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| View Poll Results: In respect to my 6G Camaro and front end paint chips, | |||
| I have had a lot of issues. |
   
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6 | 15.38% |
| I have had some issue (more than most cars I've owned). |
  
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9 | 23.08% |
| I have had some issue (about the same amount as other cars I've owned). |
  
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9 | 23.08% |
| I have not had issues (or much of an issue). |
  
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15 | 38.46% |
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06-03-2017, 12:21 PM
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Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Metro-Detroit
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What has been your experience with front end paint chips on your 6G Camaro?
My car has accumulated a number of fairly large paint chips on the front fascia, at the lower points. My plan was to put paint protection on the car right away, but I gathered two decently sized chips literally within 30 minutes from leaving the dealership (a few days after I noticed a few in the rear wheel well lips). Then, once I got the chips repaired at the body shop, I again accumulated chips in other areas very soon after.
I have not had a car that has chipped this easily on the front fascia. So, my question is, how many others are accumulating chips easily on the front of their car? |
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06-03-2017, 12:27 PM
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Drives: 2017 SS 1LE, 2016 1SS (previous) Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Metro-Detroit
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06-03-2017, 12:31 PM
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Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Arkansas
Posts: 457
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My white 2016 has more noticeble front end chips than my 2010. I drove my 2010 90k miles in 6 years. I've drove my 2016 12k miles in 1 year. A little disappointing I have more noticeable ines now than I did after 6 years of the old.
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06-03-2017, 12:43 PM
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Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: CA
Posts: 1,163
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I don't worry about my front end because its wrapped
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Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s |
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06-03-2017, 12:50 PM
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Drives: 16 Camaro, 11 Stryker, 00 Explorer Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: NJ
Posts: 1,214
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No paint chips/rock damage on the front in over 11k miles.
I rarely drive on highways and never tailgate.
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06-03-2017, 12:51 PM
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Retired from Car mfrs....
Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013
Location: /Fort Lauderdale
Posts: 10,044
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9000 miles, 18 months, no real chips, not wrapped, use a novistretch bra for interstate trips>75 miles
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06-03-2017, 01:26 PM
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Drives: 2024 Riverside Blue 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Posts: 1,357
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Manufactures are maximizing profits therefor minimizing paint. I would even be willing to pay a little more for thicker and harder paint and no orange peel. You would think a 40-60 grand car would not have orange peel. Seen a new black ZL1 at the dealership and it had a terrible paint job. And it's not just GM.
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06-03-2017, 01:31 PM
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Drives: 2003 Pete Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: IL
Posts: 350
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06-03-2017, 02:28 PM
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Drives: Fifty Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Kennesaw
Posts: 86
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My biggest issue is the rock hits right behind the doors. You all know what I'm talking about. lol
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06-03-2017, 02:37 PM
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    Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: central florida
Posts: 5,029
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im thinking its water based paint,easier to damage and thinner.
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06-03-2017, 02:47 PM
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Drives: 2017 SS 1LE Mosiac Black Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 1,132
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Is it a question of the paint being thinner, or is it more brittle?
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06-03-2017, 02:49 PM
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I had PPF shortly after purchase so no chips.
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06-03-2017, 02:57 PM
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2013 5th Gen here. I bought mine 2 years in, with a good number of chips and a few nicks in the windshield. The previous owner must have done a lot of highway driving, confirmed by the 3 AM talk radio preset rub marks on the surface finish. He sure loved preset 1, preset 2 a bit less & preset 3 hardly. They are only noticeable when radio is off. I believe for Gen 6 the surface is smooth, an upgrade.
Back to rock chips, I had my front clip resurfaced and reprayed since I don't do highways. So far, so good. One way to cut down on the highway chips is leave a decent amount of room in front, no tailgating or even close and stick to the right lane. Not the coolest lane to be in but it saves your front clip and windshield Gen 5, Gen 6, or any other ride. |
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06-03-2017, 03:00 PM
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Drives: 2016 SS w/2SS A8 Blue Velvet Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: 39.793153,-86.238223
Posts: 3,678
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Bought mine, drove it home and it sat for a month until I had Xpel installed on the front, hood and mirrors. No chips to worry with...
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