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MzCamaro · 11-18-2012, 04:55 PM

Hello All,
I was doing a detailed wash on my Camaro SS this afternoon and I noticed what appears to be dirt under the material that is supposed to block paint chips (or at least that's what I assume it's there for) on the bottom of my passenger side door frame. Now, I never knew if GM installed it or my dealer. I ASSUME it's GM since I bought the car brand new from a Chevy dealer. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else had this issue of trapped dirt. It's noticeable and I'm not sure what to do about it..

All suggestions are welcome. Photos are below:

PROBLEM AREA (PASSENGER SIDE):

WHAT THE OTHER (DRIVER'S) SIDE LOOKS LIKE:

intensifi · 11-18-2012, 06:21 PM

It's a factory item.

I had a body shop quote $46 to replace a black one.

Try the dealer first.

CooG · 11-18-2012, 06:45 PM

Black one? I'm pretty sure it's just clear vinyl.

My passenger side doesn't have dirt under it, but it is beginning to peel a bit. Looks like it has an air bubble under it.

If you are REALLY worried about it, order some clear 3M vinyl....pull the old one off (carefully), trace the old one on the new vinyl, cut it out and reinstall. You may need a hairdryer to help get it to conform.

I'm guessing you could get a local vinyl shop to give you a few scraps pieces of clear....and bat your eyes a bit and they may even install it! I'm sure someone from a local car club would help you as well....

fastfreddie · 11-18-2012, 06:59 PM

I had the same problem and just peeled them off. Came off without effort. I didn't replace mine, kind of a joke for protection if you ask me. Here was my post on this:
http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141886

MzCamaro · 11-18-2012, 07:19 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm scared to peel them off myself... will the paint underneath come off too? Eek.

CooG · 11-18-2012, 07:25 PM

Naaa...paint will be fine. Use a little elbow grease, rubbing alcohol or GooGone (if needed) to get any sticky stuff off.

Ocikat · 11-18-2012, 07:49 PM

a bit of heat from a hair dryer will help with removal also, just be careful if your using goo gone or something similar as it's flamable

babytiger · 11-18-2012, 07:50 PM

I pulled those off within a day or so of delivery.

jrpimp00 · 11-19-2012, 05:41 PM

Thats to protect the car during shipping, its just clear vinyl no were as thick as real paint protection.

strych9 · 11-19-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrpimp00

Thats to protect the car during shipping, its just clear vinyl no were as thick as real paint protection.

That's not entirely correct. They are intended to be protective for the life of the car.

Mine has a little dirt in it also. I'll replace them with OEM when I get tired of them. Those are high-impact locations, and it wouldn't take much to chip those areas.

11-18-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
MzCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS / RS Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 190	Stock GM paint protector issue Hello All, I was doing a detailed wash on my Camaro SS this afternoon and I noticed what appears to be dirt under the material that is supposed to block paint chips (or at least that's what I assume it's there for) on the bottom of my passenger side door frame. Now, I never knew if GM installed it or my dealer. I ASSUME it's GM since I bought the car brand new from a Chevy dealer. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone else had this issue of trapped dirt. It's noticeable and I'm not sure what to do about it.. All suggestions are welcome. Photos are below: PROBLEM AREA (PASSENGER SIDE): WHAT THE OTHER (DRIVER'S) SIDE LOOKS LIKE: __________________ Rally Yellow 2012 2SS Coupe, Sunroof, Automatic Trans, Polished 20" Rims, RS package..... Mods coming soon!

11-18-2012, 06:21 PM	#2
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	It's a factory item. I had a body shop quote $46 to replace a black one. Try the dealer first. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

11-18-2012, 06:59 PM	#4
fastfreddie FreakyFast! Drives: 2010 2SS/RS S/C NicKey #55 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 931	I had the same problem and just peeled them off. Came off without effort. I didn't replace mine, kind of a joke for protection if you ask me. Here was my post on this: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141886 __________________ 2010 2SS/RS #55 NicKey Stage 2S Super-Camaro custom painted by Pete (Mr. Showstopper) Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=250743

11-18-2012, 07:19 PM	#5
MzCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS / RS Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 190	Thanks everyone! I'm scared to peel them off myself... will the paint underneath come off too? Eek. __________________ Rally Yellow 2012 2SS Coupe, Sunroof, Automatic Trans, Polished 20" Rims, RS package..... Mods coming soon!

11-18-2012, 07:49 PM	#7
Ocikat Drives: 2012 2LT 45th convertible Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 949	a bit of heat from a hair dryer will help with removal also, just be careful if your using goo gone or something similar as it's flamable __________________ Top Ten Reasons I Procrastinate 1.

11-18-2012, 06:45 PM	#3
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Black one? I'm pretty sure it's just clear vinyl. My passenger side doesn't have dirt under it, but it is beginning to peel a bit. Looks like it has an air bubble under it. If you are REALLY worried about it, order some clear 3M vinyl....pull the old one off (carefully), trace the old one on the new vinyl, cut it out and reinstall. You may need a hairdryer to help get it to conform. I'm guessing you could get a local vinyl shop to give you a few scraps pieces of clear....and bat your eyes a bit and they may even install it! I'm sure someone from a local car club would help you as well....

11-18-2012, 07:25 PM	#6
CooG RIP - Convertible SS Drives: '13 Mustang Boss 302 - RED Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 960	Naaa...paint will be fine. Use a little elbow grease, rubbing alcohol or GooGone (if needed) to get any sticky stuff off.

11-18-2012, 07:50 PM	#8
babytiger it's hers... Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: katy, tx Posts: 1,202	I pulled those off within a day or so of delivery.

11-19-2012, 05:41 PM	#9
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 530	Thats to protect the car during shipping, its just clear vinyl no were as thick as real paint protection. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)