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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 06:57 PM
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Does anyone have issues with significant paint chips on lower doors? Bt the car used and there is a significant amount of road rash- obsidian paint and car is almost new. Using Dr. Color Chip and expel to protect going forward but surprised at how fragile a sub 1000 mile car is.
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Old Mar 25, 2019 | 10:23 PM
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Does anyone have issues with significant paint chips on lower doors? Bt the car used and there is a significant amount of road rash- obsidian paint and car is almost new. Using Dr. Color Chip and expel to protect going forward but surprised at how fragile a sub 1000 mile car is.
have an ‘18 brilliant blue. No chipping issues. Did expel on front end after a few Rock chips
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Old Mar 27, 2019 | 03:06 PM
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I did this to prevent any rock chips flinging on the side of the car, so far so good! I had it PPF the lower rocker panels and I made a custom fender protection on my own...

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Thanks. What did you use to make the extension? I’ve asked the dealer if I could purchase the little wing for the rear fenders separately but he hasn’t replied.

The summer tires in 21” are so sticky and wide. I think I will see damage to the PPF if I continue with the same tires. Has anyone found suitable replacement all seasons in the stock 21” size? Tire rack doesn’t have any.
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I did this to prevent any rock chips flinging on the side of the car, so far so good! I had it PPF the lower rocker panels and I made a custom fender protection on my own...


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Old Mar 30, 2019 | 08:18 AM
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The little extensio only comes riveted to the flare as one part. Dealer had changed my rear flares before I picked up the car. They are checking to see if they still have the old ones...how did you make your extension?
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Originally Posted by climbernyc

Thanks. What did you use to make the extension? I’ve asked the dealer if I could purchase the little wing for the rear fenders separately but he hasn’t replied.

The summer tires in 21” are so sticky and wide. I think I will see damage to the PPF if I continue with the same tires. Has anyone found suitable replacement all seasons in the stock 21” size? Tire rack doesn’t have any.
I have the exact same problem. I had Xpel applied to the lower rockers, up the front of the rear fenders as well as the front clip. I have the Perelli PZero tires and rocks stick to them like crazy. I had to replace one this week and found out they're not run flats as I was told when I bought the car. Now.... no run flat tires.... and no jack..... And no one I can find offers run flats in 21".
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