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rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 2:16:25 PM

razorbackfan

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i've had my red h3 for over 2 months now and i was wondering if anyone else was getting quite a few rock chips to the rear fenders.i added some mud guards on the front and it seemed to prevent alot of it but i still do get them, but not as much as i did and i don't even never take mine offroading any,i guess you could say i baby mine.i seen a woman with a white h3 yesterday and i asked her if she had any problems with keeping her rear fenders from getting all chipped and scuffed up and she said that was the only problem she had with it,and i told her to get some front mud guards and it would cut most of her rock chips down.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 2:49:26 PM

Dennis

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Hey there Razor..Welcome..

I got my H3 at Lander's in Benton...I drove from OKC. OK to do the deal..very pleased with those folks...

I have only one tiny chip that I already covered with touch-up paint (and I'm also anal about my rides too)..But I put the mud flaps on right after I got it though..But there is some stuff on the market (it like a thick clear film) for covering those areas to make them more bullit proof, but you can see it too after a while, when it begins to age..so I don't know which is better, the chips or the film protection.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 3:02:36 PM

razorbackfan

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i bet that stuff your talking about is 3m paint protection film.and btw i got my h3 @ sunrise hummer in memphis but i know them where you got your h3 @(LANDERS) in BENTON,been right by it many of times.either way i live a 100 miles from memphis or little rock.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 4:27:21 PM

razorbackfan

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has anyone tried the paint protection film out there yet?let me know

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 4:41:44 PM

dilo2001gt

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No i have not but i figure if the rock is going to hit that hard it will rip the film i rather use touchup.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 4:47:46 PM

dilo2001gt

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This is good for touch ups Thanks to Dennis http://www.autovisuals.com

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 5:16:04 PM

razorbackfan

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ok i just checked out that website and i will be ordering some of that touchup real soon.thanks

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 6:04:23 PM

Linus Gump

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I covered my H3 with the 3M paint protection film. It cost me a little over a grand, but after having all of the previous brush scratches buffed out for $200, and the possibility of permenate paint damage from 4 wheeling, I think it is a wise investment on a leased vehicle, especially since I bought it for 4 wheeling. The nice thing about the stuff is if it get boogered up, it can be easily peeled off and replaced. It also comes with a 5 year warranty from defects and non abuse related failures. So far, it appears to be good stuff. I'd show pics, but it doesn't really show that well since it is clear.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/18/2006 11:44:38 PM

BlackH3CA

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It seems kinda pricey!

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 1:27:00 AM

CruisinCarAudio

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If you dont want the stone chips in your fenders, you shouldnt have bought the H3, GM has been using similar tires to the ones on the H3 for a very long time. Go find an early model H2 that has been driven on dirt or unpaved roads, they will have severely chipped fenders. The tread on the tires is deep and wide enought that they sling small pebbles at hi speeds. I had a 2000 S10 ZR2 pickup, with identical tires. I switched them out at 36000 for Super swamper radials, and from then on never got another chip, you might think Im lying or dont know what im talking about. The difference with the Swampers, is the tread its wide enough that pebbles cant get stuck, and they stay on the road where they belong.

Either switch to Super Swamper Radials, or buy some street tires and STAY ON THE ROAD

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 1:48:29 AM

skeeet

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I have the oversize mud flaps and the Adventurer's Package and after doing some brisk driving off road I was surprised to see a good number of stone chips on the rear fenders. Until I can figure out a solution I carry painters tape (applied in several layers)

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 8:34:41 AM

Dennis

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quote:

ORIGINAL: skeeet

I have the oversize mud flaps and the Adventurer's Package and after doing some brisk driving off road I was surprised to see a good number of stone chips on the rear fenders. Until I can figure out a solution I carry painters tape (applied in several layers)

Hey good idea!..or you could use seveal layers of the that wide clear packing tape...just while you're out trucking.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 11:15:21 AM

dilo2001gt

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it will leave to much glue on the paint or could take the paint off

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 6:50:48 PM

razorbackfan

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i believe every word you are saying is true crusingcaraudio,but the point is that i never take mine offroading any.in fact, the 2 1/2 months ive had it i've only had it on the gravel roads one time and that was last weekend when i went to the lake up in the ozark mountains here in central arkansas.where i think i got most of my little rock chips,dings,or whatever else you may call them is from what you you just said about how the tires were made and plus i think it has alot to do with how the rear fender flares out and the high offset of the wheel doesn't help either and it slings debris up off the highway or even bugs could be hitting the rear fenders.cause here in arkansas we got some big bug problem and the highways are not that great.

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RE: rock chips on the rear fenders - 5/19/2006 6:52:49 PM

Dennis

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Gotta watch out for the dead chickens too along the roads..