Protection from stone chips - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bobs409 · 03-13-2003, 08:55 AM

I use my truck all year long and after this harsh winter, I noticed the paint is badly chipped and starting to rust on the front lower area of the step plates on my 69 short stepside. (probably other areas too but im afraid to look!)

This was just painted at the end of summer.

Is there some type of clear plastic like sticker or similar that could be applied over the paint in these high wear areas to protect them. My rockers are also taking a beating from getting in and out of the truck. I think it's going to be impossible to keep paint on these and still drive the thing...

Paint is nice but you sure do have to baby your truck afterward. I almost miss the days of flat paint and primer! LOL

On another sad note, my repro tailgate is showing signs of rust where the seams are.

Any ideas on how to keep this from happening? Maybe a thin bead of 3-M's fast-n-firm sealer before the paint?

I live in Pa. and this year has been nothing but salt on top of salt and with plenty of cinders mixed in. What a mess! Unfortunatly, this is my daily driver so...

Any tips/suggestions are welcome.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 03-13-2003, 09:09 AM

There is a clear plastic film that you can put over your paint they mainly use it on the front of car's sorry i can not seem to rember the name to it right now!!!!!

PanelDeland · 03-13-2003, 09:40 AM

You might consider having the under sides of the steps and fenders sprayed with bedliner.It would keep salt away from the bottom of those areas and would also lower the noise level.

superchevy · 03-13-2003, 11:46 AM

You can have a very thick clear coat of "rock-guard" sprayed on the specific pieces. I had this done to my front bumper/grille when I had the truck painted last November. Works great - chips, but not into the color coat or bare metal like before.
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Mudder · 03-13-2003, 12:45 PM

I had the bottom of this truck rock guarded from the lower body line down. It was on there for about 5 years and had no rock chips. It is clear and is sprayed over you paint. You dont notice it at all.

03-13-2003, 08:55 AM	#1
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Protection from stone chips I use my truck all year long and after this harsh winter, I noticed the paint is badly chipped and starting to rust on the front lower area of the step plates on my 69 short stepside. (probably other areas too but im afraid to look!) This was just painted at the end of summer. Is there some type of clear plastic like sticker or similar that could be applied over the paint in these high wear areas to protect them. My rockers are also taking a beating from getting in and out of the truck. I think it's going to be impossible to keep paint on these and still drive the thing... Paint is nice but you sure do have to baby your truck afterward. I almost miss the days of flat paint and primer! LOL On another sad note, my repro tailgate is showing signs of rust where the seams are. Any ideas on how to keep this from happening? Maybe a thin bead of 3-M's fast-n-firm sealer before the paint? I live in Pa. and this year has been nothing but salt on top of salt and with plenty of cinders mixed in. What a mess! Unfortunatly, this is my daily driver so... Any tips/suggestions are welcome. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-13-2003, 09:09 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,590	There is a clear plastic film that you can put over your paint they mainly use it on the front of car's sorry i can not seem to rember the name to it right now!!!!! __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

03-13-2003, 09:40 AM	#3
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	You might consider having the under sides of the steps and fenders sprayed with bedliner.It would keep salt away from the bottom of those areas and would also lower the noise level. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-13-2003, 11:46 AM	#4
superchevy Got big-block? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 2,453	You can have a very thick clear coat of "rock-guard" sprayed on the specific pieces. I had this done to my front bumper/grille when I had the truck painted last November. Works great - chips, but not into the color coat or bare metal like before. SC __________________ '68 CST SWB factory 396/T400 buddy buckets, a/c, ps, pb '72 Corvette convertible 454/4spd/ac, ps, pb '73 GMC Sierra Grande short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '77 K5 Blazer black on red, 350/T350/NP205 ps, pb, ac all original '78 GMC Sierra Classic short wide 454/T400 ps, pb, ac '72 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 38 built. '73 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 71 built. '75 GMC Sprint SP454. 1 of 25 built. SOLD! '72 GMC K25 4x4 468/4L80e/NP205 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...23#post4324423 SOLD!'55 Chevy gasser 496/4spd build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...96#post4324396

03-13-2003, 12:45 PM	#5
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Rock guard it! I had the bottom of this truck rock guarded from the lower body line down. It was on there for about 5 years and had no rock chips. It is clear and is sprayed over you paint. You dont notice it at all.



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