey to fill out too. Guess we'll see how "completely satisfied" I am...

zkdreads · 10-25-2011, 08:42 PM

Take it back

FEN · 10-25-2011, 10:10 PM

Definitely have them re-install that. I have the factory GFX and yours should not look like that.

Wakemaker89 · 10-25-2011, 10:13 PM

That seems to be sticking out pretty far let us know how quickly they take care of it for you!

vroomapunk · 10-25-2011, 10:24 PM

Yeah, and dont let them tell you "thats just how it is", threaten em if they say that, raise hell if you have to!

CyberG11 · 10-25-2011, 10:29 PM

If this happened to me I would take it back and make them fix it. We spend way too much money on upgrades for our cars for something like this to happen.

LWM · 10-26-2011, 07:10 AM

Take it back. I had my GFX installed ....then removed for painting and reinstalled......in both cases the install was flawless.

01pewterz28 · 10-26-2011, 07:42 AM

Liiks like a case of 1 tech doing the job and not taking his time to get it right the 1st time take it back let them fix it just hope they do not crack the paint on the gfx when they remove it.

INTIMIDAT3R · 10-26-2011, 07:59 AM

My GFX were starting to do the same thing. My dealer ordered new GFX and put them on under warranty.

If your dealer is worth their weight in salt, they should do it with no problem.

10-25-2011, 07:37 PM	#1
2SS-Scott Drives: 2012 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newburg, PA Posts: 47 View My Garage	Advice on dealer GFX installation So I've had my 2012 Camaro a few weeks and I've notice that the GFX around the back of the car doesn't seem aligned quite right. It seems like when they did the installation it was shifted towards the passenger side. This causes the end on the drivers side to protrude a bit and some gaps to appear between the GFX and the body. I also noticed that if I push on the areas where there are gaps it appears to stick to the body (I assume some adhesive was used) but then it separates again. I have been contemplating contacting the dealer and seeing if they'll fix it but wanted to get the communities take to see if this is normal or if I'm just being too picky. I guess I just expect a little bit more fit and finish for my 40K. Attached Images __________________ PVTMHH 08/26/2011 (1100) (1102) 08/30/2011 (2000) (2500) (3000) – TPW 9/19 09/09/2011 (3100) (3300) 09/13/2011 (3400) 09/20/2011 (3800) (4000) (4150) (4B00) 09/22/2011 (4200) 09/23/2011 (4B00) (4300) 09/26/2011 (4200) (5000) 09/30/2011 (6000)

10-25-2011, 08:37 PM	#6
2SS-Scott Drives: 2012 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Newburg, PA Posts: 47 View My Garage	Thanks for the replies! I'll be calling the dealer tomorrow. I still have that wonderful survey to fill out too. Guess we'll see how "completely satisfied" I am... __________________ PVTMHH 08/26/2011 (1100) (1102) 08/30/2011 (2000) (2500) (3000) – TPW 9/19 09/09/2011 (3100) (3300) 09/13/2011 (3400) 09/20/2011 (3800) (4000) (4150) (4B00) 09/22/2011 (4200) 09/23/2011 (4B00) (4300) 09/26/2011 (4200) (5000) 09/30/2011 (6000)

10-25-2011, 08:42 PM	#7
zkdreads Drives: 2010 Camaro LS V6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 2,784	Take it back __________________ C-LO or Sonic "Without Struggle there is no progress" I am your best nightmare!

10-25-2011, 10:10 PM	#8
FEN Drives: BLACK 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,092	Definitely have them re-install that. I have the factory GFX and yours should not look like that. __________________ CCW polished 505a's Front 20x10 w/275/40/20's Rear 20x11.5 w/305/35/20's Eibach 1" Pro Spring Kit Factory GFX MPD1 spoiler painted bowties 15% tint

10-25-2011, 10:13 PM	#9
Wakemaker89 Drives: 2020 Summit White LT1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,033 View My Garage	That seems to be sticking out pretty far let us know how quickly they take care of it for you! __________________ 2020 Summit White LT1 M6

10-25-2011, 07:39 PM	#2
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	I'd see if they could do something about it.

10-25-2011, 07:40 PM	#4
v6needluv2 Drives: 2011 Victory Red LS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Central Jersey Posts: 286	Go to dealer they should do something about it

10-25-2011, 08:18 PM	#5
Caspers2SSRS Caspers2SSRS Drives: Summit White 2010 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Somewhere north of a midlife crisis. Posts: 2,865	Its now time, with-out delay to use your warranty Card!

10-25-2011, 10:24 PM	#10
vroomapunk [COTW 5/12/14] Drives: 2012 CRT NF Cammed 2SS/RS For Sale Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NOLA Posts: 6,115 View My Garage	Yeah, and dont let them tell you "thats just how it is", threaten em if they say that, raise hell if you have to! __________________

10-25-2011, 10:29 PM	#11
CyberG11 Drives: 2011 V6 Cyber Gray Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Omaha Posts: 122	If this happened to me I would take it back and make them fix it. We spend way too much money on upgrades for our cars for something like this to happen.

10-26-2011, 07:10 AM	#12
LWM Drives: #54 ZL 550 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS,GIF Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 520	Take it back. I had my GFX installed ....then removed for painting and reinstalled......in both cases the install was flawless.

10-26-2011, 07:42 AM	#13
01pewterz28 #TeamBeckyD Drives: 2017 HBM 2SS Convertible A8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Apopka, FL Posts: 10,496 View My Garage	Liiks like a case of 1 tech doing the job and not taking his time to get it right the 1st time take it back let them fix it just hope they do not crack the paint on the gfx when they remove it. __________________ #TeamBeckyD FIFTY HBM 2SS VERT

10-26-2011, 07:59 AM	#14
INTIMIDAT3R Account Suspended Drives: '11 2SS/RS L99, '12 2LS LFX Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Malmac A.U.N. Posts: 2,122 View My Garage	My GFX were starting to do the same thing. My dealer ordered new GFX and put them on under warranty. If your dealer is worth their weight in salt, they should do it with no problem.

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