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Paint peeling at bumper corner/edge where it meets the fender - What's the fix?
Not really concerned and will touch it up, but while I have the bumper off for the Z06 grill is there a fix for this issue? Does the attachment mechanism need to be loosened? The C5's I'm used to had a bracket there with a couple bolts. The C7 seems to "clip" in place there.
EDIT - Thanks to this forum I now know too much The issue isn't just at the outer corner, but also inside the headlights where the bumper and fender meet. Looked there too and my passenger side is pretty bad, driver side has a tiny singly chip. Driver side outer lower part has been touched up once before apparently. Going to take the bumper to a buddy who does dealer lot repairs for some air-brushing when I do the Z06 grill swap.
Mine's a '14 with 44k miles that was well cared for my the previous owner.
Not really concerned and will touch it up, but while I have the bumper off for the Z06 grill is there a fix for this issue? Does the attachment mechanism need to be loosened? The C5's I'm used to had a bracket there with a couple bolts. The C7 seems to "clip" in place there.
I have the same problem on my 2017 GS w/black rose paint on the passenger side bumper to fender. I am waiting for a response from the Regional GM rep for fixing the problem under warranty. Chevrolet body shop manager said they will disassemble the bumper at that one edge, fix the paint peel problem then re-assemble. He said if I removed the entire bumper to repaint/clear coat that alignment and gaps would never be the same.
I have the same problem on my 2017 GS w/black rose paint on the passenger side bumper to fender. I am waiting for a response from the Regional GM rep for fixing the problem under warranty. Chevrolet body shop manager said they will disassemble the bumper at that one edge, fix the paint peel problem then re-assemble. He said if I removed the entire bumper to repaint/clear coat that alignment and gaps would never be the same.
There are several threads on this issue. My car had to be repaired by the dealer prior to delivery three weeks ago.
I have the same problem on my 2017 GS w/black rose paint on the passenger side bumper to fender. I am waiting for a response from the Regional GM rep for fixing the problem under warranty. Chevrolet body shop manager said they will disassemble the bumper at that one edge, fix the paint peel problem then re-assemble. He said if I removed the entire bumper to repaint/clear coat that alignment and gaps would never be the same.
There's a thread here where the dealer ordered a new factory painted bumper (torch red) for this condition and installed it. Both color match and alignment looked great, at least from the photos. I'm sure you can find the thread via search.
My dealer removed the fascia, fixed the area, prepped it properly and repainted it. Looks great! I'm taking it back next week to have a SERVICE BULLETIN done which specifies a piece of Mylar be inserted between the fender and fascia.
The dealer is repainting my front and rear bumpers on my 2017 GS (925 miles) and said he "must have done this on _20_ Corvettes already". There is a big problem here and GM needs to put out a TSB.
My dealer removed the fascia, fixed the area, prepped it properly and repainted it. Looks great! I'm taking it back next week to have a SERVICE BULLETIN done which specifies a piece of Mylar be inserted between the fender and fascia.
I had this exact problem on my 15’ at the exact same location. I did exactly what it looks like the previous owner of yours did... tried to use touch-up paint in that corner.
My dealer removed the fascia, fixed the area, prepped it properly and repainted it. Looks great! I'm taking it back next week to have a SERVICE BULLETIN done which specifies a piece of Mylar be inserted between the fender and fascia.
I really need to hear what TSB this is that you are talking about.
it should be referenced on the paperwork received when the work was done, or your service advisor can look it up with your vin. I'm sure lots of others would like to know this as well.
it should be referenced on the paperwork received when the work was done, or your service advisor can look it up with your vin. I'm sure lots of others would like to know this as well.
Thanks!
I was given this number as the reference for the fascia repair by another Corvette owner on the Corvette Forum; 8-3241672237. I don't know exactly what GM would call this number; Job number, Repair Number?
I just had mine repaired. Took 10 months for Chevy to take care of it though. I have the TSP. I should be allowed to post it, correct? I mean, there are a lot of people who need this. Didn’t know if there is some forum rule or something about posting TSP numbers.
I just had mine repaired. Took 10 months for Chevy to take care of it though. I have the TSP. I should be allowed to post it, correct? I mean, there are a lot of people who need this. Didn’t know if there is some forum rule or something about posting TSP numbers.
Post it please. I would like to have it for my records.
I just had mine repaired. Took 10 months for Chevy to take care of it though. I have the TSP. I should be allowed to post it, correct? I mean, there are a lot of people who need this. Didn’t know if there is some forum rule or something about posting TSP numbers.
No rules against posting TSP numbers. One CF Member posted the GM Case # for his fascia repair; 8-3241672237.
11-28-2017, 12:32 AM
Paint peeling at bumper corner/edge where it meets the fender - What's the fix?
The issue isn't just at the outer corner, but also inside the headlights where the bumper and fender meet. Looked there too and my passenger side is pretty bad, driver side has a tiny singly chip. Driver side outer lower part has been touched up once before apparently. Going to take the bumper to a buddy who does dealer lot repairs for some air-brushing when I do the Z06 grill swap.
good luck - unacceptable preparation 
