Paint Problems

**muteki** · 11-24-2008, 12:03 AM

Ok, I am at wits end!!!! Anyone have a solution to my problem? I have a 2001 Trans Am that was black and I have the notorious bubble effect on the roof panel. I brought it to the paint shop to have the entire car repainted. It looks gorgeous!!! BUT, before it was even assymbled it started to bubble already...AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WTF???? How can I fix this permenantly? I suggested for them to cut the entire section out and patch it, but they said it might still bubble cause the air might be coming from a lower area of the panel and just raises to the highest point...anyone cure this problem before?

Please help!!!!

**JoshieDoom** · 11-24-2008, 12:12 AM

I have the pdf of this issue. You will have to replace the roof. Shoot me an email and I will reply with it.

**muteki** · 11-24-2008, 12:16 AM

PM sent

**JoshieDoom** · 11-24-2008, 12:32 AM

Email sent

**tiny47** · 11-24-2008, 06:40 AM

I have the problem too. My brother-in-law works in the auto industry and its a factory defect due to the adhesive under the panel... I dont have the money for a new panel so mine still bubbles..

**jcombs6337** · 11-24-2008, 01:58 PM

I am having the same problem. I read that some people have been lucky enough to get a dealership to replace the panel without any cost. But it is hit or miss depending on the dealership and body shop. JoshieDoom, pm sent for pdf.

**BIG GUNS** · 11-24-2008, 01:59 PM

Yep, notorious bubble effect due to the adhesive used in the factory. They had a fix for existing owners but, I think that has since been recinded.

**cheetoh** · 11-27-2008, 05:23 PM

Just had Mine fixed last Month, I had to have the Pontiac regional Manager look at it and he approved the fix. I now have a Brand New roof Panel for sale since I bought one thinking Pontiac would not replace mine.

**muteki** · 12-02-2008, 11:48 AM

Grrr.....the dealer is giving me the 'you repainted it' excuse. I appealed it to the dealers GM and have a meet with him next week.

**Lutzfire24** · 12-02-2008, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by cheetoh

Just had Mine fixed last Month, I had to have the Pontiac regional Manager look at it and he approved the fix. I now have a Brand New roof Panel for sale since I bought one thinking Pontiac would not replace mine.

Are you the original owner of your ride, if not how did you get them to cover it.