Is anyone hearing rocks kick up your fenders? Is this hitting the paint? :/ - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

9c1ny · 05-10-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Wondering

Not the same car,but my 27k mile daily driven Z06 kicks up so many rocks it sounds like a popcorn machine sometimes. Relax,you'll be fine.

yeah and it chips the hell out of the quarters by the brake ducts, you ZL1 guys better invest in some clear bra

Deke736 · 05-10-2012, 04:38 PM

I have already gotten a few chips around the wheel wells that weren't noticed until I had it detailed. I will be getting clear bra installed ASAP to help minimize further damage.

Drake Heminger · 05-10-2012, 06:29 PM

I'll get it Fixed of it does happen then get a clear bra for the front fenders the rear has the rockers that protect the paint

Bad@ssCamaro · 05-10-2012, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

I'll get it Fixed of it does happen then get a clear bra for the front fenders the rear has the rockers that protect the paint

I don't think the rocker panels give you all that much protection IMHO.

collins motorsport · 05-10-2012, 07:09 PM

I've actually found some chips from this in the gills on the rear fenders. Does anyone know where to get some of those clear protective wraps for this area of the body?

ffrcobra_65 · 05-10-2012, 07:38 PM

Advise to ZL1 owners, especially BLACK ZL1, install clear bra to cover the gills area of the rear fender as soon as possible! It happened with the SS and it will worse on the ZL1 because the stickier tires. The front tires will pepper that area with debris. Sooner or later, you will have hundres of tiny paint chips. If you don't protect that area, I guarantee, in a few months of driving, you will wish you listened to this.

slicktempo · 05-10-2012, 07:42 PM

Just try to keep it on roads without much debris if possible, that's what I aim for. But other than that, I get more joy out of driving my car rather than keeping a show room clean car. Hate me if you may, but I just think it's silly.

OldScoolCamaro · 05-10-2012, 07:47 PM

..good advice. The wheel and tire width will definetely attract debris from the tires towards the body. Theres no way around it with the configuration. Get chip and dent insurance offered by the dealership when you finalize the deal. My dealership offered such a policy.

DBS · 05-10-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

Advise to ZL1 owners, especially BLACK ZL1, install clear bra to cover the gills area of the rear fender as soon as possible! It happened with the SS and it will worse on the ZL1 because the stickier tires. The front tires will pepper that area with debris. Sooner or later, you will have hundres of tiny paint chips. If you don't protect that area, I guarantee, in a few months of driving, you will wish you listened to this.

About the clear bra. I'm getting a black car and was looking into clear bra protection. Don't they yellow after a few years? Or is there a way to stop it from yellowing?

350 HRSS · 05-10-2012, 08:20 PM

This is a very disappointing issue. I noticed the same thing on our ZL1 and that was just within 50 miles or so. I have just a few tiny chips already on the quarters near the rear. Why wouldn't GM put the 3M in this area? They did it on the HHR. Really strange, surely they seen this while testing. The tires pick up EVERYTHING on the road.

NOT good.

tooslow · 05-10-2012, 09:53 PM

Wait. You live on a gravel road and you bought a black ZL1?

SIRLOIN · 05-10-2012, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by tooslow

Wait. You live on a gravel road and you bought a black ZL1?

29er · 05-10-2012, 09:59 PM

you would need a carpet in front of it! that way clean tires!

*Mr. Wyndham* · 05-10-2012, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

Im so afraid to drive because I keep hearing it! LOL :/

Welcome to the world of super-sticky tires.

With the added black aero pieces, chips could actually be minimized...but I am noticing the inner lip of the front quarter panels taking a beating from the crazy wide front tires. Those will have to be repainted in a few years with heavy driving, I'll bet.

My best advice is to stay clear of overly dirty roads...or if you have to go through something...go slow...

05-10-2012, 04:38 PM	#16
Deke736 COTW 12/3/12 Drives: 2012 Ashen Gray ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Glen Carbon, IL Posts: 3,279	I have already gotten a few chips around the wheel wells that weren't noticed until I had it detailed. I will be getting clear bra installed ASAP to help minimize further damage. __________________

05-10-2012, 06:29 PM	#17
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	I'll get it Fixed of it does happen then get a clear bra for the front fenders the rear has the rockers that protect the paint __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

05-10-2012, 07:09 PM	#19
collins motorsport Drives: 1967 SS 785hp pro touring, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: portland, tn Posts: 359 View My Garage	I've actually found some chips from this in the gills on the rear fenders. Does anyone know where to get some of those clear protective wraps for this area of the body? __________________ You know the rules beat em all or keep movin.

05-10-2012, 07:47 PM	#22
OldScoolCamaro Drives: Camaro's, always have, always will. Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Home of the brave Posts: 4,851	..good advice. The wheel and tire width will definetely attract debris from the tires towards the body. Theres no way around it with the configuration. Get chip and dent insurance offered by the dealership when you finalize the deal. My dealership offered such a policy. __________________ In Scott We Trust...all others must show proof.

05-10-2012, 08:20 PM	#24
350 HRSS GM Toyz Lover Drives: GM Toyz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,103	This is a very disappointing issue. I noticed the same thing on our ZL1 and that was just within 50 miles or so. I have just a few tiny chips already on the quarters near the rear. Why wouldn't GM put the 3M in this area? They did it on the HHR. Really strange, surely they seen this while testing. The tires pick up EVERYTHING on the road. NOT good. __________________ Angela

05-10-2012, 07:38 PM	#20
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	Advise to ZL1 owners, especially BLACK ZL1, install clear bra to cover the gills area of the rear fender as soon as possible! It happened with the SS and it will worse on the ZL1 because the stickier tires. The front tires will pepper that area with debris. Sooner or later, you will have hundres of tiny paint chips. If you don't protect that area, I guarantee, in a few months of driving, you will wish you listened to this.

05-10-2012, 07:42 PM	#21
slicktempo Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Calabasas Posts: 132	Just try to keep it on roads without much debris if possible, that's what I aim for. But other than that, I get more joy out of driving my car rather than keeping a show room clean car. Hate me if you may, but I just think it's silly.

05-10-2012, 09:53 PM	#25
tooslow Banned Drives: 4 Wheels, Gasoline Engine Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,007	Wait. You live on a gravel road and you bought a black ZL1?

05-10-2012, 09:59 PM	#27
29er Drives: 14 1LE Garage King Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MTL Posts: 1,519 View My Garage	you would need a carpet in front of it! that way clean tires!