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K_Master · 10-22-2009, 12:55 PM

(I wont put up pics because the scratches are too small to capture with a camera anyway.)

I noticed that after my cat decided go jump up onto the hood of my Camaro

there were some very slight dinks/scratches about the size of a keyboard asterisk. I found about 3-5 of them and they're all located above the grille and in front of where the hood panel ends. I'd been wondering if they were just from driving on bigger roads since I would sometimes hear something hit my car as if there were tiny rocks being kicked up by other cars

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What-the-dealio?

IROCanSS · 10-22-2009, 12:57 PM

those would be stone chips my friend... stop tailgaiting!

K_Master · 10-22-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

those would be stone chips my friend... stop tailgaiting!

I don't tailgate though...

They're not as noticeable as you'd think they would be. They're kind of dark so they blend into the car a bit. If anything I'm more worried about door dings or key marks.

BumbleDs · 10-22-2009, 01:15 PM

I must run over rubber all the time-its in my wheel-wells,rear. However the otherday I did go out side and noticed about the samesize as you spoke of, but it was a chip, down to the primer. Death to whatever caused it.

IROCanSS · 10-22-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K_Master

I don't tailgate though...

They're not as noticeable as you'd think they would be. They're kind of dark so they blend into the car a bit. If anything I'm more worried about door dings or key marks.

door dings and key marks... NOOOOO! I think that is all of our fears. In 4200 miles, I have yet to really leave my car anywhere I cant see it for long periods of time. I mean I went to walmart for a second once and sams club once briefly but nothing too long... too scared. It will be a long time before i take it ot the cinema or heaven forbid the mall!

K_Master · 10-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrhaus76

door dings and key marks... NOOOOO! I think that is all of our fears. In 4200 miles, I have yet to really leave my car anywhere I cant see it for long periods of time. I mean I went to walmart for a second once and sams club once briefly but nothing too long... too scared. It will be a long time before i take it ot the cinema or heaven forbid the mall!

I go to college for 5 hours for 2 days a week, how do you think I feel?

firstmate · 10-22-2009, 05:32 PM

Unfortunately "not tailgating" won't do a thing to help flying rocks. I have been two lanes over, and several car lengths back when a rock will fly out from an 18 wheeler and hit my car. Not just the Camaro but other cars I have owned. If only it were as simple as not tailgating...

However, search and read up on the clear bra's. They will protect your front end paint from just this type of issue. Not everyone likes them, but they are worth it to me. I have one and have a couple of scuff type of marks on the clear bra (7500 miles - 4 months), but I know that the paint underneath is just fine!!!

stev15 · 10-22-2009, 05:37 PM

I used Dr. color chip on mine works pretty good.

n-shane@hotmail.com · 10-22-2009, 05:37 PM

haha me too i drive to work... lowes.. then go to a college for hours on end! i was scared SH__++ less to leave it today! first time taking it. i think imn sticking to street bike as much as possible!

HeatherMarie2LT · 10-23-2009, 04:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BumbleDs

I must run over rubber all the time-its in my wheel-wells,rear. However the otherday I did go out side and noticed about the samesize as you spoke of, but it was a chip, down to the primer. Death to whatever caused it.

me too

BlackRS · 10-23-2009, 07:25 AM

has anyone tried "FIX-IT"? you know the one on TV with Billy Mays. it looks too good to be true...

10-22-2009, 12:55 PM	#1
K_Master Drives: Camaro 2LT in RJT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Blaine, Minnesota Posts: 64	Road debris? (I wont put up pics because the scratches are too small to capture with a camera anyway.) I noticed that after my cat decided go jump up onto the hood of my Camaro there were some very slight dinks/scratches about the size of a keyboard asterisk. I found about 3-5 of them and they're all located above the grille and in front of where the hood panel ends. I'd been wondering if they were just from driving on bigger roads since I would sometimes hear something hit my car as if there were tiny rocks being kicked up by other cars . What-the-dealio?

10-22-2009, 01:15 PM	#4
BumbleDs Drives: 2010 Camaro RS/SS TF Edition Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Des Moines Posts: 629 View My Garage	I must run over rubber all the time-its in my wheel-wells,rear. However the otherday I did go out side and noticed about the samesize as you spoke of, but it was a chip, down to the primer. Death to whatever caused it. __________________ Love it or hate it, my car can transform and kick your cars @$$!

10-22-2009, 05:32 PM	#7
firstmate Drives: 2010 Blk/Gry SS/RS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 454 View My Garage	Unfortunately "not tailgating" won't do a thing to help flying rocks. I have been two lanes over, and several car lengths back when a rock will fly out from an 18 wheeler and hit my car. Not just the Camaro but other cars I have owned. If only it were as simple as not tailgating... However, search and read up on the clear bra's. They will protect your front end paint from just this type of issue. Not everyone likes them, but they are worth it to me. I have one and have a couple of scuff type of marks on the clear bra (7500 miles - 4 months), but I know that the paint underneath is just fine!!! __________________ Ordered 10-13-08 2SS/RS M6 BLK/GRY VIN #2386 Delivered 6-11-09 - Woo Hoo!!! Hey Houston locals-------- Join the H-Town Camaro Club www.H-TownCamaroClub.com

10-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#9
n-shane@hotmail.com Drives: 2010 MAROOOOOO Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: GLENDORA, CA Posts: 350	haha me too i drive to work... lowes.. then go to a college for hours on end! i was scared SH__++ less to leave it today! first time taking it. i think imn sticking to street bike as much as possible! __________________ THIS CAR IS AMAZING!!!!!

10-23-2009, 07:25 AM	#11
BlackRS Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NY Posts: 106	has anyone tried "FIX-IT"? you know the one on TV with Billy Mays. it looks too good to be true... __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS in Rally Yellow

10-22-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
IROCanSS Account Suspended Drives: 89 IROC 350 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Back roads, southern Ohio Posts: 12,504 View My Garage	those would be stone chips my friend... stop tailgaiting!

10-22-2009, 05:37 PM	#8
stev15 Drives: Lemans Blue with White stripes Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: RI Posts: 95	I used Dr. color chip on mine works pretty good.

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