CF hood insert

Ghost18ZL1 · 03-18-2019, 02:41 AM

Has anyone experienced a blemished carbon fiber hood insert from the factory. I am currently on my 4th insert from the factory and it appears as if the dealer is at a loss. They have confirmed that GM engineers are aware of the issue as well. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced it.

Markoz28 · 03-18-2019, 07:57 AM

Where’s the blemish? I haven’t noticed anything on mine

F1FTY · 03-18-2019, 08:25 AM

Yup. Have one on mine.

Vulcan1 · 03-18-2019, 06:40 PM

Had one on mine and hand rubbed it out with a 3M polishing compound.

Alain · 03-18-2019, 07:40 PM

Pics are a must for a thread like this.

Ghost18ZL1 · 03-18-2019, 08:16 PM

Sorry will post pics tomorrow as I am at work currently. Looks like its a damage in shipping initially and GM Camaro is aware of it. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing. Pics to come...sorry

Can'tHave2MuchHP · 03-18-2019, 08:32 PM

I ordered it as an option on my car and it's flawless to my eyes. I polished it with finishing compound and coated it and it's crystal clear and has no blemishes that I've noticed.

Z-L-1 · 03-18-2019, 09:56 PM

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I didn't notice any defects in my dealerships floor model insert. I definitely inspected thoroughly with more of a concern in the quality & consistency of the carbon weave.

The paint, on the other hand, is what I've come to expect in the last 10+ years regardless of manufacturer. It's sub-par and always needs professional level paint correction, film + ceramic coat if you want it to last. Yet another reason I ordered fresh and will fine-tooth-comb the vehicle before driving off the lot, delivering straight to my detailer.

Every car that I've ordered as a new allocation regardless of the brand has come with imperfections, any reputable experienced detailer should be able to fix if minor & might be less hassle depending on your dealership/budget. Hope my 3 cents is not off-topic.

BMWM.D. · 03-18-2019, 11:05 PM

My carbon insert had a section that looked hazed, like it had been burned by a buffing wheel. I didn’t notice it out in the sun at the dealer, but it was really obvious under the bright LED lights in my garage. They got GM to warranty it, and the replacement looked great.

LT4Greg · 03-19-2019, 09:18 AM

So far I haven’t noticed anything wrong with mine. Of course here in Georgia we have the green stuff coating everything now. Pollen!

sengli · 03-19-2019, 02:07 PM

Insert looks good on mine. I hardly pay attention to it though.

Paint on the front fascia, missing.

03-18-2019, 02:41 AM	#1
Ghost18ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Marshall Texas Posts: 76	CF hood insert Has anyone experienced a blemished carbon fiber hood insert from the factory. I am currently on my 4th insert from the factory and it appears as if the dealer is at a loss. They have confirmed that GM engineers are aware of the issue as well. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced it.

03-18-2019, 08:25 AM	#3
F1FTY Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: At the Dealership Posts: 1,019 View My Garage	Yup. Have one on mine. __________________ It's been fun, done with GM. 2018 Camaro ZL1 (SOLD) - Blown Airbags 2017 Camaro SS F1FTY Member Journal (SOLD) - Bad Motor

03-18-2019, 06:40 PM	#4
Vulcan1 Drives: 2018 Hyper Metallic Blue ZL-1 M6 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Lexington KY Posts: 75	Had one on mine and hand rubbed it out with a 3M polishing compound. __________________ 2018 ZL-1 Hyper-blue, Heads, Cam, Exhaust, Pulley, CAI, ported TB. 720HP/715TQ.

03-18-2019, 07:40 PM	#5
Alain Drives: 2016 Challenger Hellcat, 2018 ZL1LE Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 3,003	Pics are a must for a thread like this. __________________ 2016 Challenger Hellcat /B5 blue/Sepia interior/Brass Monkey Wheels/ 2018 ZL1 1LE/Red hot 2019 Shellby GT 350R/ Oxford white/ Matte Black Stripes/ Carbon Fiber Dash/ Electronics Package #413

03-19-2019, 09:18 AM	#10
LT4Greg Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Coupe Join Date: May 2016 Location: Georgia Posts: 5,811	So far I haven’t noticed anything wrong with mine. Of course here in Georgia we have the green stuff coating everything now. Pollen! __________________ ZL1 Coupe, PDR, Exposed carbon fiber hood insert, My Link with Nav, M6 6 speed and Silver Ice Metallic. Mods done: ceramic window tint, GM Accessories Camaro floor mats and Roto-Fab CAI.

03-18-2019, 07:57 AM	#2
Markoz28 Drives: 18 ZL1 nightfall grey A10 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: RGV Texas Posts: 1,527	Where’s the blemish? I haven’t noticed anything on mine

03-18-2019, 08:16 PM	#6
Ghost18ZL1 Drives: 2018 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Marshall Texas Posts: 76	Sorry will post pics tomorrow as I am at work currently. Looks like its a damage in shipping initially and GM Camaro is aware of it. Just wondering if anyone else is experiencing. Pics to come...sorry

03-18-2019, 08:32 PM	#7
Can'tHave2MuchHP Drives: Fast Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,696	I ordered it as an option on my car and it's flawless to my eyes. I polished it with finishing compound and coated it and it's crystal clear and has no blemishes that I've noticed.

03-18-2019, 09:56 PM	#8
Z-L-1 Drives: Nothing Special Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: South Jersey Posts: 31	I didn't notice any defects in my dealerships floor model insert. I definitely inspected thoroughly with more of a concern in the quality & consistency of the carbon weave. The paint, on the other hand, is what I've come to expect in the last 10+ years regardless of manufacturer. It's sub-par and always needs professional level paint correction, film + ceramic coat if you want it to last. Yet another reason I ordered fresh and will fine-tooth-comb the vehicle before driving off the lot, delivering straight to my detailer. Every car that I've ordered as a new allocation regardless of the brand has come with imperfections, any reputable experienced detailer should be able to fix if minor & might be less hassle depending on your dealership/budget. Hope my 3 cents is not off-topic.

03-18-2019, 11:05 PM	#9
BMWM.D. Drives: ZL1/335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Santa Barbara Posts: 870	My carbon insert had a section that looked hazed, like it had been burned by a buffing wheel. I didn’t notice it out in the sun at the dealer, but it was really obvious under the bright LED lights in my garage. They got GM to warranty it, and the replacement looked great.

03-19-2019, 02:07 PM	#11
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 948	Insert looks good on mine. I hardly pay attention to it though. Paint on the front fascia, missing. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

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