Rear Qtr Top Dimpling Solved

mrtoner · 01-28-2017, 02:29 PM

Yesterday, after reading about other members seeing dimples on the top of the rear quarter, I went out and looked at mine, and saw no dimples.

Today, I did some detailing, and when doing the rear window, I have to lean way over [I am 5'6"]. I didn't realize I was leaning with my left elbow until I suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of oil-canning!

Sure enough, right where my elbow was, there was a dimple

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The good news is, that I pulled out the trunk liner on that side, and reached in to feel where the dimple was located on the inside.

I very slowly applied upward thumb pressure right at the dimple, and now it is totally invisible.

For those of you that take it through full service car washes, it could be that the guys wiping off the car and cleaning the rear window are doing the same thing.

Or, like many of us that don't put it through the car wash, we are doing it while cleaning or detailing.

My $.02

SSDan · 01-28-2017, 03:10 PM

I didn't get a chance yesterday to chime in on the original thread but I agree with you. The metal on the top of the quarter panel is very thin. I have accidentally pushed on it when resting one hand on it while bending over to clean the lower portion around the wheel. It pops up and down very easily with very little pressure and a dimple could be the result.

sub_ETCS_ret · 01-28-2017, 03:31 PM

Thanks for the info. I'll check it out when I take the cover off it.

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Sunsnare98 · 01-28-2017, 05:40 PM

Mine has dimples on both sides in the exact same spot. It doesn't bother me though.

Eric SS · 01-31-2017, 10:37 PM

For those that have the car tinted, maybe it was the tint guy. They cut the film on the outside and lean over to do this.

Inthepasture · 01-31-2017, 11:41 PM

Agreed. The body panels are soooo thin.
These are not the cars of the past where you could sit on the hood and lean on the windshield. Ever see a Camaro with a model posed on top? Nope. The panels would collapse.

edgehead2000 · 02-01-2017, 01:30 PM

This confirms why I ended up with about 10 small hail damage dents from a storm I never would've given a second thought to in any other car. Hate how thin the panels are.

ron123 · 02-02-2017, 07:42 AM

And the Aluminum hood needs special attention.
When hail is approaching if car is outside I throw the thick rubber Camaro trunk mat, floor mats, fruniture pads on the car.
Here is a photo of aluminum hood hail damage from the forum:

MarkZ · 02-09-2017, 10:30 AM

I have them too. Mine were TERRIBLE from the dealership(mine was in showroom) plus a few added to it from getting the windows tinted. I made dealer aware of them nearly immediately after purchase, they attempted to fix free of charge via paintless dent removal. Worked about 70%.....but still noticeable. And my car is white. Would drive me crazy if it were a dark color.

MarkZ · 02-09-2017, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric SS

For those that have the car tinted, maybe it was the tint guy. They cut the film on the outside and lean over to do this.

That's where I got some of mine as well. When I said this back in April people thought I was crazy lol.

wrankin · 02-09-2017, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarkZ

That's where I got some of mine as well. When I said this back in April people thought I was crazy lol.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric SS

For those that have the car tinted, maybe it was the tint guy. They cut the film on the outside and lean over to do this.

I've got them too. One on each side and it may have been from the guys tinting the windows. I bought the car used with the window tint already done, and did see them, so it's not a huge deal to me.

keon718nyc · 02-23-2017, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wrankin

I've got them too. One on each side and it may have been from the guys tinting the windows. I bought the car used with the window tint already done, and did see them, so it's not a huge deal to me.

I have a rented 2016 1SS till tomorrow. I noticed these small dimple dents on the rear panels right about the gas tank cap on the drivers side as well. This Camaro has been beat from the looks. I placed 1 finger and slightly pressed down and it dimpled the panel that easy. Very weak part of he car i will be avoiding to touch. The tinters, or people doing roof work like wrapping ect. can be the root of the cause. I will try to get a pic of this Camaro's dimples before i return it.

chozn4service · 05-12-2019, 06:47 PM

Yea these new cars are very susceptible to denting. As stated before, the metal is so thin to shed weight for fuel savings. Cars like the Corvette need not worry with this issue and cars that have plastic panels.
I get it but it's really a shame. The least bit of pressure or innocent contact can make the most anal person not want their whip any more. Hell back in the days when my dad had his Pontiac Executive, it would be out in a hail storm and not have mark on it.

01-28-2017, 02:29 PM	#1
mrtoner Drives: 2016 SS Nightfall Gray Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 196	Rear Qtr Top Dimpling Solved Yesterday, after reading about other members seeing dimples on the top of the rear quarter, I went out and looked at mine, and saw no dimples. Today, I did some detailing, and when doing the rear window, I have to lean way over [I am 5'6"]. I didn't realize I was leaning with my left elbow until I suddenly heard the unmistakable sound of oil-canning! Sure enough, right where my elbow was, there was a dimple . The good news is, that I pulled out the trunk liner on that side, and reached in to feel where the dimple was located on the inside. I very slowly applied upward thumb pressure right at the dimple, and now it is totally invisible. For those of you that take it through full service car washes, it could be that the guys wiping off the car and cleaning the rear window are doing the same thing. Or, like many of us that don't put it through the car wash, we are doing it while cleaning or detailing. My $.02

01-28-2017, 03:10 PM	#2
SSDan Drives: 2016 1SS 6MT NPP Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lake Murray, SC Posts: 2,243 View My Garage	I didn't get a chance yesterday to chime in on the original thread but I agree with you. The metal on the top of the quarter panel is very thin. I have accidentally pushed on it when resting one hand on it while bending over to clean the lower portion around the wheel. It pops up and down very easily with very little pressure and a dimple could be the result. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS Hyper Blue 6MT NPP 2010 Camaro 2SS Cam/Headers/CAI/3.91 gears 476 rwhp/440 rwtq (sold)

01-28-2017, 03:31 PM	#3
sub_ETCS_ret Drives: 2019 Dodge Challenger Scat Pack Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: WA Posts: 1,390	Thanks for the info. I'll check it out when I take the cover off it. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk __________________ "Submariners are a bunch of intelligent misfits that somehow seem to get along, understand each other and work well together." - overheard from a surface officer explaining to another sailor about Submariners

02-02-2017, 07:42 AM	#8
ron123 Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,054	And the Aluminum hood needs special attention. When hail is approaching if car is outside I throw the thick rubber Camaro trunk mat, floor mats, fruniture pads on the car. Here is a photo of aluminum hood hail damage from the forum: __________________ 2014 2SS/RS, Z28 CAI and High Wing Spoiler, ZL1 5.1:1 Ratio Short-Throw Shifter, ZL1 Pedals, ZL1 splash guards, NPP Dual-mode quad tip exhaust, Z28 strut tower brace, Camaro LED Cup-holders with footwell Lighting option, Leather visors, and Leather E-brake boot. Chevy dealer sponsored 67 retro SS nose stripe package.

02-09-2017, 10:30 AM	#9
MarkZ Drives: 2016 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Palm City, FL Posts: 186	I have them too. Mine were TERRIBLE from the dealership(mine was in showroom) plus a few added to it from getting the windows tinted. I made dealer aware of them nearly immediately after purchase, they attempted to fix free of charge via paintless dent removal. Worked about 70%.....but still noticeable. And my car is white. Would drive me crazy if it were a dark color. __________________ Mark

01-28-2017, 05:40 PM	#4
Sunsnare98 Drives: 2017 camaro ss Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Miami Posts: 264	Mine has dimples on both sides in the exact same spot. It doesn't bother me though.

01-31-2017, 10:37 PM	#5
Eric SS #becauseracecar Drives: 2016 SS Sedan, 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2015 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,959	For those that have the car tinted, maybe it was the tint guy. They cut the film on the outside and lean over to do this.

01-31-2017, 11:41 PM	#6
Inthepasture Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 54 View My Garage	Agreed. The body panels are soooo thin. These are not the cars of the past where you could sit on the hood and lean on the windshield. Ever see a Camaro with a model posed on top? Nope. The panels would collapse.

02-01-2017, 01:30 PM	#7
edgehead2000 2016 Camaro 1LT 2.0T Drives: Nemesis Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 844	This confirms why I ended up with about 10 small hail damage dents from a storm I never would've given a second thought to in any other car. Hate how thin the panels are.

05-12-2019, 06:47 PM	#13
chozn4service Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 39.793153,-86.238223 Posts: 3,678 View My Garage	Yea these new cars are very susceptible to denting. As stated before, the metal is so thin to shed weight for fuel savings. Cars like the Corvette need not worry with this issue and cars that have plastic panels. I get it but it's really a shame. The least bit of pressure or innocent contact can make the most anal person not want their whip any more. Hell back in the days when my dad had his Pontiac Executive, it would be out in a hail storm and not have mark on it. __________________ Never grow up, it's a trap!

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