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LINYSS · 11-30-2020, 09:12 AM

Anyone else have an issue with paint bubbling on parts of the grill?

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 11-30-2020, 09:42 AM

I haven’t had any problems with mine. Was yours pre-painted from GM or did you have it painted?

LINYSS · 11-30-2020, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

I haven’t had any problems with mine. Was yours pre-painted from GM or did you have it painted?

Painted at the Body Shop

1JEWLDSSRS · 11-30-2020, 10:39 AM

Painted at my body shop and is starting to chip on the edges. So yea..

InFiD3ViL · 11-30-2020, 11:13 AM

I would just sand it down and respray it. I haven't painted mine yet since my car is gray and you can't really tell it's unpainted unless you look for it. But when I do paint it, I will be spraying it myself.

You can buy AC Delco branded aerosol cans with your exact paint matched for like $20-25 a can or just have some mixed at a shop that can put it in a spray can for you, unless you already have a compressor and gun of your own. Follow that up with some quality 2K clear and it should last another 10 years. The clean up and sanding will be the most crucial part for a quality recoat. With parts like this, prep is the key for proper adhesion.

I can't tell which red shade you have. If you have the Victory Red it should be a relatively easy self fix, but if it's Red Jewel Tintcoat...that may be a PITA since its a tri-stage paint I think. Another option of course is to just have a shop respray it. You have any other parts that need a respray?

spyderbuddy · 11-30-2020, 11:22 AM

straight from GM parts House no Issues

1JEWLDSSRS · 12-08-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

I would just sand it down and respray it. I haven't painted mine yet since my car is gray and you can't really tell it's unpainted unless you look for it. But when I do paint it, I will be spraying it myself.

You can buy AC Delco branded aerosol cans with your exact paint matched for like $20-25 a can or just have some mixed at a shop that can put it in a spray can for you, unless you already have a compressor and gun of your own. Follow that up with some quality 2K clear and it should last another 10 years. The clean up and sanding will be the most crucial part for a quality recoat. With parts like this, prep is the key for proper adhesion.

I can't tell which red shade you have. If you have the Victory Red it should be a relatively easy self fix, but if it's Red Jewel Tintcoat...that may be a PITA since its a tri-stage paint I think. Another option of course is to just have a shop respray it. You have any other parts that need a respray?

GM does sell RJT in a spray can and I have purchased 2 cans of it already for doing minor color matches to trim pieces and it matches up pretty good, and a good clear over it.

LINYSS · 12-08-2020, 09:10 AM

Just dropped it off for them to fix it

TheFlyingBananaSS · 12-08-2020, 09:33 AM

That's from contamination in the air lines or on the part due to poor paint prep. Totally the shops fault. Also most paint companies offer lifetime warranty so don't let them take anymore money. I would avoid that shop in the future. Sloppy work.

11-30-2020, 09:12 AM	#1
LINYSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hudson Florida Posts: 150	Paint on Heritage grill Problen Anyone else have an issue with paint bubbling on parts of the grill? Attached Images

11-30-2020, 09:42 AM	#2
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,694	I haven’t had any problems with mine. Was yours pre-painted from GM or did you have it painted? __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

11-30-2020, 10:39 AM	#4
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Painted at my body shop and is starting to chip on the edges. So yea.. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

11-30-2020, 11:13 AM	#5
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,575	I would just sand it down and respray it. I haven't painted mine yet since my car is gray and you can't really tell it's unpainted unless you look for it. But when I do paint it, I will be spraying it myself. You can buy AC Delco branded aerosol cans with your exact paint matched for like $20-25 a can or just have some mixed at a shop that can put it in a spray can for you, unless you already have a compressor and gun of your own. Follow that up with some quality 2K clear and it should last another 10 years. The clean up and sanding will be the most crucial part for a quality recoat. With parts like this, prep is the key for proper adhesion. I can't tell which red shade you have. If you have the Victory Red it should be a relatively easy self fix, but if it's Red Jewel Tintcoat...that may be a PITA since its a tri-stage paint I think. Another option of course is to just have a shop respray it. You have any other parts that need a respray? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

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12-08-2020, 09:10 AM	#8
LINYSS Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Hudson Florida Posts: 150	Just dropped it off for them to fix it

12-08-2020, 09:33 AM	#9
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	That's from contamination in the air lines or on the part due to poor paint prep. Totally the shops fault. Also most paint companies offer lifetime warranty so don't let them take anymore money. I would avoid that shop in the future. Sloppy work. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.