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Trevorw24 · 02-22-2011, 11:51 AM

Has anyone noticed the paint on the Camaros is easily stratched? I have several stratches from people simply brushing against the car. Any suggestions for a quick fix?

midnighter · 02-22-2011, 11:53 AM

It chips easily too.

Etherij · 02-22-2011, 11:53 AM

Yeah.. don't leave bird droppings on your car for very long. And remember.... NO TOUCHY.

ga0358 · 02-22-2011, 12:00 PM

best thing I found to do is take a day off every 6 months, go over the car and sand or polish out what scratches I find, then use the Adams method of clay barring, polishing, then wax. Takes an entire day, but the results are well worth it, plus it protects the paint..Cars are gonna get dinged and scratched unless you keep it under a cover year round or something. Just follow Junkman's advice and videos at Adam's forums. That man is a genius...

blackknight · 02-22-2011, 12:02 PM

yea... i put a nice scuff on my passenger side front fender re-routing my heater hoses this weekend.

dragon22 · 02-22-2011, 12:02 PM

I don't think it matters what kind of car it is...if you touch the finish, you get scratches. Not a whole lot a person can do other than keep it parked away from everyone and everything.

I never noticed scratches in my cars until I got my Camaro. Now I see every new scratch no matter how extreme it is or isn't.

Mind you, I never had a car before that was worth caring if it had a scratch in it.

Also, the darker the car, the more we're going to see. I went from a black 2LT/RS to a SIM 2SS/RS. Easier to maintain the appearance and don't notice scratches as much.

halo8hkk · 02-22-2011, 12:02 PM

the side vents are the worst. i have chips all over them

Darth_Emma · 02-22-2011, 12:03 PM

+1 on using Adam's polishes.

I the scratches are small, just use some Adam's Revive Polish on them, then wax. If that doesn't get them, then some Adam's Swirl and Haze Remover. If you have a Porter Cable polisher, it makes the job a lot easier.

I tell people when they get near my car to not touch the paint or glass.

dragon22 · 02-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halo8hkk

the side vents are the worst. i have chips all over them

I'm having splash guards put on as I enter this comment. Some shops will 3M the gill area as well if a person doesn't want the splash guards.

midnighter · 02-22-2011, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halo8hkk

the side vents are the worst. i have chips all over them

Exactly where mine is chipping, I still don't want splash guards though

Trevorw24 · 02-22-2011, 12:05 PM

yeah it just sucks seeing your baby get hurt :(

Darth_Emma · 02-22-2011, 12:06 PM

I had a clear bra put on mine and it covers the gills. Money well spent.

dragon22 · 02-22-2011, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by midnighter

Exactly where mine is chipping, I still don't want splash guards though

I would honestly see about 3M. Touch up the chips if they aren't too bad first, then have them protect the area with 3M. They will even advise you as to what spots should be protected. Well worth the investment IMO.

dragon22 · 02-22-2011, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I had a clear bra put on mine and it covers the gills. Money well spent.

02-22-2011, 11:51 AM	#1
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	Paint Quality Has anyone noticed the paint on the Camaros is easily stratched? I have several stratches from people simply brushing against the car. Any suggestions for a quick fix? __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

02-22-2011, 11:53 AM	#3
Etherij Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: V-Town, Tx Posts: 372	Yeah.. don't leave bird droppings on your car for very long. And remember.... NO TOUCHY. __________________ *TEAM LS3!* Mods so far: JBA Catted mid-pipes Flowmaster AMT

02-22-2011, 12:00 PM	#4
ga0358 Drives: 2010 ABM LS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Acworth, Georgia Posts: 935 View My Garage	best thing I found to do is take a day off every 6 months, go over the car and sand or polish out what scratches I find, then use the Adams method of clay barring, polishing, then wax. Takes an entire day, but the results are well worth it, plus it protects the paint..Cars are gonna get dinged and scratched unless you keep it under a cover year round or something. Just follow Junkman's advice and videos at Adam's forums. That man is a genius... __________________

02-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#5
blackknight Camaro Lover Drives: 2014 GMC Sierra 5.3L Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago 'Burbs Posts: 709	yea... i put a nice scuff on my passenger side front fender re-routing my heater hoses this weekend. __________________ No Camaro right now. But I'll be back in one in a few years.

02-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#7
halo8hkk Drives: 2000 Z28. 2010 1SS IMB. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Mexico Posts: 1,081	the side vents are the worst. i have chips all over them __________________ 1990 RS = First Car -SOLD 2000 Z28 = SOLD 2010 1SS/RS = Mysstique Whipple Supercharger Dyno= 618hp 555tq at the wheels IMB Silver Stripes VIN#44025 Born: 9/9/09 Delivered: 9/28/09

02-22-2011, 11:53 AM	#2
midnighter Account Suspended Drives: nothing Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: a hole Posts: 17,904	It chips easily too.

02-22-2011, 12:02 PM	#6
dragon22 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 1,697 View My Garage	I don't think it matters what kind of car it is...if you touch the finish, you get scratches. Not a whole lot a person can do other than keep it parked away from everyone and everything. I never noticed scratches in my cars until I got my Camaro. Now I see every new scratch no matter how extreme it is or isn't. Mind you, I never had a car before that was worth caring if it had a scratch in it. Also, the darker the car, the more we're going to see. I went from a black 2LT/RS to a SIM 2SS/RS. Easier to maintain the appearance and don't notice scratches as much.

02-22-2011, 12:03 PM	#8
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	+1 on using Adam's polishes. I the scratches are small, just use some Adam's Revive Polish on them, then wax. If that doesn't get them, then some Adam's Swirl and Haze Remover. If you have a Porter Cable polisher, it makes the job a lot easier. I tell people when they get near my car to not touch the paint or glass.

02-22-2011, 12:05 PM	#11
Trevorw24 Black Ma6ic Drives: 2011 Camaro LS M6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,471	yeah it just sucks seeing your baby get hurt :( __________________ DT Headers l MRT v2 l Injen SRI l Hurst STS l Resonators Delete l Lowered 1.25'' l 35% Tint l Black Bowties l Tinted Tail Lights l AAC lighting l Debadged

02-22-2011, 12:06 PM	#12
Darth_Emma Psssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhh! Drives: under contruction Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Marysville, Ohio Posts: 12,996 View My Garage	I had a clear bra put on mine and it covers the gills. Money well spent.

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