PAINT

Is it just me but the H3 is made for off road and the paint is crap you look at it the wrong way you get a scratch so when i take it off road new paint job evertime . I think it time to sell f GM

yea well, the 3 was built for the masses. Its a Hummer but your not gonna get the quality of the high end trucks like the 1 or 2, or the other high end GM vehicles. Its on par with the other GM price point vehicles. I appreciat that GM made a smart move with the 3, its what will help the Hummer brand survive. You can only sell so many 70K bohemouths into an area before its saturated, but from what I hear the dealerships cant keep the 3's on the lot. Everyone can afford one. But unfortunately with that comes sacrifices in quality.

Mark..I understand you wanting to keep the new car look, as I intend to do..But I don't think there is a car made that the paint can withstand the rigors of OFF ROADING and I don't think any of the HUMMER models holds a higher candle to any better claim to fame in the paint dept...It is an accepted fact amongst the off roaders that a scratch or dent is a baptism by fire sort of honor badge (sick bastards), but anyway Keep a good polymer protectant on the finish and that will somewhat repel minor pin striping by tree branches...See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.

I haven't takin mine off road yet and some how it has a chip in the passenger door! i think it came from the tires. they do like to grab rocks!

Does anyone have any info on 3M protective film that protects against chips and scratches? Added mud flaps Thurs. and it does help some but those 33's do throw a lot of stones.

Dennis, I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one. I know for a fact that the paint on the H1 & H2 is a high quality job. I've had body work done on my 2 and the shop had a little difficulty replicating the quality. It took them 3 times to get it right, and they are a top of the line shop. The H2 undergoes a complete immersion in an electrostatic primer bath, thats why they offer a lifetime warranty on body corrosion. I'm not real sure about the warrenty on the 3 in that respect.
Besides, the only guy's complaining about pait are you 3 owners. This isnt the only thread about that. I do agree that offroading has its hazards in the paint dept. but I have had many experiences running down narrow tree lined trails with branches the size of your thumb scraping donwn my paint, like nails on a chalkboard and never a scratch. I drive a highway to work everyday that you could call the worlds biggest sand blaster, I mean I replace my windshield every spring. Currently I have 22 rock chips in my windshild, none in the paint, that cant be a coinsidence. My wifes toyota drives the same highway every day and it looks like it has freckles, so many chips. The H2's paint is bowlingball. This I know.

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

Mark..I understand you wanting to keep the new car look, as I intend to do..But I don't think there is a car made that the paint can withstand the rigors of OFF ROADING and I don't think any of the HUMMER models holds a higher candle to any better claim to fame in the paint dept...It is an accepted fact amongst the off roaders that a scratch or dent is a baptism by fire sort of honor badge (sick bastards), but anyway Keep a good polymer protectant on the finish and that will somewhat repel minor pin striping by tree branches...See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.

Here's an interesting article on paint. I wondered why the paint on my Mercedes was so superior.

http://www.properautocare.com/aregepadi.html

Thanks for the article. I learned a couple of thing from it and I work for one of the 3 companies mentioned. I don't have an issue with my paint on the H3 (at least not yet, it's new). I just don't like throwing stones from my own tires on to the wheel wells and doors, so I would like to find a way to protect them a little. The mud flaps are helping the front doors. Do you or anyone one else have any ideas? Denis?

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ORIGINAL: G Man

Here's an interesting article on paint. I wondered why the paint on my Mercedes was so superior.

http://www.properautocare.com/aregepadi.html

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ORIGINAL: flexline

Dennis, I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one. I know for a fact that the paint on the H1 & H2 is a high quality job. I've

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

I understand

you must have the special H2, bacause the paint on mine is no better than any other mass produced vehicle. i've got chips from the chrome hood straps i took off, and plenty of pinstripes down the side (sorry dennis, i'm one of those sick bastards). most buff out by hand, but there's too much truck to break the buffer out every time i come back from a run. aside from H1s that AMG builds for the military, i doubt the paint job is special in any way. but, i'm not an expert, i just know that the paint on the bus sticks to some of the trees on the trails. may suck if i ever decide to sell it, but i don't see that happening any time soon.

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ORIGINAL: retnuh5

Thanks for the article. I learned a couple of thing from it and I work for one of the 3 companies mentioned. I don't have an issue with my paint on the H3 (at least not yet, it's new). I just don't like throwing stones from my own tires on to the wheel wells and doors, so I would like to find a way to protect them a little. The mud flaps are helping the front doors. Do you or anyone one else have any ideas? Denis?

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ORIGINAL: G Man

Here's an interesting article on paint. I wondered why the paint on my Mercedes was so superior.

http://www.properautocare.com/aregepadi.html

i don't know if this is for you or not, but some of the people i go on runs with (sick bastards all) have had their fenders "Line-X"ed. it's not the most attractive protectant available, but from across the parking lot, on a black vehicle, it's hard to tell. if you're going to be flinging dirt a lot, it may be something to look into. otherwise, search for the 3M product that can cover the parts that get road-blasted.

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ORIGINAL: flexline

Dennis, I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one. I know for a fact that the paint on the H1 & H2 is a high quality job. I've had body work done on my 2 and the shop had a little difficulty replicating the quality. It took them 3 times to get it right, and they are a top of the line shop. The H2 undergoes a complete immersion in an electrostatic primer bath, thats why they offer a lifetime warranty on body corrosion. I'm not real sure about the warrenty on the 3 in that respect.
Besides, the only guy's complaining about pait are you 3 owners. This isnt the only thread about that. I do agree that offroading has its hazards in the paint dept. but I have had many experiences running down narrow tree lined trails with branches the size of your thumb scraping donwn my paint, like nails on a chalkboard and never a scratch. I drive a highway to work everyday that you could call the worlds biggest sand blaster, I mean I replace my windshield every spring. Currently I have 22 rock chips in my windshild, none in the paint, that cant be a coinsidence. My wifes toyota drives the same highway every day and it looks like it has freckles, so many chips. The H2's paint is bowlingball. This I know.

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

Mark..I understand you wanting to keep the new car look, as I intend to do..But I don't think there is a car made that the paint can withstand the rigors of OFF ROADING and I don't think any of the HUMMER models holds a higher candle to any better claim to fame in the paint dept...It is an accepted fact amongst the off roaders that a scratch or dent is a baptism by fire sort of honor badge (sick bastards), but anyway Keep a good polymer protectant on the finish and that will somewhat repel minor pin striping by tree branches...See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.

The H3 has a pretty good rust through warranty also, I can't remember exactly what is right now..But have you looked at the underside of Shorty's bus lately for an 03 model? it is is a rust pit (BTW "Sick Bastard" is a term of endearment, Shorty knows this)..So Whatever it is I'm sure different environments will play differently on the finish..However I know for a fact that the Benz, at least the 1990's models, had the best paint in the industry..Something like 7 layers.

PS..Aren't the H1 or the military Humvees made out of Kevlar?

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

Mark..I understand you wanting to keep the new car look, as I intend to do..But I don't think there is a car made that the paint can withstand the rigors of OFF ROADING and I don't think any of the HUMMER models holds a higher candle to any better claim to fame in the paint dept...It is an accepted fact amongst the off roaders that a scratch or dent is a baptism by fire sort of honor badge (sick bastards), but anyway Keep a good polymer protectant on the finish and that will somewhat repel minor pin striping by tree branches...See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.

I just bought that yesterday bcause you said it was good so i went to wash the truck yesterday to put that on and the thing is all scratched it like they put a thin layer of paint on the car my 4 runner paint was like rocks. likey i have not taken it 4 wheeling

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ORIGINAL: dilo2001gt


.See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.



I just bought that yesterday bcause you said it was good so i went to wash the truck yesterday to put that on and the thing is all scratched it like they put a thin layer of paint on the car my 4 runner paint was like rocks. likey i have not taken it 4 wheeling

I'm not following you..Are you saying it didn't help??..I used it on the H3 with spectacular results, I've used it on the wifey's Jag (dark Green) and I've never seen a more deep wet shine and the fine swirls and scratches disappear. Makes the finish look like glass..I won't use anything else...Meguires says they'll refund you if you're not satisfied..

Here's something that might help as well. I ordered the set for mine.

http://www.xpel.com/products/configurator.asp?prevtype=1&prevyear=2006&prevmake=51&prevmodel=0&prevsubmodel=0&prevseries=0&type=1&year=2006&make=51&model=1065

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

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ORIGINAL: dilo2001gt


.See this THREAD for the best stuff that's affordable.



I just bought that yesterday bcause you said it was good so i went to wash the truck yesterday to put that on and the thing is all scratched it like they put a thin layer of paint on the car my 4 runner paint was like rocks. likey i have not taken it 4 wheeling

I'm not following you..Are you saying it didn't help??..I used it on the H3 with spectacular results, I've used it on the wifey's Jag (dark Green) and I've never seen a more deep wet shine and the fine swirls and scratches disappear. Makes the finish look like glass..I won't use anything else...Meguires says they'll refund you if you're not satisfied..

No i have not have a chance to i been doing eveything tring to get the scatch out it very light on the front fender could not be some where i could not see it plus today i bought the detailer too so i have the wax and detailer

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ORIGINAL: G Man

Here's something that might help as well. I ordered the set for mine.

http://www.xpel.com/products/configurator.asp?prevtype=1&prevyear=2006&prevmake=51&prevmodel=0&prevsubmodel=0&prevseries=0&type=1&year=2006&make=51&model=1065

Let us know when you get it on and send pics

G Man, how do you like the Xpel protectant film? I am thinking of getting it as well, but wanted to hear if you liked it or not. Thanks.

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ORIGINAL: G Man

Here's something that might help as well. I ordered the set for mine.

http://www.xpel.com/products/configurator.asp?prevtype=1&prevyear=2006&prevmake=51&prevmodel=0&prevsubmodel=0&prevseries=0&type=1&year=2006&make=51&model=1065

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ORIGINAL: sreasor

G Man, how do you like the Xpel protectant film? I am thinking of getting it as well, but wanted to hear if you liked it or not. Thanks.

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ORIGINAL: G Man

Here's something that might help as well. I ordered the set for mine.

http://www.xpel.com/products/configurator.asp?prevtype=1&prevyear=2006&prevmake=51&prevmodel=0&prevsubmodel=0&prevseries=0&type=1&year=2006&make=51&model=1065

I have used it on every car/truck I have owned in the past five years. Very happy customer.

Cool. Thanks for the info. I ordered a Victory Red H3 with the off-road package back in March. My dealer called me today to say that it's built and should arrive at the dealership by the end of the month. I'll have the Xpel put on it soon after.

I'm getting that stuff put on as well. Mine is 3M. I dont know if they are the manufaturer and Xpel is the brand nname, or if it is a different product. I'm not stopping at the bra area and rockers, though. I'm getting the sides done as well to protect from scratches and off road paint damage. Grand total on that job will be $1100

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ORIGINAL: Linus Gump

I'm getting that stuff put on as well. Mine is 3M. I dont know if they are the manufaturer and Xpel is the brand nname, or if it is a different product. I'm not stopping at the bra area and rockers, though. I'm getting the sides done as well to protect from scratches and off road paint damage. Grand total on that job will be $1100

The Xpel is 3M material.