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CrystalRedTintcoat · 06-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Like an idiot I finally was confident about parallel parking the beast and rubbed part of the front black wheel away in the curb by my driveway. This happened after son just asked. "Dad, why do you always back into parking spaces?" Now you know ...

Anyway palstidip seems to have restored it and it's a bit hard to see the damage now.

Wahh!

Monte Mac · 06-02-2013, 10:14 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. I've only had mine since Thursday so, so far so good. Glad the plasti-dip is working out for you! But I can see myself doing something like that too.

Quick question for you. On your wheels where it says "CAMARO" are the edges of the lettering sharp? I snagged my microfiber rag and cut my sponge when cleaning the wheels today. Any suggestions for wheel cleaning? Sorry I kinda feel like I just

1LE-pilot · 06-03-2013, 06:09 AM

I bought a black paint pen and keep it handy. I curbed it doing the parallel parking also and the pen worked good at hiding it.

As for cleaning, the only sharp edges I have are where it is curbed.

t&t moyer · 06-03-2013, 06:21 AM

It happens....... I suck at parallel parking so I don't unless I really have to lol. At least you were able to do a bit of a touch-up. It helps hide the pain.

Allgrey · 06-03-2013, 09:49 AM

The hospital that I work at has ridiculously tight parking garage entrances/exits. I basically have to turn 90 prior to entering or the rear rim catches the curb. Usually not a problem if I'm not really tired. However, I have scraped twice (once post night call, the other at 0445 coming in to round).

I used a professional sharpie to cover it up. It has stuck for a month so far. I know it's there and have to be very close (bending over to look) to see it.

cornerspeed92 · 06-03-2013, 02:59 PM

I scraped mine the first week i had her,but was too embarrassed til now to say anything,so we all screw up sometime.

fgg60 · 06-03-2013, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Mac

Ouch! Sorry to hear that. I've only had mine since Thursday so, so far so good. Glad the plasti-dip is working out for you! But I can see myself doing something like that too.

Quick question for you. On your wheels where it says "CAMARO" are the edges of the lettering sharp? I snagged my microfiber rag and cut my sponge when cleaning the wheels today. Any suggestions for wheel cleaning? Sorry I kinda feel like I just

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CrystalRedTintCoat - Sorry to hear about the wheel. I would cry..

Allgrey · 06-03-2013, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerspeed92

I scraped mine the first week i had her,but was too embarrassed til now to say anything,so we all screw up sometime.

Haha... I was like that too...

markgws6 · 06-03-2013, 07:42 PM

I've curbed my RS's 20" wheels twice. The second time I did not bother fixing it. lol
I can only imagine how much more the 1LE wheels can get curbed easily.
Sorry to hear it. Don't let it get you down though. It happens to the best of us!!

OzzySS · 06-05-2013, 01:50 PM

Don't feel too bad man. That wheel I had that was damaged during shipping? I curbed the crap out of it within a month leaving a McDonald's :( plastidip and a brush at least let me make it black again. I wasn't too horribly upset about that one since its supposed to be replaced anyway. The one that pissed me off was when I scuffed up the driver side front, and tore about 6" of that lip on the tire...not even tore all the way off, it's still connected at both ends, you can just pull on it like a bowstring lol.
I've become a little more aware of the size difference of the car since all that happened...

JDP Sales · 06-05-2013, 01:58 PM

I have curbed wheels within 24 hours of them being on the car before.. I feel your pain..

Best regards,

Tyler
888-308-6007

Blizzard · 06-05-2013, 02:12 PM

I went ahead and got the tire and rim warranty my dealer offered just for this reason. Cost me an extra $100 but good for 5 years.

OzzySS · 06-05-2013, 02:49 PM

i did the same, but it doesn't cover cosmetic damage

Lumino1LE · 06-05-2013, 02:50 PM

I feel your pain. Keep your chin up.

06-02-2013, 10:09 PM	#1
CrystalRedTintcoat Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE NPP GBE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bay Area, online, & in my 1LE Posts: 2,667 View My Garage	Dumb dumb dumb - wheel damage Like an idiot I finally was confident about parallel parking the beast and rubbed part of the front black wheel away in the curb by my driveway. This happened after son just asked. "Dad, why do you always back into parking spaces?" Now you know ... Anyway palstidip seems to have restored it and it's a bit hard to see the damage now. Wahh! __________________ 2013 1LE NPP GBE Mods Track Days

06-02-2013, 10:14 PM	#2
Monte Mac Drives: 13 1LE, 17 Sierra, 84 MonteSS, Join Date: May 2009 Location: Deaborn Heights, MI Posts: 454 View My Garage	Ouch! Sorry to hear that. I've only had mine since Thursday so, so far so good. Glad the plasti-dip is working out for you! But I can see myself doing something like that too. Quick question for you. On your wheels where it says "CAMARO" are the edges of the lettering sharp? I snagged my microfiber rag and cut my sponge when cleaning the wheels today. Any suggestions for wheel cleaning? Sorry I kinda feel like I just __________________ [B]Ordered 3/8/13 TPW 4/15/13 Built 4/15/13 Bayed 4/18/13 Released from QC HOLD 5/22/13 PERMAGRIN INSTALLED 5/30/13

06-03-2013, 06:21 AM	#4
t&t moyer It's all hers. Drives: 2015 ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Djibouti - Horn of Africa / Wellsville NY Posts: 719	It happens....... I suck at parallel parking so I don't unless I really have to lol. At least you were able to do a bit of a touch-up. It helps hide the pain. __________________ #846

06-03-2013, 07:42 PM	#9
markgws6 Drives: 2019 Chevy Equinox Premier AWD Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Silicon Valley, CA Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	I've curbed my RS's 20" wheels twice. The second time I did not bother fixing it. lol I can only imagine how much more the 1LE wheels can get curbed easily. Sorry to hear it. Don't let it get you down though. It happens to the best of us!! __________________ 2013 AGM 1SS/1LE, NPP, Camera (1 of 43)

06-05-2013, 01:50 PM	#10
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	Don't feel too bad man. That wheel I had that was damaged during shipping? I curbed the crap out of it within a month leaving a McDonald's :( plastidip and a brush at least let me make it black again. I wasn't too horribly upset about that one since its supposed to be replaced anyway. The one that pissed me off was when I scuffed up the driver side front, and tore about 6" of that lip on the tire...not even tore all the way off, it's still connected at both ends, you can just pull on it like a bowstring lol. I've become a little more aware of the size difference of the car since all that happened... __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

06-03-2013, 06:09 AM	#3
1LE-pilot Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: Indy Posts: 43	I bought a black paint pen and keep it handy. I curbed it doing the parallel parking also and the pen worked good at hiding it. As for cleaning, the only sharp edges I have are where it is curbed.

06-03-2013, 09:49 AM	#5
Allgrey Drives: '13 AGM/1SS/1LE/NPP/NAV Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Diego Posts: 47	The hospital that I work at has ridiculously tight parking garage entrances/exits. I basically have to turn 90 prior to entering or the rear rim catches the curb. Usually not a problem if I'm not really tired. However, I have scraped twice (once post night call, the other at 0445 coming in to round). I used a professional sharpie to cover it up. It has stuck for a month so far. I know it's there and have to be very close (bending over to look) to see it.

06-03-2013, 02:59 PM	#6
cornerspeed92 Drives: 2013 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colorado Posts: 4,188 View My Garage	I scraped mine the first week i had her,but was too embarrassed til now to say anything,so we all screw up sometime.

06-05-2013, 01:58 PM	#11
JDP Sales Drives: Chevys at the limit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SLC, UT Posts: 9,621	I have curbed wheels within 24 hours of them being on the car before.. I feel your pain.. Best regards, Tyler 888-308-6007

06-05-2013, 02:12 PM	#12
Blizzard Searching for the truth Drives: 85 K-10, 13 1LE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 635 View My Garage	I went ahead and got the tire and rim warranty my dealer offered just for this reason. Cost me an extra $100 but good for 5 years. __________________ 2013 1LE 1SS RS TPW 4/29

06-05-2013, 02:49 PM	#13
OzzySS Drives: 2013 2SS/1LE, 2004 Cavalier Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: jax, FL Posts: 1,344 View My Garage	i did the same, but it doesn't cover cosmetic damage __________________ Build thread linked in the pic...

06-05-2013, 02:50 PM	#14
Lumino1LE Rally Yellow 2SS/RS/SR Drives: Born 11/12 2012 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Loudoun County, VA Posts: 260	I feel your pain. Keep your chin up. Last edited by Lumino1LE; 06-05-2013 at 04:06 PM.