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14camaro2ss · 01-06-2015, 08:14 PM

i picked up my new camaro from the dealer last monday, i put about 150 miles on the car, washed it and put it away in the garage due to the salty roads in new york. while i was drying the car off i noticed a few paint blemishes on the car, two of them are noticeable, the biggest one is next to the rear window. it looks like the paint had a reaction when it was painted. At first in the sun it looked like tree sap but a closer look, that paint looks like it has some small cracks in that area.

*it looks a lot worse in the picture from a few feet away looks like a water stain or tree sap.*

Im afraid if i bring it to the dealer they are gonna wanna have it repainted, and i dont really want to drive it with how much salt they just put on the roads after the last storm. not sure if i want my one week old car repainted. What would you guys recommend? is there any fix?

Knockoutpie · 01-06-2015, 08:23 PM

I say repaint it, I bought a black Camaro and it was so scuffed up that I'm still considering it.

Austin45 · 01-06-2015, 08:27 PM

It's not that big of a deal to repaint it. A great body shop can color match perfectly, and the paint you're getting is more than likely better paint anyway.

My Camaro has been involved in 8 parking lots incidents (all of which I wasn't in the car). It sucks to have a car repainted so soon but it will look better than that spot.

Rick's Camaro · 01-07-2015, 03:46 PM

Sorry to hear that happened to your Camaro, but we may have a solution for you. Check out our Dr. ColorChip® Camaro Paint Chip Repair Kit, we offer a variety of colors so be sure to check your paint code before purchasing.

Here is the link, PM if you need help
http://www.rickscamaros.com/dr-color...2010-2012.html

gajagfan · 01-07-2015, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick's Camaro

Sorry to hear that happened to your Camaro, but we may have a solution for you. Check out our Dr. ColorChip® Camaro Paint Chip Repair Kit, we offer a variety of colors so be sure to check your paint code before purchasing.

Here is the link, PM if you need help
http://www.rickscamaros.com/dr-color...2010-2012.html

Rick, since it seems you have a good bit of experience on this, and not to hi-jack the OP's thread, but is there a good Dr. ColorChip for the White Diamond Tri-Coat (I call it Pearl) that is used on the Avalanches?

Rick's Camaro · 01-08-2015, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by gajagfan

Rick, since it seems you have a good bit of experience on this, and not to hi-jack the OP's thread, but is there a good Dr. ColorChip for the White Diamond Tri-Coat (I call it Pearl) that is used on the Avalanches?

Yes I looked our their website and they do carry the White Diamond. I think I've seen it on some newer Malibu's as well but I could be wrong on that. Really nice color.

MATTESONDM · 01-08-2015, 09:49 AM

so you bought this car new? Can you take it back to the dealer and get it fixed for free? I wouldn't think your short drive did that to the paint? That's a factory defect to me

14camaro2ss · 01-09-2015, 12:54 PM

yes car is brand new, the defect is under the clear coat, i called the dealer and i am going to bring the car in when the weather is nicer. its been snowing on an off the last few days and the roads are covered in salt.

01-06-2015, 08:14 PM	#1
14camaro2ss Drives: 2014 Camaro RS/SS crystal red Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 26	advice on paint problem i picked up my new camaro from the dealer last monday, i put about 150 miles on the car, washed it and put it away in the garage due to the salty roads in new york. while i was drying the car off i noticed a few paint blemishes on the car, two of them are noticeable, the biggest one is next to the rear window. it looks like the paint had a reaction when it was painted. At first in the sun it looked like tree sap but a closer look, that paint looks like it has some small cracks in that area. it looks a lot worse in the picture from a few feet away looks like a water stain or tree sap. Im afraid if i bring it to the dealer they are gonna wanna have it repainted, and i dont really want to drive it with how much salt they just put on the roads after the last storm. not sure if i want my one week old car repainted. What would you guys recommend? is there any fix? Attached Images

01-06-2015, 08:23 PM	#2
Knockoutpie Drives: 2014 2SS RS Coupe Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,454	I say repaint it, I bought a black Camaro and it was so scuffed up that I'm still considering it. __________________

01-06-2015, 08:27 PM	#3
Austin45 The Logistician Drives: 2012 LFX 45th Anniversary Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 864 View My Garage	It's not that big of a deal to repaint it. A great body shop can color match perfectly, and the paint you're getting is more than likely better paint anyway. My Camaro has been involved in 8 parking lots incidents (all of which I wasn't in the car). It sucks to have a car repainted so soon but it will look better than that spot. __________________

01-08-2015, 09:49 AM	#7
MATTESONDM Drives: 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10 Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Indian Head, MD Posts: 307	so you bought this car new? Can you take it back to the dealer and get it fixed for free? I wouldn't think your short drive did that to the paint? That's a factory defect to me __________________ 2004 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-07-2015, 03:46 PM	#4
Rick's Camaro Drives: 1967-2014 Camaro's Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Athens, GA and Titusville, FLA Posts: 341	Sorry to hear that happened to your Camaro, but we may have a solution for you. Check out our Dr. ColorChip® Camaro Paint Chip Repair Kit, we offer a variety of colors so be sure to check your paint code before purchasing. Here is the link, PM if you need help http://www.rickscamaros.com/dr-color...2010-2012.html

01-09-2015, 12:54 PM	#8
14camaro2ss Drives: 2014 Camaro RS/SS crystal red Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 26	yes car is brand new, the defect is under the clear coat, i called the dealer and i am going to bring the car in when the weather is nicer. its been snowing on an off the last few days and the roads are covered in salt.