Z06 1/4 panel chips
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Melting Slicks
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Z06 1/4 panel chips
Quick question noticing a few chips in this upper 1/4 panel area - not happy camper - have to have them painted again
Not an issue on Stingray so not good - does those bit larger mud flaps stop this ? thanks
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Not an issue on Stingray so not good - does those bit larger mud flaps stop this ? thanks
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Last edited by rsvette12; Jun 28, 2018 at 07:21 PM.
Le Mans Master
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My '19 GS was delivered two months ago and I have put about 1,600 miles on it. I put those flaps on, and had PPF applied to the front half of the area you drew on the quarter, and I have not received any chips.
Melting Slicks
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Paint chip issues. May not apply to you but others in Washington State should keep this info in mind...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...read-this.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...read-this.html
Drifting
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When doing a paint correction before ceramic coating I noticed some micro abrasions in the top quarter panel you noted. Went with the cleartastic product and couldn’t be happier.
2016 Z07 with full side skirts and gm splash guards front/rear
2016 Z07 with full side skirts and gm splash guards front/rear
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Melting Slicks
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From: Massachusetts
Paint chip issues. May not apply to you but others in Washington State should keep this info in mind...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...read-this.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...read-this.html
there is a good video on YT see if it works cant hurt - with my experience i wont mess it up anymore than it isSilver is one of the worse colors the heal - if it was straight up colors would be a no brainer
Last edited by rsvette12; Jun 29, 2018 at 10:39 AM.
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result of wider quarters, sticky tires and front fenders curving in at bottom. Many Porsches have same issue. Read those threads.
The Consigliere
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From: 2023 Z06 & 2010 ZR1
The widebody C7s (and C6s for that matter) greatly benefit from having the rear quarter panel and brake vent area protected by clear bra. The mudflaps and side skirts help as well - but get the rear quarters covered with PFF. On the C7 it's pretty easy to do as the rear quarter isn't big, nor is the brake vent area in front of it.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Massachusetts
Thanks Guys - have full skirts does not help 100% - lesson learned - going to try YT video trick - touch in paint then let it hardened for 24 hours then I will wet sand it and buff - see what happens - curious - if its good enough for warm weather season ok - if not back it goes - not fun - luv silver but not paint repairs - protection will be added to entire rear 1/4 panels before it leaves
Last edited by rsvette12; Jun 29, 2018 at 12:45 PM.
