splash guards or xpel - Page 2

Glen e · 06-01-2016, 07:02 AM

Nice job but i think the car looks unbalanced with just front flaps, i'd do rear too. Just my opin.....I agree with the 3M tape, I use a lot of it....the real key is making sure both surfaces are absolutely virgin clean, before you stick it , especially on a flap.

Karma81 · 06-01-2016, 08:38 AM

The area in front of the rear wheels of my 2010 Camaro had so many tiny chips it was unbelievable! I put molded mudflaps to the rear of the tires but I never imagined the front section would get torn up so bad? I installed the factory mudflaps on the 16 but am very concerned that the factory protection to the front of the rear tire wont be enough. I haven't even put my 1LE wheels on the car yet, kind of afraid too! I'm wondering why they didn't extend that protection all the way to the wheel well?

lDejavul · 06-03-2016, 09:34 AM

I can tell you that just mud flaps wont stop it. I had the mud flaps and still had issues. So I had the factory plastic removed and had a larger piece that covers up to the seam and a few inches under the door and I'm glad I did. There are some stops in the film now and I am probably going to have to replace it ever year or so. Better the xpel than my paint.

lenix38 · 06-03-2016, 02:09 PM

Just do the xpel and make sure it covers the areas you can already see being affected on the car.

Like I said I dont regret getting mine done, and I had mine done in 3M filmfor both sides at 160 dollars, and it further extends towards the front of the car, much further then the factory PPF which I think is a joke.

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Originally Posted by lDejavul

I can tell you that just mud flaps wont stop it. I had the mud flaps and still had issues. So I had the factory plastic removed and had a larger piece that covers up to the seam and a few inches under the door and I'm glad I did. There are some stops in the film now and I am probably going to have to replace it ever year or so. Better the xpel than my paint.

oneredry · 06-03-2016, 02:11 PM

all good thoughts. Thanks all for your feedback.

Driium · 06-03-2016, 07:34 PM

Any one else mind sharing some input on how high the highest "Chip" is that they found on their rear fender?

Would hate to install film only to find a rock chip above where the film ends! I'm guessing the entire rocker panel might be sufficient since that piece goes up the front of the rear wheel pretty high but I'm not sure.

Hell, has anyone gone all out and installed film to cover the entire rear fender?

G Fo12ce · 06-03-2016, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Driium

Any one else mind sharing some input on how high the highest "Chip" is that they found on their rear fender?

Would hate to install film only to find a rock chip above where the film ends! I'm guessing the entire rocker panel might be sufficient since that piece goes up the front of the rear wheel pretty high but I'm not sure.

Hell, has anyone gone all out and installed film to cover the entire rear fender?

I plan to get paint protection also and am aware there is chipping back there. I would appreciate knowing where they are happening too to get a piece made for the rear flare.

06-01-2016, 07:02 AM	#15
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	Nice job but i think the car looks unbalanced with just front flaps, i'd do rear too. Just my opin.....I agree with the 3M tape, I use a lot of it....the real key is making sure both surfaces are absolutely virgin clean, before you stick it , especially on a flap. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

06-03-2016, 09:34 AM	#17
lDejavul Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 621 View My Garage	I can tell you that just mud flaps wont stop it. I had the mud flaps and still had issues. So I had the factory plastic removed and had a larger piece that covers up to the seam and a few inches under the door and I'm glad I did. There are some stops in the film now and I am probably going to have to replace it ever year or so. Better the xpel than my paint. __________________ Adrenaline Red 20" 5 Spoke Black Black Side Spear Dual Mode Exhaust MRC Splash Guards 1G1FG1R74G0124089

06-03-2016, 02:11 PM	#19
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	all good thoughts. Thanks all for your feedback. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

06-01-2016, 08:38 AM	#16
Karma81 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CT Posts: 262	The area in front of the rear wheels of my 2010 Camaro had so many tiny chips it was unbelievable! I put molded mudflaps to the rear of the tires but I never imagined the front section would get torn up so bad? I installed the factory mudflaps on the 16 but am very concerned that the factory protection to the front of the rear tire wont be enough. I haven't even put my 1LE wheels on the car yet, kind of afraid too! I'm wondering why they didn't extend that protection all the way to the wheel well?

06-03-2016, 07:34 PM	#20
Driium Drives: '17 SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: USA Posts: 40	Any one else mind sharing some input on how high the highest "Chip" is that they found on their rear fender? Would hate to install film only to find a rock chip above where the film ends! I'm guessing the entire rocker panel might be sufficient since that piece goes up the front of the rear wheel pretty high but I'm not sure. Hell, has anyone gone all out and installed film to cover the entire rear fender?

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