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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/sho...il.cfm?id=1081

I have one of these and it works great.

Even when taking care and time not to spill a drop of gas eventually a drop will fall but not on the paint.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:04 PM
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I think I've heard others here have tried them and get fed up with them and toss them. Hope you don't end up doing the same.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:06 PM
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I've got a similar item from Mid-America and it works great so far (6 years and counting).
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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I think I've heard others here have tried them and get fed up with them and toss them. Hope you don't end up doing the same.
How did you get fed up with it?

The bib just folds up and stores easily.

I have yet to have a problem with it.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:39 PM
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Looks like a PITA to me!
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 07:48 PM
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A "bib" for the gas door?
Whew, ok breathe now.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 08:10 PM
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I always just take a few paper towels and place them under the nozzle when I take it out , after letting it drip its last drip practically. It seems like those bibs are just another thing with a vette logo on it for us to buy. IHO
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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A "bib" for the gas door?
Actually, the bib is for the paint under the gas door.
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
I think I've heard others here have tried them and get fed up with them and toss them. Hope you don't end up doing the same.
Actually I have one and I wouldn't be without it. I use to worry about chipping the paint under the door until I installed mine. It simply folds up inside the door after you replace the gas cap and everything stays neat and clean. I love it. However, since it's out of sight and I'm pretty cheap, I went with the generic variety. Don't see a need for a logo that is hidden by the gas nozzle.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:43 PM
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Think I'll pass on this one
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:52 PM
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The first owner put one on my 2004 and it is very useful to prevend finish scars around the gas fill nozzle. Very handy and I have added one to the wifes Cadillac for the same reason.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 09:59 PM
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Amazing what we call "mods"...
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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you have got to be kidding me!!

i cant believe i just saw that!! i care for my car just as much as the next guy, but that?? a little over doing it

ever thought about waiting till the nozzle stops dripping? then slowly remove it, while tipping it up?? ive been doing this forever and never EVER have had any gas drip on the car!!

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:06 PM
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Don't have one for my Z, put gotta say I sure like it on my C3...
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I've had one on my car for almost four years. It does work great in keeping fuel off the paint and in preventing any scratches from the nozzle.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Stock Man
I think I've heard others here have tried them and get fed up with them and toss them. Hope you don't end up doing the same.

My car had one on it when I got it. It does protect the paint and any spills goes on it rather than the paint.
Now it does come off on occasion but I just stick it back on. It’s not that big a hassle!
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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I like it! Looks good!
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 10:40 PM
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I have one without the logo. Its been on my Vert for almost 5 years, works great.
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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 11:13 PM
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amazing no one mentioned the 10hp gain you get from it
ive got the bib, a performance hood seal, and a tornado and i broke 12.50s running on 87 octane these three "mods" alone or the best of the best
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