Paint chips near your gills. - Page 3 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

TommyTSquared · 02-22-2010, 08:49 PM

You can.

SummoneR · 02-22-2010, 08:57 PM

The best way would be to have a professional do it if you have not done this before.

djsnoflake · 02-22-2010, 09:12 PM

Clear Bra FTW

PQ · 02-22-2010, 09:19 PM

I got my first one the other day that I noticed. I just don't like the look of clear bra. Espec. on a black car.

asmith10 · 02-22-2010, 09:52 PM

Any idea on how much it would cost?

TommyTSquared · 02-22-2010, 09:54 PM

To do what?

Blue Bandit · 02-22-2010, 10:06 PM

I put the clear Bra on mine

GLBL WMR · 02-22-2010, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asmith10

Is there any easy way to get rid of these? I have dozens of them on both gills and on the front bumper as well

Get the Dr. Colorchip kit. Supposedly it works great on road rash (small chips) if you have a non-metallic color - to the point of some discriminating eyes not being able to tell that there were ever chips to begin with. I will be buying a kit to fix the rash on mine before I install the splash guards and take it out of storage.

fitzgerald69 · 03-02-2010, 03:30 PM

Mine has about 20 of them on both back gills. I only have 4,500 miles on mine since July. I called my dealership and they said it was the first they'd heard of it... really?? So I ordered my splash guards from GMPartsdirect.com for $160 shipped and will install them, then spend another $200 flipping dollars on clear bra for the gill section. BUT, only after I spend more money on the touch up paint first. This just stinks!

WadeWilson · 03-02-2010, 04:57 PM

I'm fortunate that I have a clear bra on the front, 24" of my hood and backside of my mirrors or I would have a few more chips than I do. I have 5 small chips on the driver's side gills and 4 on the passenger side but like a previous poster stated, I can only see them when I am up close. Most people wouldn't see them unless they were looking for them. After 13,400 miles I would expect to have a few chips though.

Kaoz · 03-12-2010, 02:54 PM

Just checked and sure enough I've got 3 chips near or on the gills.

I guess I have to try Langka. How exactly would you clearbra the gills anyways?

SummoneR · 03-12-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaoz

Just checked and sure enough I've got 3 chips near or on the gills.

I guess I have to try Langka. How exactly would you clearbra the gills anyways?

I was wondering the same thing. Getting in those indents might be difficult unless it stretches a bit.

Black_2SS · 03-12-2010, 04:44 PM

I've got them on mine. Just gave it a good wax and noticed them last weekend! Really sucks but I've got almost 9k miles on it and I guess its gonna happen. I even have one at the top of the rear fender. They don't show up till you wax and then catch that extra wax. I don't think the clear bra would work on black, there is a little patch of it in front of the rear wheels and the edge of it always catches wax and shows white. Very noticable, even when driving. Not sure about the paint thickness but when my hood got crinkled by a deer, some of the paint flaked off. I was messing with it and pulling more off. It is actually rather flexible and would seem to be rather durable. Probably as this as 7 sheets of paper or so (have to check, never really tried to measure it). Everyone tells me not to drive it and get a beater, but I like it too much. What good is it in my garage? Guess I'll have to live w/ the chips.

htp autoworks · 03-12-2010, 05:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black_2SS

I've got them on mine. Just gave it a good wax and noticed them last weekend! Really sucks but I've got almost 9k miles on it and I guess its gonna happen. I even have one at the top of the rear fender. They don't show up till you wax and then catch that extra wax. I don't think the clear bra would work on black, there is a little patch of it in front of the rear wheels and the edge of it always catches wax and shows white. Very noticable, even when driving. Not sure about the paint thickness but when my hood got crinkled by a deer, some of the paint flaked off. I was messing with it and pulling more off. It is actually rather flexible and would seem to be rather durable. Probably as this as 7 sheets of paper or so (have to check, never really tried to measure it). Everyone tells me not to drive it and get a beater, but I like it too much. What good is it in my garage? Guess I'll have to live w/ the chips.

Why would it not work on black???

Clear bras will work on any color and will provide protection from rock chips... so you dont have to live with them. As I tell everyone, the EPA is the reason why today's paint jobs are so soft... no matter what vehicle manufacturer. And with the direction of our current administration, its only going to get worse.

02-22-2010, 08:57 PM	#30
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,230	The best way would be to have a professional do it if you have not done this before. __________________

02-22-2010, 09:19 PM	#32
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,717 View My Garage	I got my first one the other day that I noticed. I just don't like the look of clear bra. Espec. on a black car. __________________

03-12-2010, 02:54 PM	#39
Kaoz Drives: Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 107	Just checked and sure enough I've got 3 chips near or on the gills. I guess I have to try Langka. How exactly would you clearbra the gills anyways? __________________ Rally Yellow 2LT/RS 2000 - 06/03 - Moved to "Placed" status 2500 - 06/23 - Preferenced 3000 - 06/24 - Ready to schedule 3100 - 07/23 - Scheduled 3300 - 07/23 - Sequenced for production 3400 - 07/25 - Broadcast 3800 - 08/03 - VIN

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Blue Bandit blue bandit Drives: 2018 2SS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Omaha Posts: 448 View My Garage	I put the clear Bra on mine

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03-02-2010, 04:57 PM	#38
WadeWilson How U Doin? Drives: 2014 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Californication Posts: 24,154 View My Garage	I'm fortunate that I have a clear bra on the front, 24" of my hood and backside of my mirrors or I would have a few more chips than I do. I have 5 small chips on the driver's side gills and 4 on the passenger side but like a previous poster stated, I can only see them when I am up close. Most people wouldn't see them unless they were looking for them. After 13,400 miles I would expect to have a few chips though.

03-12-2010, 04:44 PM	#41
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I've got them on mine. Just gave it a good wax and noticed them last weekend! Really sucks but I've got almost 9k miles on it and I guess its gonna happen. I even have one at the top of the rear fender. They don't show up till you wax and then catch that extra wax. I don't think the clear bra would work on black, there is a little patch of it in front of the rear wheels and the edge of it always catches wax and shows white. Very noticable, even when driving. Not sure about the paint thickness but when my hood got crinkled by a deer, some of the paint flaked off. I was messing with it and pulling more off. It is actually rather flexible and would seem to be rather durable. Probably as this as 7 sheets of paper or so (have to check, never really tried to measure it). Everyone tells me not to drive it and get a beater, but I like it too much. What good is it in my garage? Guess I'll have to live w/ the chips.