Minor rant- so I made it over one year with a couple paint chips

Aragorn · 09-19-2020, 01:49 PM

Then today as I turned right on a major road near my house a massive Duramax proceeded to go by on my left. The guy floored floored it right when he got next to me and took off spewing exhaust and rocks everywhere. Hood wrap took most of the damage, but there are a few chips in the fron bumper and on all four quarter panels. Already touched a couple but it doesn’t look good. Arggggghhh.

redcoats1976 · 09-19-2020, 02:42 PM

ive noticed a large proportion of jerks drive big trucks.

arpad_m · 09-19-2020, 03:11 PM

The ones that tick me off the most are those raised/lifted bro trucks with chunky offroad tires and no rear mudflaps

I've been able to save the paint so far, for the most part, but there seem to be more of these than before. Of course, me paying more attention probably also contributes to the sensation.

Aragorn · 09-19-2020, 04:10 PM

These guy was insanely aggressive. He probably got up to 100 in a 45, and he was weaving in and out of traffic as if he was in a Miata. Sure wish a cop had been in the area. Oh well.

UnknownJinX · 09-19-2020, 09:56 PM

In my experience, 9 out of 10 pickup truck drivers drive like they are trying to compensate for something with a truck. Company/moving trucks don't count.

wjones14 · 09-19-2020, 10:14 PM

Uggh, definitely feel your pain.

I had a similar experience 5 months after taking delivery. Car was perfect to that point - I had added splash guards and larger PPF pieces in front of the rear wheels just after delivery - and had no nicks/chips anywhere. On a rare day when I drove the car to work, I got behind a pickup with a trailer holding a lawn tractor. It was on a 2-lane suburban road 35 mph, and I thought about pulling over to increase the distance between us because I could see that the trailer was bouncing around. But I didn't do it, he hit a bump in the road ahead of me, and the trailer tire threw a rock maybe half the size of a golf ball. I could see it coming like it was in slow motion, heard it hit the front bumper, and it was just sickening.

I was immediately angry with myself for not pulling over.

I bought the OEM ACDelco touch-up paint in the 4-in-1 applicator bottle - abrasive tip, paint pen, brush, and clear coat. Also bought the Langka blob eliminator - essentially the same thing as the Dr. Colorchip blending solution. After filling the chip with paint and letting it dry a few hours, the blob eliminator softens the paint so you can remove the top layer and make a level repair. I used the abrasive tip on the touch-up applicator to smooth the rough edges of the chip before painting. Then I used a 000 artist paint brush to fill the chip with the ACDelco touch-up. Nex day I applied the clear coat, and then after a week or so, I polished the repair to finish it off. It came out great. Unless it's pointed out, it's hard to notice. I've had similar results with Dr. Colorchip.

mikeman · 09-19-2020, 10:33 PM

The bro dozer was definitely trying to damage your car. It's one thing to roll coal, but another thing entirely to kick up rocks and debris on purpose to damage your car.

Aragorn · 09-19-2020, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wjones14

Uggh, definitely feel your pain.

I had a similar experience 5 months after taking delivery. Car was perfect to that point - I had added splash guards and larger PPF pieces in front of the rear wheels just after delivery - and had no nicks/chips anywhere. On a rare day when I drove the car to work, I got behind a pickup with a trailer holding a lawn tractor. It was on a 2-lane suburban road 35 mph, and I thought about pulling over to increase the distance between us because I could see that the trailer was bouncing around. But I didn't do it, he hit a bump in the road ahead of me, and the trailer tire threw a rock maybe half the size of a golf ball. I could see it coming like it was in slow motion, heard it hit the front bumper, and it was just sickening.

I was immediately angry with myself for not pulling over.

I bought the OEM ACDelco touch-up paint in the 4-in-1 applicator bottle - abrasive tip, paint pen, brush, and clear coat. Also bought the Langka blob eliminator - essentially the same thing as the Dr. Colorchip blending solution. After filling the chip with paint and letting it dry a few hours, the blob eliminator softens the paint so you can remove the top layer and make a level repair. I used the abrasive tip on the touch-up applicator to smooth the rough edges of the chip before painting. Then I used a 000 artist paint brush to fill the chip with the ACDelco touch-up. Nex day I applied the clear coat, and then after a week or so, I polished the repair to finish it off. It came out great. Unless it's pointed out, it's hard to notice. I've had similar results with Dr. Colorchip.

I have the same delco kit, but not the blob epilator. Will have to try it. Thanks!

Aragorn · 09-19-2020, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeman

The bro dozer was definitely trying to damage your car. It's one thing to roll coal, but another thing entirely to kick up rocks and debris on purpose to damage your car.

100%. He was driving normally until he caught up to me. What a Richard!

Smokin19 · 09-20-2020, 05:34 AM

This is exactly why I had PPF done on mine, immediately after delivery.

ember1205 · 09-20-2020, 07:19 AM

Install a Dash Cam for the future. Show the situation, capture the plate, and press charges (or at least file through your insurance). Be sure to NOT TOUCH the camera (or any installed card), though, until you can at least talk to your insurance and / or the cops - they may not accept any video footage as evidence unless it was copied off of the camera by someone that can sign off on chain of custody.

Aragorn · 09-20-2020, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ember1205

Install a Dash Cam for the future. Show the situation, capture the plate, and press charges (or at least file through your insurance). Be sure to NOT TOUCH the camera (or any installed card), though, until you can at least talk to your insurance and / or the cops - they may not accept any video footage as evidence unless it was copied off of the camera by someone that can sign off on chain of custody.

Good advise ty. In hindsight I should use my per more often.

WhiteMale · 09-21-2020, 06:47 AM

I recommend the Dr ColorChip method where you dab and smear the paint then rub it out with the supplied solvent. Best stuff I've ever used.

Jaxcam02 · 09-21-2020, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smokin19

This is exactly why I had PPF done on mine, immediately after delivery.

Exactly, I can not underestimate how important PPF has become on protecting the leading edges of your vehicles. I haven't driven my zl1 since I brought it home and im in the process of paint correction before applying the PPF.

09-19-2020, 01:49 PM	#1
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	Minor rant- so I made it over one year with a couple paint chips Then today as I turned right on a major road near my house a massive Duramax proceeded to go by on my left. The guy floored floored it right when he got next to me and took off spewing exhaust and rocks everywhere. Hood wrap took most of the damage, but there are a few chips in the fron bumper and on all four quarter panels. Already touched a couple but it doesn’t look good. Arggggghhh.

09-19-2020, 03:11 PM	#3
arpad_m Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 11,576 View My Garage	The ones that tick me off the most are those raised/lifted bro trucks with chunky offroad tires and no rear mudflaps I've been able to save the paint so far, for the most part, but there seem to be more of these than before. Of course, me paying more attention probably also contributes to the sensation. __________________ 2018 Camaro 2SS — G7E MX0 NPP F55 IO6 735 rwhp \| 665 rwtq Magnuson TVS 2300 80mm pulley \| Kooks 1 7/8" LT headers \| JRE smooth idle terminator cam \| LT4 FS & injectors \| TSP forged pistons & rods JMS PowerMAX \| DSX flex fuel kit \| Roto-Fab CAI \| Soler 95mm LT5 TB \| 1LE wheels \| 1LE brakes \| BMR rear cradle lockout \| JRE custom tune 1100 - 1/30/18 \| 2000 - 1/31/18 3000 - 2/06/18 TPW 2/26/18 3400 - 2/19/18 \| 3800 - 2/26/18 4300 - 2/27/18 \| 4B00 - 3/01/18 4200 - 3/05/18 \| 4800 - 3/14/18 5000 - 3/16/18 \| 6000 - 3/19/18 Last edited by arpad_m; 09-21-2020 at 10:14 AM.

09-19-2020, 09:56 PM	#5
UnknownJinX Drives: 19 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE Shock Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,947	In my experience, 9 out of 10 pickup truck drivers drive like they are trying to compensate for something with a truck. Company/moving trucks don't count. __________________ Current: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS 1LE M6 Shock GM Performance Intake and that's it, because driver mods before car mods Past: 2009 Mazda RX-8 GT M6 Velocity Red Mica (Sold) 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 2LT M7 Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (Flood totaled)

09-19-2020, 10:14 PM	#6
wjones14 Drives: 2021 BMW M2 Competition Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Niantic CT Posts: 775	Uggh, definitely feel your pain. I had a similar experience 5 months after taking delivery. Car was perfect to that point - I had added splash guards and larger PPF pieces in front of the rear wheels just after delivery - and had no nicks/chips anywhere. On a rare day when I drove the car to work, I got behind a pickup with a trailer holding a lawn tractor. It was on a 2-lane suburban road 35 mph, and I thought about pulling over to increase the distance between us because I could see that the trailer was bouncing around. But I didn't do it, he hit a bump in the road ahead of me, and the trailer tire threw a rock maybe half the size of a golf ball. I could see it coming like it was in slow motion, heard it hit the front bumper, and it was just sickening. I was immediately angry with myself for not pulling over. I bought the OEM ACDelco touch-up paint in the 4-in-1 applicator bottle - abrasive tip, paint pen, brush, and clear coat. Also bought the Langka blob eliminator - essentially the same thing as the Dr. Colorchip blending solution. After filling the chip with paint and letting it dry a few hours, the blob eliminator softens the paint so you can remove the top layer and make a level repair. I used the abrasive tip on the touch-up applicator to smooth the rough edges of the chip before painting. Then I used a 000 artist paint brush to fill the chip with the ACDelco touch-up. Nex day I applied the clear coat, and then after a week or so, I polished the repair to finish it off. It came out great. Unless it's pointed out, it's hard to notice. I've had similar results with Dr. Colorchip. Attached Images __________________ 2021 BMW M2 Competition 6MT 2011 Candy Lime Green Kawasaki Z1000 (1/4 mile - 10.38 @ 129.61 mph - stock) ---------- Previous: 2018 Summit White 2SS 1LE; 2015 MINI Cooper F56 6MT; 2015 BMW M235i 6MT; 2003 MINI 5MT; 2005 Mustang GT 5MT

09-20-2020, 05:34 AM	#10
Smokin19 Drives: 19' ZL1 A10, w/pdr Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: S.W. ohio Posts: 1,550	This is exactly why I had PPF done on mine, immediately after delivery. __________________ BTR Stg II cam w/ 38% fuel lobe, ARH 2" headers into 3" w/cats, AWE Touring, Kong X port, Weapon X triple ht exchangers, NW 103, Rotofab big gulp, DSX lowside, TCM tune, BMR Lockout, Mustang dyno 720 rwhp, 634 rwtq on 93 pump.

09-19-2020, 02:42 PM	#2
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	ive noticed a large proportion of jerks drive big trucks.

09-19-2020, 04:10 PM	#4
Aragorn Account Suspended Drives: Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,538	These guy was insanely aggressive. He probably got up to 100 in a 45, and he was weaving in and out of traffic as if he was in a Miata. Sure wish a cop had been in the area. Oh well.

09-19-2020, 10:33 PM	#7
mikeman Banned Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: My Garage Posts: 1,125	The bro dozer was definitely trying to damage your car. It's one thing to roll coal, but another thing entirely to kick up rocks and debris on purpose to damage your car.

09-20-2020, 07:19 AM	#11
ember1205 Hot Camaro Drives: '20 2SS Convertible 6MT Join Date: May 2020 Location: CT Posts: 3,534	Install a Dash Cam for the future. Show the situation, capture the plate, and press charges (or at least file through your insurance). Be sure to NOT TOUCH the camera (or any installed card), though, until you can at least talk to your insurance and / or the cops - they may not accept any video footage as evidence unless it was copied off of the camera by someone that can sign off on chain of custody.

09-21-2020, 06:47 AM	#13
WhiteMale Drives: 23 ZL1 A10 Rapid Blue Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: MO Posts: 1,982	I recommend the Dr ColorChip method where you dab and smear the paint then rub it out with the supplied solvent. Best stuff I've ever used.

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