RogerArrick Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 My GT-C came with a couple of real good chin spoiler scrapes but I wanted to get some experience with driving it before having it repainted. During that time I've put another one on it. I've learned a few places to stay away from in town but there's always a new one to surprise me. The body shop said they can fix me up for $100 and respray both sides right below the crease, which is fine, but I'm sure I'll scrape it again within a couple of months. So, I'm wondering if there are any solutions to solve this like a replaceable skid plate of some sort. I've seen some thick skid plates on Vipers. They look real pricey and possibly carbon fiber. It would be cool if we could buy a curved piece that fit perfectly over the left and right side in that area that gets scraped then just replace as necessary. I'm wondering if a clear or painted vacuum formed piece would do the trick. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 My GT-C came with a couple of real good chin spoiler scrapes but I wanted to get some experience with driving it before having it repainted. During that time I've put another one on it. I've learned a few places to stay away from in town but there's always a new one to surprise me. The body shop said they can fix me up for $100 and respray both sides right below the crease, which is fine, but I'm sure I'll scrape it again within a couple of months. So, I'm wondering if there are any solutions to solve this like a replaceable skid plate of some sort. I've seen some thick skid plates on Vipers. They look real pricey and possibly carbon fiber. It would be cool if we could buy a curved piece that fit perfectly over the left and right side in that area that gets scraped then just replace as necessary. I'm wondering if a clear or painted vacuum formed piece would do the trick. Any thoughts? I scrape mine all the time and I use a either rustoleum or dupli-color touch up spray but have never seen any in your color. Half of the 100.00 is the paint so if you get it done make sure you get the left over paint. The GT500 splitter that everyone is putting on the front of their cars will give some protect unless you hit something that tears it off. I suggest be more cautious driving. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildAzCat Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 It's hard to avoid getting it scratched up. I ended repainting it and install the GT500 splitter. The splitter gets a scratch now and then but I just use a fine file and take them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I've been lucky so far (knock on wood) I haven't scraped mine yet, I make sure I hit everything at an angle so this dosen't happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsybtch Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I scraped mine once......It taught me to NEVER, EVER, pull into a parking spot head on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 GT500 splitter FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerArrick Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 (edited) Umm, I don't know what a splitter is. There are plenty of places in my town where going in at an angle still scrapes. Just to clarify, the scrapes are not from running into curbs or pulling too far into parking places, they are from going through drainage dips at the entrance of retail places. The scrapes are not on the center section of the bumper, but only on the sides. I always go through at an angle. Edited June 15, 2011 by RogerArrick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michschi Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Umm, I don't know what a splitter is. There are plenty of places in my town where going in at an angle still scrapes. Just to clarify, the scrapes are not from running into curbs or pulling too far into parking places, they are from going through drainage dips at the entrance of retail places. The scrapes are not on the center section of the bumper, but only on the sides. I always go through at an angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACERX009 Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 GT500 splitter FTW! Go to the GT500 forum and you find one on the front its a flat lip on the bottom of the front bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffIsHereToo Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 I've been lucky so far (knock on wood) I haven't scraped mine yet, I make sure I hit everything at an angle so this dosen't happen. LOL....you have less than 2000 mi on your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 LOL....you have less than 2000 mi on your car! Hey....................get it right..........2866.7!!!!!!!...........LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) Paint pens FTW! They work very well and match adequately- Testors paint pens. They're acrylic enamel thats durable and comes in gloss white and gloss black. Edited June 16, 2011 by socalwrench Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007_Shelby_GT Posted June 16, 2011 Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Haven't seen any rattle-can Dupli-Color in Grabber Orange, but they do make a great match for Performance White! I just got through sanding and repainting the lower portion of my front fascia to fix my scrapes! (I didn't bother fixing the scrapes until I managed to ding the fascia on the ramps while loading up for Sebring!) The GT500 splitter looks great, (even though it makes the front-end even lower!), has anyone painted their GT500 splitter to match body color and stripes? Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerArrick Posted June 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2011 Paint pens FTW! They work very well and match adequately- Testors paint pens. They're acrylic enamel thats durable and comes in gloss white and gloss black. There is a testors Grabber Orange Lacquer rattle can for sale on ebay every once in a while. I bought one but don't have it yet. My understanding is it should have a clear on top, but we'll see. I've used the Ford GO paint pen and it works good too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalwrench Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 There is a testors Grabber Orange Lacquer rattle can for sale on ebay every once in a while. I bought one but don't have it yet. My understanding is it should have a clear on top, but we'll see. I've used the Ford GO paint pen and it works good too. Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Don't use any lacquer on your car. To my knowledge, lacquer can only go on top of laquer. Modern cars are painted using enamels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormeaston Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 LOL....you have less than 2000 mi on your car! After I thought about this for awhile.........................kinda creeping me out................................are you stalking me???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunky Posted June 17, 2011 Report Share Posted June 17, 2011 There is a testors Grabber Orange Lacquer rattle can for sale on ebay every once in a while. I bought one but don't have it yet. My understanding is it should have a clear on top, but we'll see. I've used the Ford GO paint pen and it works good too. try http://www.expresspa...3&idCategory=23 I've painted add-on parts, but haven't tried to touch up nicks yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdshelby Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 anyone tried Dr Colorchip.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueHeaven Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 (edited) Here is another good sight for touch up spray cans grabber orange is paint code U3 called velencia. I used their paint (Vista Blue) to paint my strut tower brace. paint was spot on. You can also buy the clear coat in another can to cover the rattle can paint. http://automotivetouchup.com/ Jeff Edited February 14, 2012 by MyBlueHeaven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EL SHELBY Posted February 13, 2012 Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 I recently picked up a BOSS 302 splitter (not the LS version) that I'm going to attempt mounting. Hope to have it done before the Bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 How difficult was it to install the GT500 splitter? What additional hardware did you need? Looks fantastic.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko211 Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I have a Lotus Elise that incorporates exactly what was proposed in the beginning of this thread. (2 skid plates that are designed to abused, removed and replaced as needed). Also There are plenty of Ferrari's that do the same thing. I was also wondering and hoping that I could find something similar that would keep a stock appearance but protect the lower portion. The GT500 splitter looks nice and it's a great solution but I'm trying to decide if I want a full splitter on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFPEELE Posted March 12, 2012 Report Share Posted March 12, 2012 have the same problem .I am thinking of sanding the very under side and coat it with the bed rino bed linner...just at the body line so you wont really see it .....any thoughts ...jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve.Madrid Posted March 14, 2012 Report Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ok....so yes I have scraped mine and I am seriously considering the GT500 splitter. Aside from the obvious of 'it looks cool', what is the purpose of a splitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelbydream1 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 anyone tried Dr Colorchip.com? Yes-Have bought paint from them for a couple of vehicles. Exact match every time. I would recommend them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LAK3RS Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 How difficult was it to install the GT500 splitter? What additional hardware did you need? Looks fantastic.. Any word on this regarding the installation of the splitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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