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Old 04-08-2011, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by andy82
I guess you have your answer: Treat it with Z16 and it will look like new NOT!
actually, the z16 makes it gloss black and does make it look better, obviously if you scrape it that wont help that part of it.
Old 04-08-2011, 05:22 PM
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Wait till the airdam starts to rip at the mounts on the bumper.
Old 04-08-2011, 06:00 PM
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They said Rejex would stop this from damage
Old 04-08-2011, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by orca1946
They said Rejex would stop this from damage
When I get the new one, I will hit it with Rejex!
Old 04-08-2011, 06:19 PM
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mine is very near perfect, scrapped a few slight times. Never under the bumper nose though, that paint is perfect.
Old 04-08-2011, 06:23 PM
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I've got a ZR1 type splitter on my front so it is really hard to see the air dam even when I get down all fours, which I did just for this thread. It really doesn't look all that bad in spite of a slight driveway entrance drag. I figure eventually it might wear off to where it won't drag anymore, but whatever it is made of is pretty rugged stuff, so maybe not.
Old 04-08-2011, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by mcandrew67
Getting mine replaced too, damn speed bumps in my neighbourhood.
excellent and funny post....Hey maybe you could put some Z-16 on it.......bummer about it though...If I can get serious for a nano second here.....hope it all works out well for you....

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Old 04-08-2011, 09:02 PM
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At a dealer close to me...
Old 04-08-2011, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by vettedoogie
When I get the new one, I will hit it with Rejex!
Actually, I don't think Rejex should be used on black plastic.

I'm a Rejex user for my wheels, JSB paint, and windshield; but for all my black exterior plastics (including engine bay) I use Turtle Wax "Ice", you can't beat it. It can also be used on tire sidewalls, but for tires only, Zaino's Z16 is better.
Old 04-08-2011, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by SSTEVEGS
Actually, I don't think Rejex should be used on black plastic.

I'm a Rejex user for my wheels, JSB paint, and windshield; but for all my black exterior plastics (including engine bay) I use Turtle Wax "Ice", you can't beat it. It can also be used on tire sidewalls, but for tires only, Zaino's Z16 is better.
I thought Rejex could be used on anything!
Old 04-08-2011, 09:51 PM
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I can pull into my drive way from either direction without scrapping but I will be dam-ed if I can back out without scrapping. I took 3/4" off all the way across but it didn't help. Repainting does wonders for the looks. Later! Frank
Old 04-08-2011, 10:04 PM
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This is definetly not a garage queen thread . Yes, my DD has a beaten air dam for sure. No pics needed because you daily drivers know what it looks like.
Old 04-08-2011, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by wolfdogs
mines still perfect. treat it with zaino z16 and am very careful driving.. never been dragged.
How many miles on the odometer? and what year is it?
Old 04-08-2011, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hutch45
How many miles on the odometer? and what year is it?
9k+ 2008
Old 04-08-2011, 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mcandrew67
yeah.... if I didn't laugh about it I think I would still be crying
I still would be.
Old 04-09-2011, 10:40 AM
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Hey, any others??
Old 04-09-2011, 11:43 AM
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I'll try and get under there (the car is lowered). Mine is pretty beat up. It scrapes whenever I go over a speed bump (yeah, it's that low). Surprisingly, the skid plates don't have a single scratch. Go figure.

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Old 04-15-2011, 04:47 PM
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I see lots of other air dam threads, just wanted to update mine by saying I did buy a new one (all 3 pieces) but am not sure when I am going to install it.

BTW, anyone know where I can find the installation instructions??
Old 04-15-2011, 05:18 PM
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Holy Wheel-Gap Batman! That Red Vette looks like a Jeep!

Old 04-15-2011, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by fnsblum
I can pull into my drive way from either direction without scrapping but I will be dam-ed if I can back out without scrapping.......
Same here. I don't get it.


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