PPF for side skirts needed?

Ryan87mets · 12-21-2020, 10:33 AM

So I just got new ACS side skirts in 1LE black and before I put them on should I get them ppf? Im thinking on getting rock guards too to help protect them and the rest of my car. Will the rock guards be enough for the skirts?

kropscamaro16 · 12-21-2020, 11:46 AM

you gonna track it or no?

Ryan87mets · 12-21-2020, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

you gonna track it or no?

Yeah I do want too

kropscamaro16 · 12-21-2020, 12:47 PM

then i would do it the worse parts on these cars are front bumper/fender/hood and then the quarter panel right about the sideskirts

i almost pulled the trigger on those on black friday but skipped em let me know what you think of them!

Chrome383Z · 12-22-2020, 06:50 AM

I picked them up on BF, picture isn’t great but they fit awesome. Easy install. I installed rock guards at the same time.

I asked my PPF guy about wrapping them and he said even with Xpel Stealth it will change the gloss level and it wouldn’t match the other parts. So I decided against it. The biggest thing I plan on doing is filling the rear so they don’t get blown out. Prob use spray foam...

Ryan87mets · 12-23-2020, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Chrome383Z

I picked them up on BF, picture isn’t great but they fit awesome. Easy install. I installed rock guards at the same time.

I asked my PPF guy about wrapping them and he said even with Xpel Stealth it will change the gloss level and it wouldn’t match the other parts. So I decided against it. The biggest thing I plan on doing is filling the rear so they don’t get blown out. Prob use spray foam...

What do u mean they'll get blown up? Lol

DC5 · 12-23-2020, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ryan87mets

What do u mean they'll get blown up? Lol

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=581812

Chrome383Z · 12-23-2020, 05:44 AM

What DC5 linked... but I don’t think it’s a problem for 99% of folks. But might be something to keep an eye on if you are around a lot of gravel roads or the like.

Ryan87mets · 12-30-2020, 12:49 PM

Yeah I probs won't need to worry about that, I'm looking at these ACS rock guards. They pretty expensive especially the 1LE black color

Chrome383Z · 12-30-2020, 01:15 PM

I got the ZL1 addons, simple install, minimalist design, and go well with the 1LE black. Far cheaper then the ACS ones. I like the ACS products, heck everything I have is ACS... but I skipped their rock guards. I’m sure they are nice units but I liked the ZL1 design and saved quite a few $$$.

Ryan87mets · 12-31-2020, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrome383Z

I got the ZL1 addons, simple install, minimalist design, and go well with the 1LE black. Far cheaper then the ACS ones. I like the ACS products, heck everything I have is ACS... but I skipped their rock guards. I’m sure they are nice units but I liked the ZL1 design and saved quite a few $$$.

So I'm looking at the ACS ones cause they fit with the side skirts do the ZL1 add-ons also fit? And yes that's one thing that sucks is it's so expensive

DC5 · 01-08-2021, 07:07 AM

Ryan87mets:

I ordered ACS rock guards last year for Christmas and they are essentially worthless. I removed them before even driving the vehicle, as they offer very minimal coverage and the tape on the left front guard separated from the rocker panel overnight because my driver side rocker panel doesn't perfectly match the fender opening. Do yourself a favor and purchase the far less expensive rock guards from ZL1 Addons.

wrankin · 01-08-2021, 04:00 PM

I had the OEM rockers PPF'd after I had them repainted. Last year I got the MRR-017 1LE replica wheels and added the ZL1 Addons rock guards. In my case, it seems that the PPE on the rockers is now not needed. I know the MRRs don't have as much offset, but I would go for the rock guards first, and then keep an eye on the side skirts and add the PPF later if you notice road rash, IMHO

Bill

arpad_m · 01-08-2021, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wrankin

I add the OEM rockers PPF'd after I had them repainted. Last tear I got the MRR-017 1LE replica wheels and added the ZL1 Addons rock guards. In my case, it seems that the PPE on the rockers is now not needed. I know the MRRs don't have as much offset, but I would go for the rock guards first, and then keep an eye on the side skirts and add the PPF later if you notice road rash, IMHO

Bill

Yours is a path similar to the one I've followed, I am going to install side skirts as a last step once the car is out of hibernation. With my MRR-017s, these rock guards drastically reduced, but did not fully eliminate rock chips on the rockers (luckily, most of them are in the protected areas).
Here's to hoping side skirts will complete the job

12-21-2020, 10:33 AM	#1
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	PPF for side skirts needed? So I just got new ACS side skirts in 1LE black and before I put them on should I get them ppf? Im thinking on getting rock guards too to help protect them and the rest of my car. Will the rock guards be enough for the skirts?

12-21-2020, 11:46 AM	#2
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	you gonna track it or no? __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-21-2020, 12:47 PM	#4
kropscamaro16 Drives: 2016 1ss camaro Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: 909 Posts: 9,812	then i would do it the worse parts on these cars are front bumper/fender/hood and then the quarter panel right about the sideskirts i almost pulled the trigger on those on black friday but skipped em let me know what you think of them! __________________ 16 1SS NIGHTFALL GRAY METALLIC WITH NPP #BECAUSERACECAR #SAVETHEMANUALS

12-22-2020, 06:50 AM	#5
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 621	I picked them up on BF, picture isn’t great but they fit awesome. Easy install. I installed rock guards at the same time. I asked my PPF guy about wrapping them and he said even with Xpel Stealth it will change the gloss level and it wouldn’t match the other parts. So I decided against it. The biggest thing I plan on doing is filling the rear so they don’t get blown out. Prob use spray foam... Attached Images __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

12-23-2020, 05:44 AM	#8
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 621	What DC5 linked... but I don’t think it’s a problem for 99% of folks. But might be something to keep an eye on if you are around a lot of gravel roads or the like. __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

12-30-2020, 12:49 PM	#9
Ryan87mets Drives: 2018 1SS 1LE M6 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 303	Yeah I probs won't need to worry about that, I'm looking at these ACS rock guards. They pretty expensive especially the 1LE black color

12-30-2020, 01:15 PM	#10
Chrome383Z Drives: 2019 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: McCordsville, Indiana Posts: 621	I got the ZL1 addons, simple install, minimalist design, and go well with the 1LE black. Far cheaper then the ACS ones. I like the ACS products, heck everything I have is ACS... but I skipped their rock guards. I’m sure they are nice units but I liked the ZL1 design and saved quite a few $$$. __________________ 2019 Shock 2SS A10. 2650@10psi/LPE HPFP/XDI+30/LT4 LPFP+JMS/Soler 95mm/Rotofab, E65, CSP 2” Headers/GESI GenII Cats. MM Wild/GM SG3 suspension/1LE Brakes, Velgen VF5 Wheels/GY SC3. JRE Tuned.

01-08-2021, 07:07 AM	#12
DC5 Drives: 2019 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Arizona Posts: 596	Ryan87mets: I ordered ACS rock guards last year for Christmas and they are essentially worthless. I removed them before even driving the vehicle, as they offer very minimal coverage and the tape on the left front guard separated from the rocker panel overnight because my driver side rocker panel doesn't perfectly match the fender opening. Do yourself a favor and purchase the far less expensive rock guards from ZL1 Addons.

01-08-2021, 04:00 PM	#13
wrankin Camaros Of Northwest Ohio Drives: 2016 Black 2SS Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Perrysburg OH Posts: 878 View My Garage	I had the OEM rockers PPF'd after I had them repainted. Last year I got the MRR-017 1LE replica wheels and added the ZL1 Addons rock guards. In my case, it seems that the PPE on the rockers is now not needed. I know the MRRs don't have as much offset, but I would go for the rock guards first, and then keep an eye on the side skirts and add the PPF later if you notice road rash, IMHO Bill __________________ 2023 2SS 1LE Red Hot 2016 2SS Black / Black & Arenaline Red (sold) 2023 GMC Canyon Denali 2013 2SS / RS - AGM / Jet Black (sold) 1970 1/2 Z/28 Classic Copper / Tan (sold many years ago) Last edited by wrankin; 01-09-2021 at 07:37 AM.

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