Paint problem

Jeremeymt · 02-14-2016, 12:59 PM

I hate to be another one with a paint problem but yep it's happened to me too. You have to catch it at the right angle to see it but it is there. It's on my passenger door towards the top. It looks like a big smudge. Dealer is going to try clay bar first but we both are skeptical if that will work. I am afraid it is probably under the clear coat. He looked at it from a lot of angles and concludes it was most likely caught by the factory and they "attempted" to fix it and obviously did not succeed and let the car go anyways. I took delivery at night and did not immediately see this and it actually took me by surprise when it caught my eye one day. I immediately tried to wash it off and quickly realized this was not something that was going to come off. So it goes in Tuesday for them to try the clay bar. We will see what comes of this.

Zack46 · 02-14-2016, 01:12 PM

Sorry to hear about this. You should talk to Sledgehammer a member on this forum. He has a ton of issues with his paint on his car. I think its being re-painted as we speak.........................

Mud Z06 · 02-14-2016, 01:21 PM

I would not let anyone who suggests claybar as a fix to touch this car at all!

Dealer has no idea what they are doing and it should be taken to a professional, high-end body shop or detailer.

davet435 · 02-14-2016, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremeymt

I hate to be another one with a paint problem but yep it's happened to me too. You have to catch it at the right angle to see it but it is there. It's on my passenger door towards the top. It looks like a big smudge. Dealer is going to try clay bar first but we both are skeptical if that will work. I am afraid it is probably under the clear coat. He looked at it from a lot of angles and concludes it was most likely caught by the factory and they "attempted" to fix it and obviously did not succeed and let the car go anyways. I took delivery at night and did not immediately see this and it actually took me by surprise when it caught my eye one day. I immediately tried to wash it off and quickly realized this was not something that was going to come off. So it goes in Tuesday for them to try the clay bar. We will see what comes of this.

Sorry your having the problem, should be fairly easy one to repair.

L&M CAMARO 6 · 02-14-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mud Z06

I would not let anyone who suggests claybar as a fix to touch this car at all!

Dealer has no idea what they are doing and it should be taken to a professional, high-end body shop or detailer.

No should not send it to a body shop

. Need to take your Camaro to the detailer of YOUR choice and the dealer needs to pay for it...

Glen e · 02-14-2016, 04:55 PM

Agree with dave, looks like the paint is contaminated underneath the clear. Easy fix. Some labor involved. A clay bar or polish won't touch it. Any decent body shop (or the dealers uses) will respray the whole panel, since it's computer mixed, it'll be a perfect match for a new car. If its under the clear, it's obviously warranty.

Mud Z06 · 02-14-2016, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by L&M CAMARO 6

No should not send it to a body shop

. Need to take your Camaro to the detailer of YOUR choice and the dealer needs to pay for it...

Most detailers don't do full on paint/respray work and won't be able to fix that. going to need more.

thumbs down me all you want but I wouldn't trust a dealer that says claybar.

tadre1 · 02-14-2016, 05:07 PM

Paint problems also ...

tadre1 · 02-14-2016, 05:10 PM

Clear coat problems mostly to the passenger side of the camaro.

tadre1 · 02-14-2016, 06:14 PM

IMO ... Chevrolet should have waited one more year before releasing the camaro. But hey ... time is not on anyone's side.

Jeremeymt · 02-14-2016, 07:27 PM

The dealer is not doing it themselves. It is going to a body shop they claim to use often and trust. The dealer is just handling all the logistics of it. Hoping for an easy fix. Either way you are right it is under warranty so one way or another I am sure they will make it right.

davet435 · 02-14-2016, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremeymt

The dealer is not doing it themselves. It is going to a body shop they claim to use often and trust. The dealer is just handling all the logistics of it. Hoping for an easy fix. Either way you are right it is under warranty so one way or another I am sure they will make it right.

Most reputable body shops guarantee their work for life.

suzook · 02-15-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by tadre1

IMO ... Chevrolet should have waited one more year before releasing the camaro. But hey ... time is not on anyone's side.

I agree, but to be honest have NO regrets buying my 16.

SSport16 · 02-15-2016, 09:31 AM

That stinks! You have to remember, there are a handful of people on this forum that have paint issues, and not all of them have major exteriors issues, a lot of them are inside doors, trunks, etc. This is compared to thousands already built, probably in excess if 10k now. Not making lite of it at all, but lets hope these handful are all and now start to get better. My car was built on the 2nd day of production and my paint is perfect...so it looks like it is just some early inconsistencies with painting cars.

02-14-2016, 12:59 PM	#1
Jeremeymt Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: La Vergne TN Posts: 454	Paint problem I hate to be another one with a paint problem but yep it's happened to me too. You have to catch it at the right angle to see it but it is there. It's on my passenger door towards the top. It looks like a big smudge. Dealer is going to try clay bar first but we both are skeptical if that will work. I am afraid it is probably under the clear coat. He looked at it from a lot of angles and concludes it was most likely caught by the factory and they "attempted" to fix it and obviously did not succeed and let the car go anyways. I took delivery at night and did not immediately see this and it actually took me by surprise when it caught my eye one day. I immediately tried to wash it off and quickly realized this was not something that was going to come off. So it goes in Tuesday for them to try the clay bar. We will see what comes of this. Attached Images

02-14-2016, 01:12 PM	#2
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	Sorry to hear about this. You should talk to Sledgehammer a member on this forum. He has a ton of issues with his paint on his car. I think its being re-painted as we speak......................... __________________ Zack46 2018 Camaro 2SS Orange Crush Hot Wheels Limited Edition Power Sunroof, 8 Speed Auto/Remote Start, NPP Exhaust Production Sequence Number 98 **NEOCC Camaro Club Member** Former Ride: 2016 Camaro 2LT RS V6 Hyper Blue Metallic

02-14-2016, 04:55 PM	#6
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	Agree with dave, looks like the paint is contaminated underneath the clear. Easy fix. Some labor involved. A clay bar or polish won't touch it. Any decent body shop (or the dealers uses) will respray the whole panel, since it's computer mixed, it'll be a perfect match for a new car. If its under the clear, it's obviously warranty. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-14-2016, 05:07 PM	#8
tadre1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Paint problems also ... Attached Images

02-15-2016, 09:31 AM	#14
SSport16 Drives: 2016 Garnet Red Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5,435	That stinks! You have to remember, there are a handful of people on this forum that have paint issues, and not all of them have major exteriors issues, a lot of them are inside doors, trunks, etc. This is compared to thousands already built, probably in excess if 10k now. Not making lite of it at all, but lets hope these handful are all and now start to get better. My car was built on the 2nd day of production and my paint is perfect...so it looks like it is just some early inconsistencies with painting cars. __________________ 2SS Camaro, Garnet Red, Adrenaline Red, NPP, MRC, A8, 5 Split Spoke Bright Silver Wheels (56W) 1100 Status - 7/24/15 (Ordered) 3800 Status - 10/13/15 (Built) 6000 Status - 12/22/15 (Delivered)

02-14-2016, 01:21 PM	#3
Mud Z06 Drives: Car Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Location Posts: 135	I would not let anyone who suggests claybar as a fix to touch this car at all! Dealer has no idea what they are doing and it should be taken to a professional, high-end body shop or detailer.

02-14-2016, 05:10 PM	#9
tadre1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 108	Clear coat problems mostly to the passenger side of the camaro.

02-14-2016, 06:14 PM	#10
tadre1 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 108	IMO ... Chevrolet should have waited one more year before releasing the camaro. But hey ... time is not on anyone's side.

02-14-2016, 07:27 PM	#11
Jeremeymt Drives: 2018 Hot Wheels 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: La Vergne TN Posts: 454	The dealer is not doing it themselves. It is going to a body shop they claim to use often and trust. The dealer is just handling all the logistics of it. Hoping for an easy fix. Either way you are right it is under warranty so one way or another I am sure they will make it right.

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