bdmason

I noticed that the paint is wearing out right behind both of my rear wheels . It's not chipped just wear or it looks like wear. I was curious if anyone also had this problem

Likemystoppie?

Do you have wheel spacers or the proper wheel/tire combo?

2ndof2

Yes, but mine looks like a bunch of little chips and I wouldn't call it paint wearing out. A repaint of the rear bumper after being rear-ended took care of that but some of the wear came back. I covered it with Invica-shield before it got bad. Area just forward of the rear wheels has the same wear on my car.

LMS makes a good point. Any rubbing?

The B

I've got what I call major "rash" behind the rear tires on the bumper. Thousands of little rock chips pounding the soft painted plastic bumper.

I was thinking of getting the Black rubber mud flaps with the chrome sitting girl on them (like the big rigs have) as soon as they come out. That should fix it.

bdmason

I took apic of it and it preety good to see the problem bot I can't download .it says the file is too large does anyone know how to reduce this so I'll be able to upload it here?

bdmason

here is a picture to show what I mean

dstrimbu

Wow, BD. Do you drive on gravel roads?!?

I haven't seen anything like that... how many miles?

-don

OCBen

One word:

MUDFLAPS

Matt(inMA)

I've noticed some of this starting to happen on mine. Is there an aftermarket ket that I can purchase and apply or do I need to take it to a pro to have some protective film added?

Thanks

Matt

vbizguy

There's a kit that you can buy from Xpel (www.xpel.com). I had mine professionally installed by Premier, so I can't make any representations as to the Xpel quality. I'd guess that it should be okay as their products are based on the 3M film. Good luck.

Edgy01

Sorry, that is normal wear and tear. Many years ago a company marketed some very tiny 'muflaps' for the 911SC and Carreras that were not too intrusive and prevented such a thing from happening. Not sure if they are (1) still in business or (2) make anything for hte 997s.

I consider it a badge of honor! You're actually DRIVING your car!

2ndof2

Yessir, thats some bad wear. You definately should look into some protective film after having that bad boy resprayed. Is the front showing the same behind the front wheels?

JimG

What year is your car and how many miles? I have never seen anything like this before.

Porsche_Smile

i say repaint it then 3M it......

SYMA

You mayyyyybe could get that airbrushed then have a company like Premier if not actually Premier put clear film on it.