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Camaro the Hun · 05-09-2014, 08:53 AM

Hey is anybody else noticing that the paint on the 2014 2SS seems a little soft despite the M3? I've been getting scratches on it regularly and using Scratch X to remove some of them. However, I have a long, shallow scratch on the rear panel that, while Scratch X did make a big difference,
just won't go away.

Anybody have any other recommendations on scratch removal products?

Also, I'm moving in a month and have a 500 mile one way trip ahead of me. Anything else aside from the bra you'd recommend for protecting a 2014 2SS/RS? I'll poop a lion if my rally stripes get torn up. Conversely, I have considered having the car shipped in a closed container. Anybody have recommendations for companies in the NE/East Coast?

Finally, I'm noticing a little damage to the rims..nothing anybody could see except me..but what do you recommend to clean them? I checked out the other threads on using Adams et al...brushes...which is what I'm using but I'm not terribly thrilled about the results. Love Adams for alot of things but not for rims.

Note to self, dark cars look amazing but are hell maintaining.

JimE · 05-13-2014, 09:18 PM

If you are worried about typical road damage, you should consider having a "clear bra" product installed.

Aside from that, drive it. I've got plenty of highway miles on my car and several road trips longer than your move. I've got a 1LE, so the entire hood is wrapped, and no issues.

As for the wheels, treat them the same as the rest of your car. Wash and wax as needed. No special cleaners are needed.

Camaro the Hun · 05-20-2014, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JimE

If you are worried about typical road damage, you should consider having a "clear bra" product installed.

Aside from that, drive it. I've got plenty of highway miles on my car and several road trips longer than your move. I've got a 1LE, so the entire hood is wrapped, and no issues.

As for the wheels, treat them the same as the rest of your car. Wash and wax as needed. No special cleaners are needed.

Thanks!! Any advice on the scratch? I'm starting to think somebody "lightly" ran a key over it. Probably need to take it in but thought I'd see if there was a last ditch effort I can put out to remove it.

JimE · 05-20-2014, 08:22 PM

Depends on how bad it is. If it's through the paint, the only solution is to repaint the panel.

Post a picture if you can. There are several members here that can provide solid advice.

Camaro the Hun · 05-24-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by JimE

Depends on how bad it is. If it's through the paint, the only solution is to repaint the panel.

Post a picture if you can. There are several members here that can provide solid advice.

Here are three photos. I was able to buff it after this photo and it looks better but is not gone. Thanks for any insights you may have!
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Normagene · 05-24-2014, 10:44 AM

That's a pretty nasty look'n scratch. Have you tried a swirl/scratch remover using a machine like a porter cable? Maybe somebody sat on it posing for a pic. Pretty easy to scratch, but at least it doesn't look deep. Swirl Polish should help, then use a good sealer topped with a couple good coats of wax. Clear Bra is best for everyday road rash nicks. Good luck, hope it polishes out!

CamaroDreams07 · 05-24-2014, 03:12 PM

I'm 99%s sure that'll come right out. You'll need it machine polished.

If you were near me I'd take care of it in ten minutes for you at no charge.

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Camaro the Hun · 12-13-2014, 08:21 PM

Thanks guys, I ended up getting the Adams polishing system and it came right out. This system has been great for the various scratches that happen. Thanks again for your insights and offers for assistance!

Joe M 2012 2SS · 12-14-2014, 09:03 AM

If your rims have stains that aren't through the clearcoat yet, you can use white vinegar on a cleaned rim, use a clean towel, and hold it in the spot for 30 seconds and it will remove it.

If your vehicle doesn't have splash/rock guards for the front tires, I'd get some ASAP.

They look like this.

These will save your doors and rear panels from rock chips.

Camaro the Hun · 12-14-2014, 09:33 AM

Ah good tip I will give it a shot and see how far the stains are into the rims. Also, I guess I need to break out some dough and get those guards. Thanks for the tips!

Muscle Car Lover · 12-14-2014, 08:59 PM

Geez, I see a lot of posts with alleged key scratches.

Not sure how I would react if I saw that.

Camaro the Hun · 01-04-2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joe M 2012 2SS

If your rims have stains that aren't through the clearcoat yet, you can use white vinegar on a cleaned rim, use a clean towel, and hold it in the spot for 30 seconds and it will remove it.

If your vehicle doesn't have splash/rock guards for the front tires, I'd get some ASAP.

They look like this.

These will save your doors and rear panels from rock chips.

Hey Joe how difficult are these to install? Also, where can I get them. I checked the Chevy Mall but didn't see the right ones or maybe they were and I don't know it!

Joe M 2012 2SS · 01-04-2015, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Camaro the Hun

Hey Joe how difficult are these to install? Also, where can I get them. I checked the Chevy Mall but didn't see the right ones or maybe they were and I don't know it!

Mine were 2 screws, 1 clip, and 2 sided tape, about 5 minutes each.
I got mine on E-bay.
This is the link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-CHEVRO...item58bbb35b24

You can get some color matched ones but they cost 4 to 5 times as much, these are just basically plastic and don't really add to the look of the car, but have done a great job of protecting my car from chips, I haven't had any new chips since installing. Hope this helps.

05-09-2014, 08:53 AM	#1
Camaro the Hun Shake N Bake, Baby! Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hot N Humid Summers, Cold Winters. Posts: 39 View My Garage	Bras, Paint and Closed Carriers Hey is anybody else noticing that the paint on the 2014 2SS seems a little soft despite the M3? I've been getting scratches on it regularly and using Scratch X to remove some of them. However, I have a long, shallow scratch on the rear panel that, while Scratch X did make a big difference, just won't go away. Anybody have any other recommendations on scratch removal products? Also, I'm moving in a month and have a 500 mile one way trip ahead of me. Anything else aside from the bra you'd recommend for protecting a 2014 2SS/RS? I'll poop a lion if my rally stripes get torn up. Conversely, I have considered having the car shipped in a closed container. Anybody have recommendations for companies in the NE/East Coast? Finally, I'm noticing a little damage to the rims..nothing anybody could see except me..but what do you recommend to clean them? I checked out the other threads on using Adams et al...brushes...which is what I'm using but I'm not terribly thrilled about the results. Love Adams for alot of things but not for rims. Note to self, dark cars look amazing but are hell maintaining. __________________ “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." "May God have mercy on my enemies because I won't." General Patton

05-24-2014, 03:12 PM	#7
CamaroDreams07 Drives: Slow V6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: East Lansing, MI Posts: 9,361 View My Garage	I'm 99%s sure that'll come right out. You'll need it machine polished. If you were near me I'd take care of it in ten minutes for you at no charge. Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk __________________ [B]

12-13-2014, 08:21 PM	#8
Camaro the Hun Shake N Bake, Baby! Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hot N Humid Summers, Cold Winters. Posts: 39 View My Garage	Thanks guys, I ended up getting the Adams polishing system and it came right out. This system has been great for the various scratches that happen. Thanks again for your insights and offers for assistance! __________________ “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." "May God have mercy on my enemies because I won't." General Patton

12-14-2014, 09:33 AM	#10
Camaro the Hun Shake N Bake, Baby! Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Camaro Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Hot N Humid Summers, Cold Winters. Posts: 39 View My Garage	Ah good tip I will give it a shot and see how far the stains are into the rims. Also, I guess I need to break out some dough and get those guards. Thanks for the tips! __________________ “The object of war is not to die for your country but to make the other bastard die for his." "May God have mercy on my enemies because I won't." General Patton

12-14-2014, 08:59 PM	#11
Muscle Car Lover Drives: 2014 2SS M6 "CHRISTINE" Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Boston Metro North Posts: 2,916 View My Garage	Geez, I see a lot of posts with alleged key scratches. Not sure how I would react if I saw that. __________________ "But, House Mormont remembers. The North remembers! We know no King but the King of the North whose name is Stark. I don't care if he's a bastard. Ned Stark's blood runs through his veins. He's my king–from this day until his last day." Mods: ARH headers and hi flow cats, VMAX ported throttle body, CAI air intake, Slowhawk Performance tuning

05-13-2014, 09:18 PM	#2
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	If you are worried about typical road damage, you should consider having a "clear bra" product installed. Aside from that, drive it. I've got plenty of highway miles on my car and several road trips longer than your move. I've got a 1LE, so the entire hood is wrapped, and no issues. As for the wheels, treat them the same as the rest of your car. Wash and wax as needed. No special cleaners are needed.

05-20-2014, 08:22 PM	#4
JimE Drives: 2013 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 3,087	Depends on how bad it is. If it's through the paint, the only solution is to repaint the panel. Post a picture if you can. There are several members here that can provide solid advice.

05-24-2014, 10:44 AM	#6
Normagene Drives: 2013 Ashen Gray M6 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Eastern, Mass Posts: 2,615 View My Garage	That's a pretty nasty look'n scratch. Have you tried a swirl/scratch remover using a machine like a porter cable? Maybe somebody sat on it posing for a pic. Pretty easy to scratch, but at least it doesn't look deep. Swirl Polish should help, then use a good sealer topped with a couple good coats of wax. Clear Bra is best for everyday road rash nicks. Good luck, hope it polishes out!

12-14-2014, 09:03 AM	#9
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	If your rims have stains that aren't through the clearcoat yet, you can use white vinegar on a cleaned rim, use a clean towel, and hold it in the spot for 30 seconds and it will remove it. If your vehicle doesn't have splash/rock guards for the front tires, I'd get some ASAP. They look like this. These will save your doors and rear panels from rock chips.