Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jason999 · 08-08-2015, 12:43 PM

Hello,

Im getting ready to send my 66 fleetside for paint and body work.

I have heard some say that if you use the correct rubber parts and adjust your latches right the old chains are fine.

Does anyone here use the original chain tailgate setup with nice paint?

Thanks,
Jason

AcampoDave · 08-08-2015, 10:08 PM

Yep, I use chains with nice paint and I got the scratches. Not bad though, because I'm careful. They don't bother me too much because I do load the truck sometimes for dump trips and home store runs so it's got a few other "beauty marks" to compliment the chain marks. I dont have any correct rubber parts and my hooks are kinda bent too so that may be the problem.

**TJ's Chevy** · 08-09-2015, 10:53 AM

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 · 08-09-2015, 11:59 AM

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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.

Boedean1981 · 08-09-2015, 12:10 PM

May look at actually getting chains that are coated. I used to use it on a few of my projects to protect the paint.

creep · 08-09-2015, 12:49 PM

These are kinda expensive but they are really cool...

http://www.relicate.com/shop/leather...e-chain-covers

61K10 · 08-09-2015, 12:56 PM

If i got a set, then i would need a horse trailer, then a horse of course.

siggyfreud · 08-09-2015, 01:05 PM

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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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jason999 · 08-09-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

If i got a set, then i would need a horse trailer, then a horse of course.

Youre right, those could get expensive. You didn't even mention a saddle, boots, and a hat. Even after all that I would be wearing a polo shirt and slacks, as I sttod next to my horse in the living room, so I guess I would need new clothes and a barn.

So, do you think that it would still damage my paint over time if the chains were covered with rubber or leather?

I have some of the clear rubber tubing and some chrome chains/hardware but I'm getting worried as I think about my new paint. Im sending it for body/paint this week so I need to decide if I want to mount the chain hardware or not.

66BigBackWindow · 08-10-2015, 05:22 PM

I have seen over the years clear plastic tubing that would not only protect the paint but also show off the chromed chain and hook. MSC industrial supply has it in 2" inside diameter for less than $7 a foot and you cut to length. I would thing a good sized hardware/home store would have it as well. If you looked at AC condensate drain tube at a plumbing supply it would likely be cheaper yet.

BigDan3131 · 08-10-2015, 11:53 PM

I will probably use the hose too but then cover it in that mesh style wire loom they sell now to give it a cleaner look.

BR3W CITY · 08-11-2015, 12:22 AM

Made my own coated cables for a few bucks using the old hooks.

brokenspoke · 08-11-2015, 06:49 AM

I used heat shrink tubing to cover my chains

cooperhw · 08-12-2015, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 61K10

If i got a set, then i would need a horse trailer, then a horse of course.

"A horse is a horse of course of course, unless the horse is name is Mister ?

theastronaut · 08-12-2015, 05:01 PM

I used PPG paint protection film on the '65 I restored. Has around 1,000 miles on it and no damage to the paint.

ND-1965C10 · 08-15-2015, 10:14 AM

I have had mine on for years and no scratching with some sort of cover over the chain. Mine is like a fake leather. Now where the hook goes thru the body is a different story for me.

cooperhw · 08-17-2015, 10:38 AM

You answered your own question in the title.

Chains<<<<<Paint. Yep.

62step · 08-17-2015, 03:32 PM

I like the cover over the chain idea, or the plasti dip idea, just dip it multiple times, when worn out, dip it again..

jason999 · 08-17-2015, 07:07 PM

Thanks! Ive decided to leave the original chain set up on the truck.

I am going to have the eye pieces that bolt to the tailgate painted, along with the truck. When they get scratched by the hook, I will probably unbolt them and try powdercoat.

08-08-2015, 12:43 PM	#1
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? Hello, Im getting ready to send my 66 fleetside for paint and body work. I have heard some say that if you use the correct rubber parts and adjust your latches right the old chains are fine. Does anyone here use the original chain tailgate setup with nice paint? Thanks, Jason

08-08-2015, 10:08 PM	#2
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,733	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? Yep, I use chains with nice paint and I got the scratches. Not bad though, because I'm careful. They don't bother me too much because I do load the truck sometimes for dump trips and home store runs so it's got a few other "beauty marks" to compliment the chain marks. I dont have any correct rubber parts and my hooks are kinda bent too so that may be the problem.

08-09-2015, 10:53 AM	#3
TJ's Chevy Post Whore Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? 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. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

08-09-2015, 12:10 PM	#5
Boedean1981 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: HAYSVILLE Posts: 85	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? May look at actually getting chains that are coated. I used to use it on a few of my projects to protect the paint.

08-09-2015, 12:49 PM	#6
creep Registered Loser Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Elyria, OH Posts: 1,523	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? These are kinda expensive but they are really cool... http://www.relicate.com/shop/leather...e-chain-covers __________________ ((..)) ((0)) '63 GMC lwb, 383, th350, lays frame, genuine patina. The Build Thread - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374267 '88 Astro cargo bagged, shaved, phantom grille. SOLD '50 Chevy 2 door sedan awaiting attention. 2014 Silverado Ext cab, 5.3, daily driver.

08-09-2015, 12:56 PM	#7
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? If i got a set, then i would need a horse trailer, then a horse of course. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

08-10-2015, 05:22 PM	#10
66BigBackWindow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Panama NE Posts: 78	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I have seen over the years clear plastic tubing that would not only protect the paint but also show off the chromed chain and hook. MSC industrial supply has it in 2" inside diameter for less than $7 a foot and you cut to length. I would thing a good sized hardware/home store would have it as well. If you looked at AC condensate drain tube at a plumbing supply it would likely be cheaper yet.

08-10-2015, 11:53 PM	#11
BigDan3131 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Maple Valley, WA Posts: 1,913	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I will probably use the hose too but then cover it in that mesh style wire loom they sell now to give it a cleaner look. __________________ Custom Painter/Restoration Specialist 1965 GMC 3/4 Ton LB SOLD? 1964 Chevy El Camino in full restoration 1991 Chevy S10 288K+ miles 2nd Owner SOLD 2020 RAM 1500 Warlock

08-11-2015, 12:22 AM	#12
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? Made my own coated cables for a few bucks using the old hooks. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

08-11-2015, 06:49 AM	#13
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I used heat shrink tubing to cover my chains

08-12-2015, 05:01 PM	#15
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,881	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I used PPG paint protection film on the '65 I restored. Has around 1,000 miles on it and no damage to the paint. __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

08-15-2015, 10:14 AM	#16
ND-1965C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 31	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I have had mine on for years and no scratching with some sort of cover over the chain. Mine is like a fake leather. Now where the hook goes thru the body is a different story for me. Attached Images __________________ 1965C10 fawn 1965C10 yellow - project to be 1965K10

08-17-2015, 10:38 AM	#17
cooperhw Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Mesa AZ (Near Phoenix) Posts: 2,302	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? You answered your own question in the title. Chains<<<<<Paint. Yep. __________________ "Life is too short to drive a boring vehicle". Later, Wayne

08-17-2015, 03:32 PM	#18
62step Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Rock Hill SC Posts: 156	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? I like the cover over the chain idea, or the plasti dip idea, just dip it multiple times, when worn out, dip it again..

08-17-2015, 07:07 PM	#19
jason999 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Knoxville Posts: 166	Re: Will tailgate chains scratch your paint?? Thanks! Ive decided to leave the original chain set up on the truck. I am going to have the eye pieces that bolt to the tailgate painted, along with the truck. When they get scratched by the hook, I will probably unbolt them and try powdercoat.



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