Paint defect HELP!!

xinwu520 · 04-10-2020, 07:40 PM

Help I found what seems to be my clear coat peeling but it just happened out of nowhere as I cleaned my car 2 days ago and woke up this morning to this.

What I don’t understand is that it seems like underneath is still glossy and I just don’t know how this happened and how to go about it take it to the dealer? They probably won’t take it under warranty and charge me to repaint the whole panel or take it to a independent shop they will probably want to repaint the whole panel too or try to fix it myself? Maybe I could scuff up the flatten out the peeling part really lightly so I don’t damage the base and just respray that part with clear? Idk I just need some help or incite please.

2SS Capt · 04-10-2020, 07:42 PM

Where is that?

xinwu520 · 04-11-2020, 02:14 PM

the little panel that’s right below the roof and above the passenger door window

mikem2104 · 04-11-2020, 03:11 PM

Are you outside of your bumper to bumper? Was it every resprayed before? I wouldn’t advise you to scuff and relearn honestly, if it was a beater that you didn’t mind learning on ok ... but i have a feeling with you will be unhappy with it and the blend will fail.

xinwu520 · 04-11-2020, 05:10 PM

I still have Chevy limited bumper to bumper warranty idk if that will help because I bought the car with it being certified and I don’t think it has been resprayed but maybe I just don’t know what I should do in this situation or what’s the best way to approach this

Glen e · 04-11-2020, 05:28 PM

I agree with Mike, if you’ve never done any paint work before, you won’t be happy with the results. Take it to the dealer and see what they say. Paint problems aren’t as easily warranty when you’re on a CPO… See if you can talk to the service manager or the assistant service manager, not an advisor.

2SS Capt · 04-12-2020, 12:38 AM

Do NOT try to fix it yourself... I'm guessing that part has been repainted for some reason, take it back to where you bought it (under warranty) and have them fix it... If it is NOT under warranty for that, take it to a REPUTABLE paint shop and have them fix it (the place that you bought it from probably painted it in the first place and you don't want them touching it again)...

harner · 04-12-2020, 09:23 AM

Talk to a trusted dealer and see if they will cover. If not, go to a body guy who does touch ups and resprays for a living.

Hulkamaniac · 04-19-2020, 05:02 PM

Somewhere on your car has been repainted. Some body shops try to blend a clearcoat by over spraying onto the normal clear coat. This rarely works and ends up peeling like yours did.

I had a rear bumper repainted years ago cuz one side was scratched by another vehicle.

The clear coat started peeling the following year where they tried to blend it in the middle.

04-10-2020, 07:40 PM	#1
xinwu520 Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Paint defect HELP!! Help I found what seems to be my clear coat peeling but it just happened out of nowhere as I cleaned my car 2 days ago and woke up this morning to this. What I don’t understand is that it seems like underneath is still glossy and I just don’t know how this happened and how to go about it take it to the dealer? They probably won’t take it under warranty and charge me to repaint the whole panel or take it to a independent shop they will probably want to repaint the whole panel too or try to fix it myself? Maybe I could scuff up the flatten out the peeling part really lightly so I don’t damage the base and just respray that part with clear? Idk I just need some help or incite please. Attached Images

04-10-2020, 07:42 PM	#2
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04-11-2020, 03:11 PM	#4
mikem2104 Drives: 18 2SS 1LE, 20 Canyon Denali Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Windsor, ON Posts: 489	Are you outside of your bumper to bumper? Was it every resprayed before? I wouldn’t advise you to scuff and relearn honestly, if it was a beater that you didn’t mind learning on ok ... but i have a feeling with you will be unhappy with it and the blend will fail. __________________ Mike Current Garage: 18' 2SS 1LE, Hyper Blue 23' GMC Canyon Denali Previously: 20' GMC Canyon Denali 16' 2SS 6MT, Hyper Blue, Kalahari, 20" PVW Chrome Split wheels, NPP, MRC (Total Loss) 14' Ford Edge Sport 06' Saab 9-7x,13' Nissan 370z Sport, 12' VW Jetta GLI, 02' Olds Bravada

04-11-2020, 05:28 PM	#6
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,044	I agree with Mike, if you’ve never done any paint work before, you won’t be happy with the results. Take it to the dealer and see what they say. Paint problems aren’t as easily warranty when you’re on a CPO… See if you can talk to the service manager or the assistant service manager, not an advisor. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

04-12-2020, 12:38 AM	#7
2SS Capt 2020 Shadow Gray 2SS Drives: 2020 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, CAI Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,692	Do NOT try to fix it yourself... I'm guessing that part has been repainted for some reason, take it back to where you bought it (under warranty) and have them fix it... If it is NOT under warranty for that, take it to a REPUTABLE paint shop and have them fix it (the place that you bought it from probably painted it in the first place and you don't want them touching it again)... __________________ 2020 SGM 2SS - A10, NPP, MRC, Red Calipers, Black Fender Badge, Footwell Lighting *After delivery:* - GMP CAI, GMP Black Strut Tower Brace, MRR017 1LE Wheels, SS Armrest, Black Fuel Door, Stainless Pedals, SS Wheel Caps, GM Splash Guards, DD Smoked LED Markers, Smoked Rear Reflectors, Mishimoto Catch Can, Xpel PPF-Full Front & Rockers, 35% Tint, CeramicPro coated, RST Stainless Brake Lines, Castrol SRF, MSD Plug Wires, Mamo V3 Ported TB *Left: My "fun" ride (455 HP). Right: My "work" ride (52,000 HP): a Gulfstream G600. One's top speed is 180 Mph, the other, 620 Mph. BOTH AWESOME to operate...*

04-11-2020, 02:14 PM	#3
xinwu520 Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	the little panel that’s right below the roof and above the passenger door window

04-11-2020, 05:10 PM	#5
xinwu520 Drives: 2017 Chevy Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	I still have Chevy limited bumper to bumper warranty idk if that will help because I bought the car with it being certified and I don’t think it has been resprayed but maybe I just don’t know what I should do in this situation or what’s the best way to approach this

04-12-2020, 09:23 AM	#8
harner Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NEPA Posts: 454	Talk to a trusted dealer and see if they will cover. If not, go to a body guy who does touch ups and resprays for a living. __________________ SOLD! 9/1/2020 2018 ZL1 A10 Hyper Blue - Rotofab CAI, Gibson catback @SurefireDetail OEM ZLE tails/third brake light, Gen5DIY reverse LEDs, front Amber LEDs, SMG laser LED side markers, SMG smoked reflectors 1994 Trans Am LM7/CPT 4L60E/9" 1987 IROC 2006 Silverado

04-19-2020, 05:02 PM	#9
Hulkamaniac Livin' the Dream Drives: '23 Charger GT, '23 Stingray Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Hiding in your closet... Posts: 784 View My Garage	Somewhere on your car has been repainted. Some body shops try to blend a clearcoat by over spraying onto the normal clear coat. This rarely works and ends up peeling like yours did. I had a rear bumper repainted years ago cuz one side was scratched by another vehicle. The clear coat started peeling the following year where they tried to blend it in the middle. __________________ If you spell Chuck Norris in Scrabble, you win. Forever.

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