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Old 5/7/13, 12:39 PM
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Road rash on rocker panels

Rocker panels behind front wheels after ~9,000 miles of daily driving:

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The damage is already done, but I will be getting these ASAP to keep it from getting worse:
http://www.americanmuscle.com/front-...ards-1012.html
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Yep. I also applied 3M Clear Mask to the rockers so I can always remove and re-apply. They feel pretty roughed up even with the splash guards.
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I have 8,500 miles and no issues like that. Have you been down a dirty road?
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Originally Posted by Rando
I have 8,500 miles and no issues like that. Have you been down a dirty road?
Nothing bad enough to cause that much chipping. I think it's worse on Brembo cars since the wheels stick out further and the summer tires fling up more crap than all-seasons.

There's not one bit of rash behind the rear tires thanks to the factory splash guards, really wish Ford had put guards on the front as well...
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11,000 miles for me and nothing like that. A few chips in the front bumper and a small one on the hood, but the rockers are perfect. The wheels on the other hand are not holding up as well, but that's for another thread.
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Might check with the dealer on warranty service for it. Seems like the paint may have been to thin. Never hurts to ask......
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I'm lucky or unlucky. All of my chips are on the windshield.
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Originally Posted by mfc133
Nothing bad enough to cause that much chipping. I think it's worse on Brembo cars since the wheels stick out further and the summer tires fling up more crap than all-seasons.

There's not one bit of rash behind the rear tires thanks to the factory splash guards, really wish Ford had put guards on the front as well...
You can probably cover it up nicely with these
http://jaegerbrothersauto.com/auto-p...odels_593.html

They have a lot of good reviews
https://themustangsource.com/f726/10...guards-508283/
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Ordered the Jaeger Brothers splash guards (got them from AM since I'm in PA).

I'm curious to hear from other Brembo owners to see if they're having this same problem.
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Originally Posted by mfc133
Ordered the Jaeger Brothers splash guards (got them from AM since I'm in PA).

I'm curious to hear from other Brembo owners to see if they're having this same problem.
I have a Black 2011 GT Performance Package with Brembo's and don't have this problem. My rockers have some small chips and dirt from normal driving but not like what you're experiencing. I don't drive the car everyday but if I did I would definitely have our Splash guards on the car to prevent a lot of road rash from happening!

I hope this helps! We really appreciate your business and loyalty, please let me know if you have any questions or need some assistance in the near future.

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They're not an exact match to the rears, but they're so unnoticeable it doesn't even matter. No rattle or anything at highway speeds either.


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