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2011ss/rs · 06-04-2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

They are right... if you don't want chips on it you should install a clear bra on it. I had my entire front bumper repainted and it looks horrible now from the chips. It's the nature of a non factory paint job. Especially on something sitting so low to the pavement. If they were to install a clear bra they would take forever to get to you, as you have to wait for the paint to cure...

I would have rather waited for it to cure and for them to install the protective tape rather than remove it have it repainted and installed with the tape. I like the look and if I would have known I would have paid extra for the tape.

ZombieEatsYou · 06-04-2013, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

They are right... if you don't want chips on it you should install a clear bra on it. I had my entire front bumper repainted and it looks horrible now from the chips. It's the nature of a non factory paint job. Especially on something sitting so low to the pavement. If they were to install a clear bra they would take forever to get to you, as you have to wait for the paint to cure...

Or, if anyone's inclined, you can plastidip it. I did mine black with glossifier over it. Rocks seem to bounce right off of it but if it did chip it's simple to recoat it.

SummoneR · 06-04-2013, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011ss/rs

I would have rather waited for it to cure and for them to install the protective tape rather than remove it have it repainted and installed with the tape. I like the look and if I would have known I would have paid extra for the tape.

I get what you are saying, but nobody offers a clear bra install on splitters and bumpers when you buy them pre-painted, they assume most people know that if it's going on the front of the car it will get chips. It's not just their splitter, or splitters only that have this issue. I'm not trying to argue, just saying you are expecting that RPI should have done a better job on something and you expect something that is hardly an industry standard, or even offered. The paint should cure for 30 days or so before applying a clear bra film... I think most people would probably not want to wait around that long for their splitter to show up, if they did not have too. The amount of people that would actually want it done by RPI, is probably pretty small so it would not be feasible for them to offer it as a service perhaps? Speculation of course, but that's my observation.

dragon22 · 06-04-2013, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 2011ss/rs

I would have rather waited for it to cure and for them to install the protective tape rather than remove it have it repainted and installed with the tape. I like the look and if I would have known I would have paid extra for the tape.

The biggest thing here is most places want the splitter installed as the 3M has to be stretched onto the piece. It isn't as simple to do as people think. Yes, they could slap some 3M on it, but we would be disatisfied because it was bubbling due to not being installed properly. Repaint, let it cure for about 8 weeks then install and have 3M put on. Don't quote me on the 8 weeks. Ask what the body shop recommends.

2011ss/rs · 06-04-2013, 04:57 PM

Let me get this right out of all the splitters that have been sold and placed on a car I'm the only person who did not place the protective tape on it?

I just feel the splitter was not properly prepped. 3M tape or not it should not have chipped and continues to chip as easy as it does.

2011ss/rs · 06-11-2013, 12:10 PM

Thank you RPIDon for your help regarding the issues I experienced with the paint on the splitter. You most certainly are going to be an asset to the company.

inf3rno · 06-11-2013, 03:15 PM

Im assuming this is for only SS. Do you have any plans of making this for V6 guys ??

RPI Designs · 06-11-2013, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by inf3rno

Im assuming this is for only SS. Do you have any plans of making this for V6 guys ??

Yes, sir. We do. We are working on the V6 version.

inf3rno · 06-12-2013, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RPI Designs

Yes, sir. We do. We are working on the V6 version.

I will wait for your version

RPI Designs · 06-14-2013, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by inf3rno

I will wait for your version

:cheers:

MzCamaro · 06-17-2013, 10:30 PM

So... which splitter should I get? I'm torn between the SLP one and the ZL1 style one. Help!

camman1970 · 06-18-2013, 12:08 AM

zl1 for sure thats what i got on order in hydro carbon fiber!

Cool AirZ28 · 06-18-2013, 09:13 AM

Any updates on the ZL1 rockers for SS models?

RPI Designs · 06-18-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by camman1970

zl1 for sure thats what i got on order in hydro carbon fiber!

thanks for the order!

06-04-2013, 04:57 PM	#467
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	Let me get this right out of all the splitters that have been sold and placed on a car I'm the only person who did not place the protective tape on it? I just feel the splitter was not properly prepped. 3M tape or not it should not have chipped and continues to chip as easy as it does. __________________

06-11-2013, 12:10 PM	#468
2011ss/rs Drives: 11 ss/rs RJT w/Black Cherry stripes Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Egg Harbor New Jersey Posts: 2,180 View My Garage	Thank you RPIDon for your help regarding the issues I experienced with the paint on the splitter. You most certainly are going to be an asset to the company. __________________

06-11-2013, 03:15 PM	#469
inf3rno Drives: 2013 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 483	Im assuming this is for only SS. Do you have any plans of making this for V6 guys ?? __________________ Build Thread:

06-17-2013, 10:30 PM	#473
MzCamaro Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS / RS Coupe Join Date: May 2012 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 190	So... which splitter should I get? I'm torn between the SLP one and the ZL1 style one. Help! __________________ Rally Yellow 2012 2SS Coupe, Sunroof, Automatic Trans, Polished 20" Rims, RS package..... Mods coming soon!

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