Hood pimple
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Hood pimple
I recently bought a 2016 C7 and while driving it the other day I noticed that it looked like the hood had a small bump on it near where the driver side hood and fender met. I was driving about 90 miles and the sun was shining on it and was pretty visible the entire way. When I finally stopped I ran my hand over it and didn't feel anything out of the norm and when I got back in the car it looked like it went away.. could be that the sun in a different stop.
Anyhow when I got back home I did a quick detail on the area and under certain light conditions and from the driver's seat you can see the pimple/ bump. Is this something I can take to the dealer and ask them to fix it? I know the hood is carbon fiber and shouldn't have dented when I closed it, so it would appear to be a defect in either the paint or the hood itself. I didn't notice it when I first bought the car but that could have been because it was later in the day and I was super excited about it. Anyone else have something similar on their C7?
Anyhow when I got back home I did a quick detail on the area and under certain light conditions and from the driver's seat you can see the pimple/ bump. Is this something I can take to the dealer and ask them to fix it? I know the hood is carbon fiber and shouldn't have dented when I closed it, so it would appear to be a defect in either the paint or the hood itself. I didn't notice it when I first bought the car but that could have been because it was later in the day and I was super excited about it. Anyone else have something similar on their C7?
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I recently bought a 2016 C7 and while driving it the other day I noticed that it looked like the hood had a small bump on it near where the driver side hood and fender met. I was driving about 90 miles and the sun was shining on it and was pretty visible the entire way. When I finally stopped I ran my hand over it and didn't feel anything out of the norm and when I got back in the car it looked like it went away.. could be that the sun in a different stop.
Anyhow when I got back home I did a quick detail on the area and under certain light conditions and from the driver's seat you can see the pimple/ bump. Is this something I can take to the dealer and ask them to fix it? I know the hood is carbon fiber and shouldn't have dented when I closed it, so it would appear to be a defect in either the paint or the hood itself. I didn't notice it when I first bought the car but that could have been because it was later in the day and I was super excited about it. Anyone else have something similar on their C7?
Anyhow when I got back home I did a quick detail on the area and under certain light conditions and from the driver's seat you can see the pimple/ bump. Is this something I can take to the dealer and ask them to fix it? I know the hood is carbon fiber and shouldn't have dented when I closed it, so it would appear to be a defect in either the paint or the hood itself. I didn't notice it when I first bought the car but that could have been because it was later in the day and I was super excited about it. Anyone else have something similar on their C7?
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I didn't have what you described on my 15 but instead a paint chip/bubble around my headlight. Dealer fixed it under warranty to my satifaction
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Quick update for those that are interested. Finally had time to take the car in. The dealership attempted to color sand it and while it did make it look better under certain lighting, it was still pretty noticeable. Seeing how it was bugging me they agreed to fix it.
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
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Quick update for those that are interested. Finally had time to take the car in. The dealership attempted to color sand it and while it did make it look better under certain lighting, it was still pretty noticeable. Seeing how it was bugging me they agreed to fix it.
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
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Quick update for those that are interested. Finally had time to take the car in. The dealership attempted to color sand it and while it did make it look better under certain lighting, it was still pretty noticeable. Seeing how it was bugging me they agreed to fix it.
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
My 2014 has a few blotches in the color that show up only under direct sunlight, but not worth trying to repaint.
Last edited by TEXHAWK0; Nov 16, 2015 at 04:03 PM.
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I have a couple of them on the front bumper, I brought it to the dealer and they claimed it was rock chips. I gave up on them doing anything as it was not worth getting into a Ps--ing match with them over. I would not hold my breath for a dealer to do anything as many new Vettes have this stuff. Do a forum search for "orange peel."
Last edited by crawfish333; Nov 16, 2015 at 04:14 PM.
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Quick update for those that are interested. Finally had time to take the car in. The dealership attempted to color sand it and while it did make it look better under certain lighting, it was still pretty noticeable. Seeing how it was bugging me they agreed to fix it.
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!
A GM adviser took a look at it and determined that a new hood is required. Once the hood is in they will paint it and blend the fenders. Don't see why they can't just get a pre-painted on from the factory but I digress.
I'm hopefully that it turns out well other. I'm glad I have a warranty that's for sure!