07-21-2022, 07:10 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2020 2SS Conv, 2022 Cherry ZL1 Conv Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Fort Worth, TX
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ZL1 Sideskirt/Rocker Removal
One of my side skirts got chunk taken out of it and I want to remove it for the repair. I plan to repaint the mosaic black and put plenty of clear on it. The factory clear is very thin.
Does anyone have a good source for how to get it off without scratching the car or the red on the panel? I wish I had a part that was off so I could look at. Last time I took a Camaro SS to the body shop it magically got an extra 15 miles on it. Who knows what they did. Not doing that with a new ZL1 with 231 miles. My luck some service guy would put it in a ditch or on a pole. I waited long enough for this one. By the way, PPG high solid clears are hard to get right now. |
07-21-2022, 11:33 PM | #2 |
Drives: 2003 Monte Carlo SS SLP, 2022 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2021
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How big of a chunk we talking? To me, a chunk sounds like it needs a new piece.
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07-22-2022, 10:39 PM | #3 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: East Tennessee
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07-23-2022, 05:47 AM | #4 |
Drives: 2022 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2021
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07-31-2022, 06:02 PM | #5 |
Drives: 2020 2SS Conv, 2022 Cherry ZL1 Conv Join Date: Mar 2021
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Thanks arpad_m. I managed to get it off without scratching anything. The page you provided was very valuable. One thing that is missed on the page is the part will slide forward about 1/2 inch once you get the upper and end retainers off. This allows most of the bottom retainers to unlock and get close to coming out. A few will need a little help. I managed to do it by myself but I have a lift that made it easier. I would recommend two people do this job to prevent damage.
Where did you get the manual? That is a handy thing to have. https://www.camaro6.com/forums/album.php?albumid=22530 Last edited by bitwise; 07-31-2022 at 06:26 PM. Reason: Added link to picture album |
07-31-2022, 06:32 PM | #6 | |
Drives: 2018 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: Jul 2017
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I bought the 2018 Camaro service manual from Helm Inc. and don't mind sharing a page or two to help.
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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 |
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