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joeysSS · 08-21-2011, 10:01 AM

Can one put splash guards on with the GFX?

HDRDTD · 08-21-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GaryJr

My problem tends to be on the side of the car, just before the rear tires. The fake side grilles have a bunch of paint chips in this area. Is this caused from little rocks coming off the front tires and making it all the back to the back?

This is the reason most people that get clear bra film applied choose to cover the front facia, the mirrors, and the gills.
They are the areas most prone to stone chips.
It's not cheap, but it's well worth it in my opinion.

HeaterMan · 08-21-2011, 10:12 AM

you can't use the EPA excuse for the paint quality because the car is painted in canada. EPA has no jurisdiction in other countries.

montreal2010yellow · 08-21-2011, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by joeysSS

Can one put splash guards on with the GFX?

No you can't. Actually the GFX should do the job and protect the gills area.

B1G-AL · 08-21-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by myold88

My summit white SS is two years old with over 14,000 miles. Trips to So Florida, Canada, all over the place and not one chip. I also have a white '06 Impala with 70,000 miles I bought new and not one chip........ Just lucky I guess.

My Summit White has no paint chips either being a year old and having 5,200 miles! I've only waxed it once and drive it hard and still no chips! Maybe the white repels rocks?

htp autoworks · 08-21-2011, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by HeaterMan

you can't use the EPA excuse for the paint quality because the car is painted in canada. EPA has no jurisdiction in other countries.

Actually.... Canada has their own EPA which follows very closely with the US EPA as far as standards go. In fact if you read down through this article it has incorporated some of Californias requirements when it comes to VOCs... and even goes as far as to restrict imported products that go over the VOC limit. I am positive the United States has the same regualtions since Canada has pretty much based theirs off of ours.

http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p2/...rs197-eng.html

Not fun reading but it makes my point that the EPA has caused much of this mess... not evil, greedy corporations that are trying to cut corners.

Tysen · 08-21-2011, 02:58 PM

Just finished clay barring and waxing my Camaro. I could not believe the amount of paint chips in it, and I just picked it up last Saturday from the dealer. I'll be looking into a custom paint job as soon as it gets too much to handle.

shockandawe · 08-21-2011, 03:19 PM

Try using Plasti-dip on all the areas that are susceptible to paint chips. I put this stuff on the gill area and it works great!

Speedfreak · 08-21-2011, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by ihaveacamaro

New paint restrictions that the government is imposing means thinner paint to have less of an impact on the environment. Still I agree with you, the paint on our cars suck.

I've read a lot of posts where people are saying that in 5 to 6 years they are going to get it repainted and just deal with the chips in the meantime.

ding ding ding........winnar.

OPP · 08-21-2011, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by montreal2010yellow

No you can't. Actually the GFX should do the job and protect the gills area.

NOPE

Bonanza7 · 08-21-2011, 04:36 PM

Probably because of the physical characteristics of the Camaro front end. That said, I have far more chips in my headlight covers than chips in the paint. My very aerodynamic Honda Fit, has no chips anywhere, even though I rotate the cars, same roads, same speeds, same driving techniques. Go figure.

Nightfall · 08-21-2011, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonanza7

Probably because of the physical characteristics of the Camaro front end. That said, I have far more chips in my headlight covers than chips in the paint. My very aerodynamic Honda Fit, has no chips anywhere, even though I rotate the cars, same roads, same speeds, same driving techniques. Go figure.

i never seen a bug magnet like the camaro it has to be in the aerodynamics of the car. Cause this car like i seen in other threads NOM NOM NOMS BUGS worse then any other car i own. I also know its due to my HID Projection headlights mouths love them buzz LIGHT *head dive into car full speed*

Carzzy · 08-21-2011, 06:49 PM

I have had my '11 SS since May, I have 5400 miles on her. I took a 2100 mile round trip with it in June and received 2 stone chips on the hood. It stayed that way till today, when I took a 160 mile round trip....and received 3 more chips on the front end!! They are all minor but .....jeez! So, OP...I feel your pain!

greenrail · 08-22-2011, 03:57 AM

RubyCamarois right on Target.... I have had my Splach Guards since new. 8500 miles - One chip on the rear quarter and none on the Front end.

08-21-2011, 10:01 AM	#29
joeysSS Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 328	Can one put splash guards on with the GFX? __________________

08-21-2011, 10:12 AM	#31
HeaterMan Drives: 2018 PP GT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: PNW Posts: 264	you can't use the EPA excuse for the paint quality because the car is painted in canada. EPA has no jurisdiction in other countries. __________________ 1966 Buick GS 2018 PP1 A10 Mustang GT 2016 Scat Pack Challenger (gone 1-6-2018) 2013 Mustang GT Auto(sold) 2013 Track pack Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2011 Mustang 5.0 (sold) 2010 Camaro SS 6M ( sold)13.36 @109 Last edited by HeaterMan; 08-21-2011 at 10:37 AM.

08-21-2011, 02:58 PM	#35
Tysen Drives: 2011 RJT 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: TN Posts: 2,441 View My Garage	Just finished clay barring and waxing my Camaro. I could not believe the amount of paint chips in it, and I just picked it up last Saturday from the dealer. I'll be looking into a custom paint job as soon as it gets too much to handle. __________________ "I'm a man who discovered the wheel, and built the Eiffel Tower out of metal and brawn! That's what kind of man I am." - Ron Burgundy My build thread

08-21-2011, 06:49 PM	#41
Carzzy Drives: '24 Camaro 2SS Conv. & '21Blazer Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 517 View My Garage	I have had my '11 SS since May, I have 5400 miles on her. I took a 2100 mile round trip with it in June and received 2 stone chips on the hood. It stayed that way till today, when I took a 160 mile round trip....and received 3 more chips on the front end!! They are all minor but .....jeez! So, OP...I feel your pain! __________________ '24 Camaro 2SS 6M Convertible

08-22-2011, 03:57 AM	#42
greenrail Comic Curmudgeon Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS-2010 VW CC Sport Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Near Chicago, IL Posts: 2,395	RubyCamarois right on Target.... I have had my Splach Guards since new. 8500 miles - One chip on the rear quarter and none on the Front end. __________________ Member Illinois Camaro Club His Name is Rosie - "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick!" - If you know who said that, then you know the genesis of his name.

08-21-2011, 03:19 PM	#36
shockandawe Drives: 2014 Z51 Corvette Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,349	Try using Plasti-dip on all the areas that are susceptible to paint chips. I put this stuff on the gill area and it works great!

08-21-2011, 04:36 PM	#39
Bonanza7 Account Suspended Drives: 2010, Rally Yellow, Black stripes Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 2,363	Probably because of the physical characteristics of the Camaro front end. That said, I have far more chips in my headlight covers than chips in the paint. My very aerodynamic Honda Fit, has no chips anywhere, even though I rotate the cars, same roads, same speeds, same driving techniques. Go figure.

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