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I bought my truck with the appearance pkg just so i wouldn't have to spend more money in the future painting everything..

well, the the black paint is already chipping off the front bumper AND on the bottoms of the front doors. Took it to local chevy dealer (not the one where i bought it) and they said paint chips like that are not covered under warranty.

 

IMO, that's crap spending this kind of money a month ago and paint is already chipping!! What's it going to look like a year from now?

Z45 Senior Enthusiast

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Well if you are going to drive it down the road, paint chips are inevitable. Stay back as far a possible from the vehicles in front of you and you will keep that to a minimum but if you follow closely, going to happen.

gnet158 Senior Enthusiast

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Ouch, that's exactly why I didn't get the apperance package. And wait until you take your truck off road thur bushes. As for the chips, I too didn't like them on my 08 so when I bought my 2012 one of the first things I got were mud flaps and a bug deflector.

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that's understandable. I just don't understand it's one month old. Why offer this package is it's not going to last? GM could have figured out something different, perhaps powdercoating or something.

 

bug guard was installed by dealer, so hood is safe. however, i just ordered painted to match mud flaps (splash guards) last night. I was hoping the factory 6" steps would be enough coverage, but guess not.

ChevyTech77 Senior Enthusiast

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I have paint chips all over my truck and am GLAD that I can just touch up those chips instead of having to replace the whole bumper when the chrome begins to rust, peel, etc.

 

Paint chips are 100% avoidable. Don't drive your truck.

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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check out this http://drcolorchip.com/

 

I just ordered some because my son put a scratch in the rear quarter on my truck (not bad but noticable for me)

 

Mine isnt to bad but I do have some chips which are to be expected. Unless you let it sit in the garage 100% of the time chips/scratches are going to happen

ChaseN Enthusiast

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These are my first Chevy's (with painted fronts). My dad owns an oil field company and he updated his fleet and bought 15 new trucks at the same time is the only reason i bought these trucks. I got a damn good deal on them! I have had Fords and Dodges and never had chipping (other than the hood). It's just crazy how much it's chipping on the bottom of the doors, too.

 

oh well, I'll enjoy it for a year then trade her in haha. sorry for ranting guys!

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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another option get it fixed then apply a 3m clear coating to the front

snarkee Senior Enthusiast

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my 11 f150 fx4 front bumper was painted and it had a few nice chips that started to rust over the winter......painted bumpers are painted bumpers, it dont matter what truck they are on

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

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check out this http://drcolorchip.com/

 

I just ordered some because my son put a scratch in the rear quarter on my truck (not bad but noticable for me)

 

 

 

I would have thought that would qualify for being disowned with how nice you keep your vehicles. :lol:

 

Mine has a few chips up front too. It's impossible to avoid when I do so much driving these days. Plus these damn midwestern drivers don't understand the concept of keep right except to pass so I gotta tailgate them till they get outta my way! Hahaha

 

 

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RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

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check out this http://drcolorchip.com/

 

I just ordered some because my son put a scratch in the rear quarter on my truck (not bad but noticable for me)

 

 

 

I would have thought that would qualify for being disowned with how nice you keep your vehicles. :lol:

 

Mine has a few chips up front too. It's impossible to avoid when I do so much driving these days. Plus these damn midwestern drivers don't understand the concept of keep right except to pass so I gotta tailgate them till they get outta my way! Hahaha

 

 

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Yea sometimes you just have to look at things and put them in perspective. Still don't know how it happened but I am over it, it's only noticable close up

 

 

Ryan

 

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One of the first things that I did was to put door edge guards all along the bottom of the doors. I like the look of having the doors extend all the way to the bottom but apparently the Gm designers did not give any thought to rock chips.

Mossyoakglock Senior Enthusiast

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check out this http://drcolorchip.com/

 

I just ordered some because my son put a scratch in the rear quarter on my truck (not bad but noticable for me)

 

Mine isnt to bad but I do have some chips which are to be expected. Unless you let it sit in the garage 100% of the time chips/scratches are going to happen

 

 

Can you keep us posted on how that stuffs works for you? I've been thinking about getting some of that for my wife's car.

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