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CamaroDreams07 · 03-28-2011, 04:22 PM

I picked option 3 as well. After about a year I gave up worrying about the rock chips. It comes with the car. When it gets bad, I'll have it resprayed.

htp autoworks · 03-28-2011, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tantalizer43

What about Venture Shield?

It's my main film I install. It's a great film if you get the Ultra film. It can stain (if the bugs aren't cleaned off soon) but it's easy to get the stain out. Dab, without rubbing, isopropyl alcohol on the film. It will lift the bug juices out after 15 minutes or so. Then wipe off with a detailer. If you use a good sealant on the film you won't have to worry about staining.

bowtie628 · 03-28-2011, 10:57 PM

i saw a 2010 black ss today and the rear gill area looked like it was sand blasted.. it looked terrible.. good thing i got the paint protection done..

ToolFan66 · 03-28-2011, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bowtie628

i saw a 2010 black ss today and the rear gill area looked like it was sand blasted.. it looked terrible.. good thing i got the paint protection done..

Paint protection??? My car was simonized but thats not what thats for, I had them clear bra my gills when I had the nose done..

What is this protection you speak of??

bowtie628 · 03-28-2011, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ToolFan66

Paint protection??? My car was simonized but thats not what thats for, I had them clear bra my gills when I had the nose done..

What is this protection you speak of??

clear bra.. same thing..

bandier · 03-29-2011, 11:02 AM

Good info... Thx! I'll have to stick with option #3 for now with a Dr. Color Chip supplement to ease my woes.

I wouldn't mind seeing a clear bra on a car for what it looks like. Regarding bug stains, does that mean I have to wipe down the front of my car everytime I drive it? The idea sounds cool just not completedly sold on it.

bandier · 03-30-2011, 11:39 AM

So I've seen a couple references to Dr. Color Chip. I went on their webstite, Dr. Color Chip looked ok. Is there any other products for paint chip repair that are recommended or better than another?

htp autoworks · 03-31-2011, 10:52 AM

There are PLENTY of threads on this forum displying film on cars. A quick search will show you what you want to see. As far as bugs go, it is a very good habit to get into to wipe down bugs after road trips anyways. If left on for too long it will stain/etch the film... and will do the same to the paint. If your going to have a nice car take a little time to take care of it. It only takes a few minutes to wipe it down.

By the way, you will be touching up chips almost daily if you go that route. Camaros have pretty poor paint on them and they will chip quickly. You would be better off getting a clear bra installed and then you never have to woryy about it again.

Scott@Bjorn3D · 03-31-2011, 11:04 AM

I just let people smack into mine and have them replace it every couple of years.

You have to admit it came out looking good.

Tantalizer43 · 04-01-2011, 06:29 PM

Just had my clear bra installed. Cant quite put a price on the peace of mind I now have...

organgrinder · 04-03-2011, 10:48 PM

and here's another option which is a lot less expensive......http://www.camarodecalstore.com/CHIP...TECTORS_c8.htm

and here.....http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138645

03-28-2011, 04:22 PM	#15
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I picked option 3 as well. After about a year I gave up worrying about the rock chips. It comes with the car. When it gets bad, I'll have it resprayed. __________________ [B]

03-28-2011, 10:57 PM	#17
bowtie628 Auto body and paint guy Drives: 2010 Camaro LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 815	i saw a 2010 black ss today and the rear gill area looked like it was sand blasted.. it looked terrible.. good thing i got the paint protection done.. __________________

03-30-2011, 11:39 AM	#21
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	Ok on to how to repair the chips... So I've seen a couple references to Dr. Color Chip. I went on their webstite, Dr. Color Chip looked ok. Is there any other products for paint chip repair that are recommended or better than another?

03-31-2011, 11:04 AM	#23
Scott@Bjorn3D Drives: Kami, 2013 2SS LS3 Luvin Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Eufaula, Alabama Posts: 6,427	I just let people smack into mine and have them replace it every couple of years. You have to admit it came out looking good. Attached Images

04-01-2011, 06:29 PM	#24
Tantalizer43 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cincinnati OH Posts: 1,359	Just had my clear bra installed. Cant quite put a price on the peace of mind I now have... __________________

03-29-2011, 11:02 AM	#20
bandier Got mine! Drives: 2021 LT1 RS - Orange Crush Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fallbrook, CA Posts: 1,359	Good info... Thx! I'll have to stick with option #3 for now with a Dr. Color Chip supplement to ease my woes. I wouldn't mind seeing a clear bra on a car for what it looks like. Regarding bug stains, does that mean I have to wipe down the front of my car everytime I drive it? The idea sounds cool just not completedly sold on it.

03-31-2011, 10:52 AM	#22
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	There are PLENTY of threads on this forum displying film on cars. A quick search will show you what you want to see. As far as bugs go, it is a very good habit to get into to wipe down bugs after road trips anyways. If left on for too long it will stain/etch the film... and will do the same to the paint. If your going to have a nice car take a little time to take care of it. It only takes a few minutes to wipe it down. By the way, you will be touching up chips almost daily if you go that route. Camaros have pretty poor paint on them and they will chip quickly. You would be better off getting a clear bra installed and then you never have to woryy about it again.

04-03-2011, 10:48 PM	#25
organgrinder Drives: 55 nomad Join Date: May 2009 Location: arkansas Posts: 413	and here's another option which is a lot less expensive......http://www.camarodecalstore.com/CHIP...TECTORS_c8.htm and here.....http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138645 __________________

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