paint/clear coar damage from tires

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05-02-2006, 11:34 PM

sl8anic

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paint/clear coar damage from tires

I don't know if anyone else noticed it or not but paint (or rather the clearcoat) on my black GT is showing signs of wear after 5 months and 8k miles. The area of damage is behind the wheels, lower portion of the wheel-wells. At first I thought it was dirty and tried washing it off - looked ok while wet. Once the water dries - those fade spots come right back. Looks like all the dirt and sand kicked up by the tires is acting like a sand-blaster...

It might have something to do with the 18" wheels too and the color itself (more noticeable on black) too... Anyone else?

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05-03-2006, 02:17 AM

trey929

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RE: paint/clear coar damage from tires

i don't think i have it yet but i bought some of that clear plastic that is fitted for that one area.

I will be putting mine on soon.

05-03-2006, 02:18 AM

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RE: paint/clear coar damage from tires

10k miles here. No fading at all, you waxing or anything like that?

05-03-2006, 08:13 AM

sl8anic

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RE: paint/clear coar damage from tires

It was waxed ~2k mark. It's a temporary solution anyway as eventually you'll run out of paint to wax

I like the 3M film idea, I have it installed on the entire nose, looks like that small area behind wheel-wells will have to be done as well (http://www.xpel.com/products/configu...0&submodel=578 , part number: P0523D)...

I also bought some rear mud-flaps (molded), I'll put those on too. Maybe they won't look too retarded

05-03-2006, 09:39 AM

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RE: paint/clear coar damage from tires

For me, one reason that I went with FRP chrome bullits; tire remains within the wheelwell at OE locations which especially in the front where I have custom paint I want the sandblasting (which is normal) to remain within the fender wells. Small sections of 3M clear will help but they aren't so easy to disguise (on a dark colored car) IMO as dust/dirt likes to collect at raised edge. Worst case have the section redone after a few years.

05-03-2006, 10:06 AM

sl8anic

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RE: paint/clear coar damage from tires

I must say that the 3M film is awesome, it doesn't pick up dirt any differently then the rest of the body. Since the car is black - you can't really tell a solid line of dirt build-up (like on a yellow car for example). It all gets nasty in a hurry

By the way, the wheels I have are the 18" OEM variety (see crappy picture below)...

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