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Old 07-27-2017, 07:49 PM
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My lower rear brake duct is chipped to the point I want to pull and replace. Anybody done this not the top of quarter panel but the bottom one. Need pic of it off car to figure out how to pull and replace.
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It's not an easy replacement, but below is a thread with instructions. GL
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-removal.html
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I know it's not cool-but-if they are black like mine. I covered the leading edge immediately with black electrical tape running centered along the leading edge & folded it over. I thoroughly cleaned the area first & they have been on since Aug '16 with no redo. You really have to be looking to see it & no chipping. Not saying this is something everyone would do but then again some wouldn't put the O'Reilly "splash guards" on either till they saw other folks swearing by them. Some wouldn't fess up on here if they did 'cause of the "haters".
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After reading how not gonna happen. Paint on car or leave alone
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After reading how not gonna happen. Paint on car or leave alone
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Yeah, if similar vents are on the C8, GM should make them easier to replace.
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After mine got chipped up I ended up taping then off and using the spray on black Plastidip to "repaint" them. It wasn't as glossy as the factory paint but nobody ever noticed. It never chipped again.
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