Paint issues, clear coat / haze problems and rough patches (Update 4/8/16) - Page 2

leadfoot93 · 01-07-2016, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

Update: Dealer called to have me bring the car in on Tuesday next week. They are giving me a rental car at no cost while they work on it. They stated they would like to clean, clay, and polish the car and if that doesn't resolve it, they will wet sand and polish it.

My dealer has a very very good body and paint shop they run themselves and I used before for other cars and for my paint job on my ZL1 front end swap.

Let's see what happens.

Did they give you a nice rental or a Prius?

Sledgehammer70 · 01-07-2016, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by leadfoot93

Did they give you a nice rental or a Prius?

Not sure yet, will find out next week. Looks like they have vettes and Camaro's int he rental fleet.

suzook · 01-08-2016, 11:42 AM

In all honesty, looking at the pics, a wet sand wont help either. Thats something UNDER the clear. I cant imagine how this slipped through QC. I really hope the best for you. I would be pissed.

BrandX · 01-08-2016, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by soccerupper90

I posted about a similar issue with my white SS and many people on this forum told me it was done at the dealer. The dealer could not fix it, they had to pay a professional detailer who at least made it more tolerable.

Tolerable is inexcusable on a $40,000 Chevrolet.

BrandX · 01-08-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sledgehammer70

Update: Dealer called to have me bring the car in on Tuesday next week. They are giving me a rental car at no cost while they work on it. They stated they would like to clean, clay, and polish the car and if that doesn't resolve it, they will wet sand and polish it.

My dealer has a very very good body and paint shop they run themselves and I used before for other cars and for my paint job on my ZL1 front end swap.

Let's see what happens.

"They stated they would like to clean, clay, and polish the car and if that doesn't resolve it, they will wet sand and polish it."

I'm sorry this is total BS......they will basically take off a small layer of clear
then you have to trust they will not burn the paint with a high speed buffer or mar any of the adjacent moldings with the sanding process.

If this problem is truly under the clear coat, then the only way to resolve this is a re-paint....and if it goes to that level they need to strip the car of all the trim and bumpers....mask it off....and respray...As long a a good painter does the job, the car will look good if not better than factory.

I wish you luck and hope the dealer has a good body shop....wet sanding and buffing is truly a skill.....

Personally, if you are in love with the car, I would try paint correction first.

You waited a long time for this car..you deserve more....like a replacement!!!

nyrfan · 01-08-2016, 03:59 PM

That sucks, I'm not sure they are going to be able to correct that.

I have to ask, why did you accept the car like that? I would have never taken delivery like that.

Zack46 · 01-08-2016, 04:07 PM

I was talking to a detailer this week, its rail dust. Common thing that can happen to white cars. Can be buffed out.

ussj4brolli · 01-08-2016, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zack46

I was talking to a detailer this week, its rail dust. Common thing that can happen to white cars. Can be buffed out.

have THEM buff it...TF?

Glen e · 01-08-2016, 04:13 PM

Look up IRON-X - spray it on, wait, turns purple where it finds rail dust, wash off, clay the car and your done for all about about 30 bucks....EVERY CAR THAT HAS BEEN ON A RAIL SHOULD BE DECONTAMINATED THIS WAY...

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpr...l#.VpA1D_GZhPo

Sledgehammer70 · 01-08-2016, 11:17 PM

Dealer has a plan in place with an outstanding body shop. If they have to wet sand the car they will be taking the panels off the car. The statement I got when talking with them is "we do it the right way or we don't do it"

Sledgehammer70 · 01-12-2016, 02:19 PM

Car was dropped off today, will post pics of the final results.

Atra · 01-12-2016, 02:26 PM

Hope they get this right for you Sledge!

dragonZ28 · 01-12-2016, 02:49 PM

My car had scratches all down the decklid and top of the spoiler as though something rough was dragged down the top of the trunk. I didn't notice it at the dealer as I took delivery at night. I am sure it happened in the monster QC hold. But, it wasn't through the clearcoat, so I buffed it out . Thankfully, I have all the power tools necessary to do this.

fitguy913 · 01-12-2016, 04:33 PM

My Diamond White Tri-Coat 2014 Cadillac ATS had the same issue (same plant also, remember). I never got around to remedying it because, well, the car's motor blew up 2 times in the very first 4,000 miles and spent 57 days in the shop so I sued GM and they took the car back. The color was great, but I couldn't get over the rough paint, specifically on the fenders.

01-08-2016, 11:42 AM	#17
suzook Drives: camaro Join Date: May 2013 Location: Stony Brook,NY Posts: 1,756	In all honesty, looking at the pics, a wet sand wont help either. Thats something UNDER the clear. I cant imagine how this slipped through QC. I really hope the best for you. I would be pissed. __________________ 2016 2SS,A8,NAV,NPP,MAG Ride,Sunroof Hyperblue/JetBlack

01-08-2016, 03:59 PM	#20
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	That sucks, I'm not sure they are going to be able to correct that. I have to ask, why did you accept the car like that? I would have never taken delivery like that. __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-08-2016, 04:07 PM	#21
Zack46 Drives: 2018 2SS Camaro Hot Wheels Edition Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,814	I was talking to a detailer this week, its rail dust. Common thing that can happen to white cars. Can be buffed out. __________________ 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

01-08-2016, 04:13 PM	#23
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Look up IRON-X - spray it on, wait, turns purple where it finds rail dust, wash off, clay the car and your done for all about about 30 bucks....EVERY CAR THAT HAS BEEN ON A RAIL SHOULD BE DECONTAMINATED THIS WAY... http://www.autopia-carcare.com/carpr...l#.VpA1D_GZhPo __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

01-08-2016, 11:17 PM	#24
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	Dealer has a plan in place with an outstanding body shop. If they have to wet sand the car they will be taking the panels off the car. The statement I got when talking with them is "we do it the right way or we don't do it" __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

01-12-2016, 02:19 PM	#25
Sledgehammer70 Lethal Camaro Drives: 16 2SS, 71 Std, Suburban RTS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 3,855 View My Garage	Car was dropped off today, will post pics of the final results. __________________ Thanks My Build Thread \| Lethal Garage YouTube \| Lethal Camaro IG \|

01-12-2016, 02:26 PM	#26
Atra Drives: 16' 1SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: GA Posts: 566	Hope they get this right for you Sledge! __________________ Nightfall Grey 1SS 56F Black Bowties

01-12-2016, 02:49 PM	#27
dragonZ28 Drives: 2001 T/A, 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 2,428	My car had scratches all down the decklid and top of the spoiler as though something rough was dragged down the top of the trunk. I didn't notice it at the dealer as I took delivery at night. I am sure it happened in the monster QC hold. But, it wasn't through the clearcoat, so I buffed it out . Thankfully, I have all the power tools necessary to do this.

01-12-2016, 04:33 PM	#28
fitguy913 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Kansas City Posts: 143	My Diamond White Tri-Coat 2014 Cadillac ATS had the same issue (same plant also, remember). I never got around to remedying it because, well, the car's motor blew up 2 times in the very first 4,000 miles and spent 57 days in the shop so I sued GM and they took the car back. The color was great, but I couldn't get over the rough paint, specifically on the fenders.

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