Will tailgate chains scratch your paint??

[TJ's Chevy]

They will scratch your paint noticeably over a period of time. Especially if you go through alot of bumps. The rubber tubing is about the only way to help prevent the scratching. I'm debating on taking some of that Paint Protection Film that LMC sells and see how that works when I get to that point.

[jason999]

Originally Posted by TJ's Chevy

They will scratch your paint noticeably over a period of time. Especially if you go through alot of bumps. The rubber tubing is about the only way to help prevent the scratching. I'm debating on taking some of that Paint Protection Film that LMC sells and see how that works when I get to that point.

Thats a great idea. I hadn't thought about the paint protection film. I wonder how long base clear would need to cure before the film could be applied.

I had thought about spraying the area that might be damaged with red plasti-dip. It so happens that my red paint color is a near perfect match. Only the sheen is different but I dont think it would look bad.

Maybe I'll leave the chains off for a few months until the paint cures.

[siggyfreud]

Originally Posted by jason999

Thats a great idea. I hadn't thought about the paint protection film. I wonder how long base clear would need to cure before the film could be applied.

I had thought about spraying the area that might be damaged with red plasti-dip. It so happens that my red paint color is a near perfect match. Only the sheen is different but I dont think it would look bad.

Maybe I'll leave the chains off for a few months until the paint cures.

Conversely you could plastidip the chains instead.

But I really like the 3M clear paint protector idea.
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