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WVCamaro10 · 03-12-2010, 02:00 PM

i have about 4 small paint chips that are on the vents behind the drivers side door and the same thing is happing on the passenger side of the car too any though my gm body shop wants to re paint the whole quarter panel of the car on both sids as a one time deal.... Im guessing that it is going to keep on happing so any advice please!!! the car only has 1,200 on it

Apex Paul · 03-12-2010, 03:09 PM

Are the roads still gravel in West Virginia? ( okay, I poke a little bit at the Mountaineers. I'd be more pleasant if you would agree to lose to the Cards in football next season)

I think I have seen a number of threads regarding chips in that area. I can't think of a good solution to stop it from happening again, other than something like 3M's clear protection film.

camarowa · 03-12-2010, 03:24 PM

yep, get it fixed properly and have a quality shop apply some protection film. problem solved.

Black_2SS · 03-12-2010, 03:55 PM

Same thread here....http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67067

Looks to be common, mine has 9k on it and numerous chips. I had to have my hood replaced (stupid deer) and 1 week after getting it back (about 3 weeks after it was painted) I had a chip in it. I don't want the clear bra on mine so I've just decided I'm gonna have to live with it. If you get GM to repaint, let us know. I'd love to have the do mine again right before the end of my warranty!

WVCamaro10 · 03-12-2010, 04:33 PM

What color of protection film should get red to match the car or I was thinking black to give the gils more of a look.

Black_2SS · 03-12-2010, 05:23 PM

I think its usually just clear. The black in the gills is vinyl. I guess put on the black the the clear over the whole area. Then again I'm no expert in it.

scottcolem · 03-12-2010, 05:50 PM

cant loose to the cards in football.....Go EERS!!!

WVCamaro10 · 03-13-2010, 11:41 AM

Does any one have pic of what the protection film looks like

Patfan1987 · 03-17-2010, 11:07 AM

I will post some pics tomorrow or tonight hopefully getting it put on now

Patfan1987 · 03-18-2010, 03:28 PM

Here are some pics on my new tint and clear bra, Clear bra has some bubbles and needs some sun and time for those to dry up and i haven't washed the car yet because im going to let it sit and cure good.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443168855/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443168385/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443167941/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443939492/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443166951/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443166425/

Darth_Emma · 03-18-2010, 06:27 PM

Patfan -
What level of tint is that?

Your car looks great. I can't hardly see the clear bra. In fact, in a couple of the pictures, I couldn't see any lines at all.

Patfan1987 · 03-19-2010, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Patfan -
What level of tint is that?

Your car looks great. I can't hardly see the clear bra. In fact, in a couple of the pictures, I couldn't see any lines at all.

I believe it is 35% which is the lowest you can get here in Massachusetts. I just told the installer to get me the lowest legal i could get, so i checked Mass laws and it stated 35%.

Darth_Emma · 03-19-2010, 07:26 AM

Ohio required 50% for front side windows. I am going 35% anyway. 50% is nothing.

Patfan1987 · 03-20-2010, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

Ohio required 50% for front side windows. I am going 35% anyway. 50% is nothing.

Yea 50% is definitley not good enough thats crazy

03-12-2010, 02:00 PM	#1
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 299	Paint chips i have about 4 small paint chips that are on the vents behind the drivers side door and the same thing is happing on the passenger side of the car too any though my gm body shop wants to re paint the whole quarter panel of the car on both sids as a one time deal.... Im guessing that it is going to keep on happing so any advice please!!! the car only has 1,200 on it

03-12-2010, 03:24 PM	#3
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	yep, get it fixed properly and have a quality shop apply some protection film. problem solved. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

03-17-2010, 11:07 AM	#9
Patfan1987 CGM is the Best! Thx GM Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro, Auto + Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 513 View My Garage	I will post some pics tomorrow or tonight hopefully getting it put on now __________________ Proud Owner of a CGM 2 LT/RS Auto Transmission w/Sunroof and Spare Tire

03-18-2010, 03:28 PM	#10
Patfan1987 CGM is the Best! Thx GM Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro, Auto + Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Here are some pics on my new tint and clear bra, Clear bra has some bubbles and needs some sun and time for those to dry up and i haven't washed the car yet because im going to let it sit and cure good. http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443168855/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443168385/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443167941/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443939492/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443166951/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/26653435@N06/4443166425/ __________________ Proud Owner of a CGM 2 LT/RS Auto Transmission w/Sunroof and Spare Tire

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03-12-2010, 03:09 PM	#2
Apex Paul Drives: Wagon Queen Family Truckster Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Louisville, Ky Posts: 1,476	Are the roads still gravel in West Virginia? ( okay, I poke a little bit at the Mountaineers. I'd be more pleasant if you would agree to lose to the Cards in football next season) I think I have seen a number of threads regarding chips in that area. I can't think of a good solution to stop it from happening again, other than something like 3M's clear protection film.

03-12-2010, 03:55 PM	#4
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	Same thread here....http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67067 Looks to be common, mine has 9k on it and numerous chips. I had to have my hood replaced (stupid deer) and 1 week after getting it back (about 3 weeks after it was painted) I had a chip in it. I don't want the clear bra on mine so I've just decided I'm gonna have to live with it. If you get GM to repaint, let us know. I'd love to have the do mine again right before the end of my warranty!

03-12-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 299	What color of protection film should get red to match the car or I was thinking black to give the gils more of a look.

03-12-2010, 05:23 PM	#6
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I think its usually just clear. The black in the gills is vinyl. I guess put on the black the the clear over the whole area. Then again I'm no expert in it.

03-12-2010, 05:50 PM	#7
scottcolem Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lake in the Hills, IL Posts: 257	cant loose to the cards in football.....Go EERS!!!

03-13-2010, 11:41 AM	#8
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 299	Does any one have pic of what the protection film looks like

03-18-2010, 06:27 PM	#11
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Patfan - What level of tint is that? Your car looks great. I can't hardly see the clear bra. In fact, in a couple of the pictures, I couldn't see any lines at all.

03-19-2010, 07:26 AM	#13
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	Ohio required 50% for front side windows. I am going 35% anyway. 50% is nothing.