Kybball#1

iTrader: (20)

Hey guys, ive had in authentic Vertex front lip for around 2 months. And i just realized this weekend how bad the rock chips already are on it. The previous two front lips I had did not do this. My paint guy is really good. I am wondering if that is just what happens to the Vertex or is it something my paint guy didnt do. Can anyone with one chime in. Thanks

rule1223

iTrader: (15)

they didn't spray enough clear coat this time maybe, bring back to them (pay if needed) ask them to spray one more layer of clear. i drive on freeway all the time (5 days a week), and i asked my paint guy to spray extra clear coat on the front lip, been half a year, no rock chip yet, , you can't have your front lip rock chip free but this will help.

laobo979

iTrader: (5)

None avoidable unless you blue tape it. Even my 250 sgm with gfx had rock chip all over the front end.

305is350

iTrader: (5)

Just get some custom clear bra on it that's it...

Sffd103

iTrader: (16)

My Vertex is all chipped up now too! On Black it shows a lot. I should have clear bra'd it!!!!!!

SCWB

The lip must be cleaned and free from oil, silicone, mold lubricant.

There must be "paint adhesive primer" before the layer of real paint so that the paint sticks with the surface very well, finished by nice Clear Coat. The paint itself must be fortified with "flexibility enhanced additive" so that it becomes soft and doesn't prone to chip.

montgb

iTrader: (7)

Repaint and clearbra - problem solved.

3sgte_slow

iTrader: (4)

wow, only two months and rock chips are showing already? Maybe add extra clear?

dubsesd

Is it fiberglass?

Fiberglass lips are crap and chip very easy compared to oem style plastic.

Eldr1dgE

My experience with fiberglass is that the paint chips very easily and is more noticeable when chipped..usually the abs plastic or poly urethane kits are more chip friendly and not as noticeable..If you use your car as a daily driver, I would repaint and add a clear bra especially on the lip..

Tabaka

iTrader: (8)

Not sure if you have any autobody skills, but there is a good thread about DIY painting...

http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=12979

dcruiser

Just like they commented, repaint it and add extra clear coat.

pli

iTrader: (1)

touch up paint that temporarily. get it resprayed later down the road and clear bra it then.

im assuming your painter didnt heat up the paint that well or just not enough clear coat like some of the members are saying.

quang

iTrader: (8)

raise your car... you are collecting all the road debits and that's why

Kybball#1

iTrader: (20)

Quang, im only on S-Techs Called the shop, taking it back in, hopefully they fix it for free , they said they would add for clear....