Well fella's, I finally have my first issue with my GTO! And I don't believe this has been brought up, so it is new to me. I took the goat out today, went got my hair cut, then drove to the nearest brushless Lazer Car Wash to rinse the dust off of her that has been collecting all winter in the garage. Came home looked her over and thought I would put some Mequiars wax on the factory exhaust tips....When I saw my rear lower gray valance The gray paint on the lower rear valance was freakin' peeling/washing off!! I freaked!! Called dealership asked for service manager and he asked when I could bring it out, I said right now. Five minutes down the road I pulled in. He must have seen or heard me coming and walked out. He looked at it and said don't worry, I will order the entire piece and it should be in within two weeks. I told him that I would have to re-order the red reflective vinyl that was placed into the inserts GTO and he thought it was factory done!? Kudos to me. But now I have to get on PFYC.COM and order more vinyl!!!! Crap, it was difficult putting that "O" on int GTO.
I told him that I only had her for a year with 1,230 miles on her and it is garage kept. I asked him why it was doing that and he said he was not completely sure, but he would look into it and take care of the problem for me. I attached some pics of the valance. I know its gonna be handled, but man it makes me sick to my stomach. I hate the thought of her being taken apart.
Don't despair NJ..... I have heard of this, and others have reported it as well. Paint adhesion is the culprit. While you are at it, closely inspect your door handles for chips in the paint. This too was an adhesion problem. Also, that area on the rear fascia has had a history of coming off too. Maybe having them paint that piece the same color of the car would be something to consider? I have seen that done and it looks sharp.
It will be made right, perhaps the dealer's paint guru's would install the decals for you. It's worth the asking. Maybe even paint the GTO insert for you?
Don't despair NJ..... I have heard of this, and others have reported it as well. Paint adhesion is the culprit. While you are at it, closely inspect your door handles for chips in the paint. This too was an adhesion problem. Also, that area on the rear fascia has had a history of coming off too. Maybe having them paint that piece the same color of the car would be something to consider? I have seen that done and it looks sharp.
It will be made right, perhaps the dealer's paint guru's would install the decals for you. It's worth the asking. Maybe even paint the GTO insert for you?
Thanks Judge, I will talk to them about it. I have inspected other areas in reference to handles, steering wheel, etc. earlier this winter. I just havent heard of this one, until now. Hopefully I can't have it fixed and done before this car show coming up April 6th that MACGTO was telling me about in Northern NJ!
Hey NJ, from experience in having painting done, it's like a 3 day deal, You are a month away from the G.O.N.E. event. Should have plenty of time to get er' done.
Check out some pics of other's who painted that bottom bottom valance on the rear, it would seem to me if they have to paint it, why not color match? Heck for a few bucks, painting that insert would be better than stick on. This may be a blessing in disguise.
Hey NJ, from experience in having painting done, it's like a 3 day deal, You are a month away from the G.O.N.E. event. Should have plenty of time to get er' done.
Check out some pics of other's who painted that bottom bottom valance on the rear, it would seem to me if they have to paint it, why not color match? Heck for a few bucks, painting that insert would be better than stick on. This may be a blessing in disguise.
The service manager told me they would order the entire piece and replace the one I have. Hopefully I wont have the same problem all over again with the new piece. It sounded as if the valance comes already painted Gray? I don't know! I did like how the GTO reflected when lights hit the rear valance with the vinyl. I guess I'll wait and see when the valance comes in. Thanks. I will do a search for those pics!
If the piece comes pre-finished then it's an easy replace, still, I'd inquire about them installing the decals, you'll never know unless you ask. I like the 3-D look.
NJgoat, check-out stainless steel inserts out of AZ. They make some cool heavy guage inserts that I think look much better than the vinyl. They are around $80...FYI...
Your girl will be A-OK, but I would be PO'ed if that happened to me too...
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Originally Posted by NJgoat
Yea, I hear ya. Get that package yet. I might need that fifty bucks for some new vinyl!!!
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