Im getting lots of tiny paint chips on the lower body with 315 tires wider rims - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

55Designs · 03-19-2010, 12:29 AM

Starting to piss me off how this paint sucks ass.

My car now has the stock rims widen with aggressive custom spacers. The car looks insane in person so MEAN.

I am getting alot of chips on the lower fender and on the lower quarter panel area where the hash mark indents are.

I honestly dont want to install mudflaps or that clear 3M stuff but I need to do something. it might be caused from the terrible gravel and road debris the winter left on our roads.

Anyone else have this problem and have a remedy that looks ok?

PQ · 03-19-2010, 12:42 AM

Right now it seems to be narrower tires, mud flaps, or clear cover.

CaliEMT · 03-19-2010, 01:53 AM

Pics?

mtcwby · 03-19-2010, 02:12 AM

That's normal. I clear bra protected my whole rocker panels, and the whole gill area up to the body line above the gills, also a foot or so up behind the rear wheel wells. Gotta pay to play. It's not the paint, any paint will chip under the same circumstances.

76CamaroLT · 03-19-2010, 10:20 AM

I can understand not wanting the mudflaps, but what is your issue with the 3m? It does a great job and is barely noticable when installed well.

or you could try these.....

Nine Ball · 03-19-2010, 11:42 AM

Happens to every car made, I'd recommend clear bra material for the best appearance. Those areas don't really bother me too much though, cars were meant to be driven not showcased

Gotthat02fire · 03-19-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine Ball

Happens to every car made, I'd recommend clear bra material for the best appearance. Those areas don't really bother me too much though, cars were meant to be driven not showcased

Hell yeah be proud of those chips when it gets super bad repaint it till then drive the tires off it!!!!!

sspddmn · 03-19-2010, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PQ

Right now it seems to be narrower tires, mud flaps, or clear cover.

Ooorrr....
dont drive it....
and give it to me

youngoliver · 03-19-2010, 04:55 PM

sorry had to haha

Sack Rat 2SS · 03-19-2010, 08:27 PM

The clear 3M protection on the lower area of our fenders and doors does not show up hardly at all. My 305's tires are tight into the fender wells but as a precaution I am going to get 3M installed. BTW, my car is silver ice. Good Luck

55Designs · 03-20-2010, 07:08 PM

I say screw it and drive it as is and if it gets terrible il just have the quarters resprayed

i think putting the 3M now would be pointless of the chips

they are not the worse i have seen and i can easily touch them up.

the Wider stickier tires and the road debris from this winder caused it. i even got some chips on my brake calipers its a mess out here.

03-19-2010, 12:29 AM	#1
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	Im getting lots of tiny paint chips on the lower body with 315 tires wider rims Starting to piss me off how this paint sucks ass. My car now has the stock rims widen with aggressive custom spacers. The car looks insane in person so MEAN. I am getting alot of chips on the lower fender and on the lower quarter panel area where the hash mark indents are. I honestly dont want to install mudflaps or that clear 3M stuff but I need to do something. it might be caused from the terrible gravel and road debris the winter left on our roads. Anyone else have this problem and have a remedy that looks ok?

03-19-2010, 12:42 AM	#2
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	Right now it seems to be narrower tires, mud flaps, or clear cover. __________________

03-19-2010, 02:12 AM	#4
mtcwby High on "The Camaro Life" Drives: 2010 2SS, IOM, LS3, Vortech, LG cam Join Date: May 2009 Location: Big Sandy, MT & Yuma, AZ Posts: 1,028 View My Garage	That's normal. I clear bra protected my whole rocker panels, and the whole gill area up to the body line above the gills, also a foot or so up behind the rear wheel wells. Gotta pay to play. It's not the paint, any paint will chip under the same circumstances. __________________ "The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who are not."-Thomas Jefferson------Going Strong at 39,250 miles

03-19-2010, 10:20 AM	#5
76CamaroLT Drives: 4wheels Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jersey Posts: 96	I can understand not wanting the mudflaps, but what is your issue with the 3m? It does a great job and is barely noticable when installed well. or you could try these..... Attached Images

03-19-2010, 11:42 AM	#6
Nine Ball Drives: 1969 & 2016 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,849	Happens to every car made, I'd recommend clear bra material for the best appearance. Those areas don't really bother me too much though, cars were meant to be driven not showcased __________________ Fquick.com/NineBall

03-19-2010, 01:53 AM	#3
CaliEMT Decepticons. . . MOBILIZE Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Santa Maria, Ca Posts: 313 View My Garage	Pics?

03-19-2010, 04:55 PM	#9
youngoliver Drives: 2SS/RS SIM -- Lifted 99' GMC Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 558	sorry had to haha

03-19-2010, 08:27 PM	#10
Sack Rat 2SS Drives: Silver SS/RS, Man 6 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW area, Texas Posts: 884	The clear 3M protection on the lower area of our fenders and doors does not show up hardly at all. My 305's tires are tight into the fender wells but as a precaution I am going to get 3M installed. BTW, my car is silver ice. Good Luck __________________ Silver 2SS/RS Man/6 CTS-V front 6-Piston Calipers, GM 3.91 Rear Gears

03-20-2010, 07:08 PM	#11
55Designs Drives: 2010 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Westchester NY Posts: 990	I say screw it and drive it as is and if it gets terrible il just have the quarters resprayed i think putting the 3M now would be pointless of the chips they are not the worse i have seen and i can easily touch them up. the Wider stickier tires and the road debris from this winder caused it. i even got some chips on my brake calipers its a mess out here.

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