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Revo1 · 06-02-2012, 07:28 PM

Yikes. At least it was only the vinyl. Lesson learned, pull em off and start shoppin for new ones mang.

camaronurse · 06-02-2012, 07:42 PM

Why not high pressure wash?

90503 · 06-02-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camaronurse

Why not high pressure wash?

...Look at the first post!...Pressure wash driveways, block walls, etc...not cars. It's a lazy man's way to wash, and causes damage. (obviously)

Falundir · 06-02-2012, 07:48 PM

And unless you love curb rash on your rims, and hardcore swirlies, avoid automatic car washes too..

Falundir · 06-02-2012, 07:48 PM

PS, just do what another person in my area did, get a decepticon or autobot emblem and plunk it down over the hole. Should cost no more than $25.

Mr_Draco · 06-02-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by NK

I use a pressure washer every week and hand wash it. Never had a problem, the automatic ones never seem to get it as clean

You really need to stop using a pressure washer. Pressure washers essentially sand blast the clear coat. Keep it up and you'll have to repaint the whole car.

angie7 · 06-02-2012, 07:54 PM

I pressure wash mine every week sometimes more then once if it needs it. I nvr get very close plus I have a nice layer of wax on it. The hose at my apt complex sucks. As long as your careful, it isnt an issue. I just use it for the water. I still handwash out of a bucket with my own soap plus I love the spotfree rinse. I dont have to touch my car to dry it off and never get spots. Sorry this happened to you :( Hope your dealer fixes it for you.

Secret Squirrel · 06-02-2012, 08:39 PM

Just find a local automotive graphics shop. They can just measure off the piece and cut you a new one. You shouldn't have to buy a whole new set. I would guess 75-100 bucks tops. A guy in town quoted me 400 for a full custom set of carbon fiber stripes, installed.

tsquare2112 · 06-02-2012, 08:42 PM

Looks like you need an entire set of stripes, maybe a whole new trunk lid, maybe yep, after looking closer, you need a new ZL1!

600hp-lpe · 06-02-2012, 08:43 PM

Peel them off and have them painted on.. at your favorite auto body shop.

You'll be glad you did!

heRS · 06-02-2012, 09:08 PM

Ah - light bulb moment for me, when I bought my car it had the exact same thing on a back stripe, just like yours. The dealer replaced it for me, but they did it. I always wondered what had happened to it, now I know.
They replaced the messed up side only, and gave me the extra stripe. I used it for the decals on my engine cover et al. it was only the rear stripes though so meybe you can just get the rear stripes instead of the whole set.

Deke736 · 06-02-2012, 09:12 PM

I had this happen to me with my Corvette. You'll just need to replace the damaged stripe. It shouldn't cost too much. Worst case, they will try to get you to swap out both stripes on the trunk so they match exactly. Just be more careful next time.

There is nothing wrong with pressure washing as long as you are careful, especially around the stripes. A car wash pressure wand is also a much higher pressure than a home electric pressure washer, which is what I use and was recommended by my detailer. Lesson learned for the OP.

camarozzzz · 06-02-2012, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by two_wheel_mayhem

Not covered. sorry.

What you were doing is no way to wash a new car,

+1

It takes quite a bit of pressure to blast through vinyl!

SSGUNNER · 06-02-2012, 10:08 PM

Oh no.

06-02-2012, 07:28 PM	#15
Revo1 Don't Like it? Suggit. Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 14,832 View My Garage	Yikes. At least it was only the vinyl. Lesson learned, pull em off and start shoppin for new ones mang. __________________ "Tops off, tach up baby- loud and proud!" A Camaro lover from day one- 1996 3.8 V6 Camaro, to 1996 5.7 LT1 Camaro Z28, to the sold 2002 5.7 LS1 Camaro SS, and NOW, a [I]6.2 L99 VR 2SS/RS: XS Power stainless full exhaust, Airaid CAI, BMR drop springs and sways, custom tune by Cal Speed- 411rwhp

06-02-2012, 07:54 PM	#21
angie7 Smoked by a GIRL Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 3,748 View My Garage	I pressure wash mine every week sometimes more then once if it needs it. I nvr get very close plus I have a nice layer of wax on it. The hose at my apt complex sucks. As long as your careful, it isnt an issue. I just use it for the water. I still handwash out of a bucket with my own soap plus I love the spotfree rinse. I dont have to touch my car to dry it off and never get spots. Sorry this happened to you :( Hope your dealer fixes it for you. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Summit White w/ IOM interior "Powder 2.0"

06-02-2012, 08:39 PM	#22
Secret Squirrel Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Antonio, Tx Posts: 472 View My Garage	Just find a local automotive graphics shop. They can just measure off the piece and cut you a new one. You shouldn't have to buy a whole new set. I would guess 75-100 bucks tops. A guy in town quoted me 400 for a full custom set of carbon fiber stripes, installed. __________________

06-02-2012, 08:42 PM	#23
tsquare2112 Drives: 2015 2SS RS A6 Summit White Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 67 View My Garage	Looks like you need an entire set of stripes, maybe a whole new trunk lid, maybe yep, after looking closer, you need a new ZL1! __________________ 2015 2SS RS A6 - Summit White ...and the trees are all kept equal by hatchet, axe, and saw............RUSH KC Chiefs fan since 1994 / ST. Louis Cardinal fan since 2001 / Dale Jr. Fan since 1999

06-02-2012, 09:08 PM	#25
heRS Raised by Wolves Drives: IBM 2010 2LT RS M6 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5,980 View My Garage	Ah - light bulb moment for me, when I bought my car it had the exact same thing on a back stripe, just like yours. The dealer replaced it for me, but they did it. I always wondered what had happened to it, now I know. They replaced the messed up side only, and gave me the extra stripe. I used it for the decals on my engine cover et al. it was only the rear stripes though so meybe you can just get the rear stripes instead of the whole set. __________________ Tori click the sig pic to view my build thread

06-02-2012, 07:42 PM	#16
camaronurse Drives: 2005 rsx, 2012 camaro 2lt t3 ed Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: citrus height, ca Posts: 129	Why not high pressure wash?

06-02-2012, 07:48 PM	#18
Falundir Drives: 2017 1SS 1LE - Hyper Blue, P85DL Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: East Bay Posts: 2,189 View My Garage	And unless you love curb rash on your rims, and hardcore swirlies, avoid automatic car washes too..

06-02-2012, 08:43 PM	#24
600hp-lpe Drives: 2010 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH Posts: 4,788	Peel them off and have them painted on.. at your favorite auto body shop. You'll be glad you did!

06-02-2012, 09:12 PM	#26
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I had this happen to me with my Corvette. You'll just need to replace the damaged stripe. It shouldn't cost too much. Worst case, they will try to get you to swap out both stripes on the trunk so they match exactly. Just be more careful next time. There is nothing wrong with pressure washing as long as you are careful, especially around the stripes. A car wash pressure wand is also a much higher pressure than a home electric pressure washer, which is what I use and was recommended by my detailer. Lesson learned for the OP. __________________

06-02-2012, 10:08 PM	#28
SSGUNNER Chu no guat a hasa is? Drives: 14 Jeep G Cherokee Overland HEMI Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Some where in So Cal Posts: 4,273	Oh no. __________________ 11 2SS/RSL99No Longer Stock (Sold) 6/19/14:AAC Plasma DRL's \| Plug n play harness \| Elite CC \| Tint: 35% & 5% \| LED Dome light \| Show-N-Go Plate Holder \| Flowmaster AT \| C.A.I. Intake \| VMAX CNC Spiral Ported TB \| Husky Splash Guards