98RedBird

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So initially I asked this over in the paint/bodywork forums, but figured since it's kind of T/A specific, maybe I'd have better luck here with this...

Started pulling WS6 apart as it is going to be painted this winter (reason being, I'm not a fan of the color).

When I pulled the rear tails, I kind of noticed that both rear quarters, where they tuck back into the taillight resesses have what looks like bunch of seam sealer or something gooped around the edges and painted over. It's on both sides and starting to crack a little. Is this normal from the factory? Maybe I've lost touch with the fit and finish on these 4th gen Fbodies lol.

I cannot find any reason to think it was wrecked/painted/repaired as there are no marks, damage, or paint lines. The rear deck lid is indeed chipped, that seems separate from this.


Just kinda wondering if this was normal or not?


Surely they weren't this slopply leaving the factory right?

98RedBird

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Also, noticed that the rear hatch seems to sit a little bit towards the passenger side as the gap is more narrow over there than on the drivers side. (where the hatch meets the rear quarters.

CO_BlackHawk

Wow that is Ugly.

Cpt.Derrek

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looks just like mine... I can take some pictures when i get home tonight.

Spamfritter

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My Camaro's are both like that as well. I think it's normal.

Paul Bell

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Thick gobs of seam sealer will shrink with age and if it's painted, the paint will crack.

Yes, they were pretty sloppy when applying seam sealer on these cars. Remember, they're GM cars, not Mercedes Benz.

CO_BlackHawk

Wait! Whut???

Cpt.Derrek

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Here's picts of mine. same ****

TechCam97

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Yep, completely normal. All mine look like that.