Paint Question: Stone and Chip Resistant
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Paint Question: Stone and Chip Resistant
In reading "My Custom Painted Rims" posted by P8riot, I too was wondering about stone chips etc..
I recall that there was paint available a few years ago, could be many years ago as I'm old, that contained a substance that was kinda rubberized and when it was applied left a bit of a ripple affect to the surface. Stones and debris kinda bounce off. Was similar to undercoating, but color was the same as the car color.
I believe the factory sprayed wheel wells etc with it.
Does anyone recall this?
If so does anyone know if its still available and the vendor?
Appreciate it!
Regards.
I recall that there was paint available a few years ago, could be many years ago as I'm old, that contained a substance that was kinda rubberized and when it was applied left a bit of a ripple affect to the surface. Stones and debris kinda bounce off. Was similar to undercoating, but color was the same as the car color.
I believe the factory sprayed wheel wells etc with it.
Does anyone recall this?
If so does anyone know if its still available and the vendor?
Appreciate it!
Regards.
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Re:Chip Guard Products
There are multiple manufacturers of this type of product, commonly called "chip guard" in the auto body industry.
Follow this link for one site that carries it:
http://www.handsontools.com/store-ca...-Rust_460.html
Try also:
www.autobodytoolmart.com
Follow this link for one site that carries it:
http://www.handsontools.com/store-ca...-Rust_460.html
Try also:
www.autobodytoolmart.com
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I think Mercedes or BMW offers a paint that is "chip resistant" Don't know which of the two it is. I read an article about it a few months ago. I'd pay a huge premium for this option if available on the vette. Heck, if I ever get the car repainted, I'll request to have that done. The C5's paint is as delicate as sugar. Even a piece of paper could scratch the clearcoat.
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I remember this stuff too. The link provided should give you a good idea about the product. From what I can recall, it did work pretty good.
