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**1project2many** · 05-25-2016, 09:07 AM

I accepted long ago that the paint wouldn't stay perfect on my truck. I enjoy driving it and some parts of the truck show its status as an 18 year old restoration that doesn't stay parked every year. I feel the spots on my tailgate are small and do not detract from the overall appearance. The chain protectors, straight from GM, leave black marks on the bed. This is also part of the nature of the original truck. The marks can be removed easily.

I wonder if plastic hooks would do a better job of protecting the paint.

05-25-2016, 09:07 AM	#6
1project2many Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Lakes Region NH Posts: 3,217	Re: Tailgate chain hook damaging paint I accepted long ago that the paint wouldn't stay perfect on my truck. I enjoy driving it and some parts of the truck show its status as an 18 year old restoration that doesn't stay parked every year. I feel the spots on my tailgate are small and do not detract from the overall appearance. The chain protectors, straight from GM, leave black marks on the bed. This is also part of the nature of the original truck. The marks can be removed easily. I wonder if plastic hooks would do a better job of protecting the paint.