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JUSTIFIED · 03-25-2017, 07:33 PM

I've only applied one coat. Will do another in the next week or so.

Stephen12ZL1 · 03-25-2017, 08:15 PM

explain your steps using Dr. Color Chip.

blakjak55 · 03-25-2017, 08:28 PM

I'm not as impressed as I hoped I would be. I've been contemplating using it myself but this has me second guessing.

rcandiloro · 03-25-2017, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

explain your steps using Dr. Color Chip.

I've used Dr Colorchip a bunch. I think it's a fantastic 95% solution for a majority of chips. It won't make the paint perfect again, but it will take a close look to see that it's not the original paint (what I mean by this is that you can still see the chip if you look really close, but the paint match is perfect). Steps are easy:

1. Clean the area.
2. Spread the paint over the area with a brush (I used plastic gloves and simply wipe on a thin layer, works fine).
3. Let it dry for 5-10 minutes.
4. Take the cloth it came with and put the solution (only use what came with the product, don't use anything else) on the cloth (about a quarter sized spot).
5. Rub back and forth slowly. After a minute or so you'll see the excess paint come off and the only paint left is in the chip.

I was skeptical, but after using it once I won't go with anything else. Again, this will NOT make your paint perfect again, but it will make the chip(s) disappear from a normal distance. Great product!

rcandiloro · 03-25-2017, 08:32 PM

On a side note......putting rock guards on my front wheel well has helped tremendously in preventing those chips on the rear panels.

rcandiloro · 03-25-2017, 08:42 PM

Sorry, I know this isn't a post about Rock Guards but thought I'd throw it out there. I think they look great on the car! From ZL1 addons (they say they are for the Z/28).....I got the "LONG" rock guards. Keeps my rear quarters really clean.

JUSTIFIED · 03-25-2017, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

explain your steps using Dr. Color Chip.

See Rcandiloro's first post in this thread... those are the steps

JUSTIFIED · 03-25-2017, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rcandiloro

I've used Dr Colorchip a bunch. I think it's a fantastic 95% solution for a majority of chips. It won't make the paint perfect again, but it will take a close look to see that it's not the original paint (what I mean by this is that you can still see the chip if you look really close, but the paint match is perfect). Steps are easy:

1. Clean the area.
2. Spread the paint over the area with a brush (I used plastic gloves and simply wipe on a thin layer, works fine).
3. Let it dry for 5-10 minutes.
4. Take the cloth it came with and put the solution (only use what came with the product, don't use anything else) on the cloth (about a quarter sized spot).
5. Rub back and forth slowly. After a minute or so you'll see the excess paint come off and the only paint left is in the chip.

I was skeptical, but after using it once I won't go with anything else. Again, this will NOT make your paint perfect again, but it will make the chip(s) disappear from a normal distance. Great product!

I agree... not perfect, but chips are much harder to see w/ naked eye. Going apply a 2nd coat soon. Used it on the splitter as well and am pretty happy with how it turned out.

z28monster · 03-25-2017, 11:02 PM

Clear Bra is THE solution!!

Zslash28 · 03-26-2017, 08:04 AM

Looks better. If it makes it a better 5-10 footer, than I am all on board.

John_C · 03-26-2017, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by rcandiloro

Sorry, I know this isn't a post about Rock Guards but thought I'd throw it out there. I think they look great on the car! From ZL1 addons (they say they are for the Z/28).....I got the "LONG" rock guards. Keeps my rear quarters really clean.

Where can I get a set of those Z/28 fender flares and rock guards?

MonroeZ28 · 03-26-2017, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by John_C

Where can I get a set of those Z/28 fender flares and rock guards?

ZL1 Addons

JUSTIFIED · 03-26-2017, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zslash28

Looks better. If it makes it a better 5-10 footer, than I am all on board.

Today I took it out in the sun and compared the side I've done and the one I haven't. Significant difference between the two. Also, I cant' see any chips from 2-3 feet away.

Raven87 · 03-27-2017, 07:56 AM

Do you have to remove the front wheels to install the rock guards?

03-25-2017, 07:33 PM	#1
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03-25-2017, 08:28 PM	#3
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03-25-2017, 08:42 PM	#6
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	Sorry, I know this isn't a post about Rock Guards but thought I'd throw it out there. I think they look great on the car! From ZL1 addons (they say they are for the Z/28).....I got the "LONG" rock guards. Keeps my rear quarters really clean. Attached Images

03-26-2017, 08:04 AM	#10
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03-25-2017, 08:32 PM	#5
rcandiloro Drives: 2018 ZLE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: United States Posts: 454	On a side note......putting rock guards on my front wheel well has helped tremendously in preventing those chips on the rear panels.

03-25-2017, 11:02 PM	#9
z28monster Drives: 15 Z28, 17 GT350R Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 212	Clear Bra is THE solution!!

03-27-2017, 07:56 AM	#14
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