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JT3640 · 10-07-2012, 08:17 AM

Hi guys
Is anyone out there having any issues with their paint
I have approx. 16 stone chips on my car with 4,200 Km's on. I do not drive on a gravel road and yes there is some construction going on in the area which there always is in The GTA.
But really at this rate I will have to get the car painted in a year. I just can't believe that this is normal I've never had a vehicle in 25 years do this.
If anyone else is experiencing this I would like to know.
Thanks

Joebot8484 · 10-07-2012, 09:08 AM

I have some too brother (6000 miles about 10 chips), it's gonna happen. They don't paint these things like they use to. touch up the chips and put a clear bra on, that's what I'm gonna do.

JT3640 · 10-07-2012, 09:58 AM

Ya I'm planning on doing it over the winter I just can't believe the quality of paint these days
They must be using environmentally friendly paints now which we know isn't as good as the paint in the past.
Classic should of, could of, would of done it at the start if I was smart.
I think there is some good chip repair products out there now.

Swacer · 10-07-2012, 10:02 AM

Clear bra is your best option. Sadly, you will need all the chips filled before you can have one put on.

I have one on mine. 4,700 miles, not a single chip.

toml_pa · 10-07-2012, 10:15 AM

Paint chips have been an issue with Camaros since day one (search forum for "paint chip"). My 2011 SS had chips from the factory. When I took it to the dealer for touch up the body shop guy told me they had fixed several and had to completely re-paint the area behind the door on one. I was not happy.
I did a lot of research and went with 3m Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film. It cost $1100 to do the front of the car including part of fenders and hood, A-pillars, roof above windshield, and mirrors. I also had them cut custom pieces for shark gill area behind the door. I had it done in April 2011 and have had no chips since. When I tell people I have it on the car, most still can't see it.

Rizzo · 10-09-2012, 08:08 AM

I put a clear bra on it within the first 50 miles. I am glad I did, because you can already see a few areas where this protected from rock chips.

hognutz · 10-09-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by JT3640

Hi guys
Is anyone out there having any issues with their paint
I have approx. 16 stone chips on my car with 4,200 Km's on. I do not drive on a gravel road and yes there is some construction going on in the area which there always is in The GTA.
But really at this rate I will have to get the car painted in a year. I just can't believe that this is normal I've never had a vehicle in 25 years do this.
If anyone else is experiencing this I would like to know.
Thanks

1. very sticky tires
2. rear fenders flare a bit

this issue is huge on Z06/Zr1's as well.

kbar4782 · 10-09-2012, 12:43 PM

I don't have any on the front, but I try not to tailgate people either. I do have a bunch on the gills in front of the rear tire. I have talked to my autobody guy and will get them fixed and then cover the area with clear bra material. As hognutz said. The front tires are wide, sticky and the body flares out in front of the rear tires. Its going to happen. Hate to see how bad your guys are because I only have 2,000 miles on mine and it makes me sick.

10-07-2012, 08:17 AM	#1
JT3640 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2012 QX56 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 130	Paint Chips Hi guys Is anyone out there having any issues with their paint I have approx. 16 stone chips on my car with 4,200 Km's on. I do not drive on a gravel road and yes there is some construction going on in the area which there always is in The GTA. But really at this rate I will have to get the car painted in a year. I just can't believe that this is normal I've never had a vehicle in 25 years do this. If anyone else is experiencing this I would like to know. Thanks

10-07-2012, 09:08 AM	#2
Joebot8484 ZL1 # 1307 Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL1, 2008 Hummzilla H3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central New York Posts: 1,911 View My Garage	I have some too brother (6000 miles about 10 chips), it's gonna happen. They don't paint these things like they use to. touch up the chips and put a clear bra on, that's what I'm gonna do. __________________ Click on my signature for my build thread

10-07-2012, 10:02 AM	#4
Swacer Drives: 2018 GT350 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,719	Clear bra is your best option. Sadly, you will need all the chips filled before you can have one put on. I have one on mine. 4,700 miles, not a single chip. __________________ Off to the Dark Side

10-09-2012, 08:08 AM	#6
Rizzo Drives: 2012 Camaro ZL-1 SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 454 View My Garage	I put a clear bra on it within the first 50 miles. I am glad I did, because you can already see a few areas where this protected from rock chips. __________________ =================================================

10-07-2012, 09:58 AM	#3
JT3640 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 2012 QX56 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 130	Ya I'm planning on doing it over the winter I just can't believe the quality of paint these days They must be using environmentally friendly paints now which we know isn't as good as the paint in the past. Classic should of, could of, would of done it at the start if I was smart. I think there is some good chip repair products out there now.

10-07-2012, 10:15 AM	#5
toml_pa ʇuɐıʌǝp lɐıɔos Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3/M6 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 231	Paint chips have been an issue with Camaros since day one (search forum for "paint chip"). My 2011 SS had chips from the factory. When I took it to the dealer for touch up the body shop guy told me they had fixed several and had to completely re-paint the area behind the door on one. I was not happy. I did a lot of research and went with 3m Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film. It cost $1100 to do the front of the car including part of fenders and hood, A-pillars, roof above windshield, and mirrors. I also had them cut custom pieces for shark gill area behind the door. I had it done in April 2011 and have had no chips since. When I tell people I have it on the car, most still can't see it.

10-09-2012, 12:43 PM	#8
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	I don't have any on the front, but I try not to tailgate people either. I do have a bunch on the gills in front of the rear tire. I have talked to my autobody guy and will get them fixed and then cover the area with clear bra material. As hognutz said. The front tires are wide, sticky and the body flares out in front of the rear tires. Its going to happen. Hate to see how bad your guys are because I only have 2,000 miles on mine and it makes me sick.