Paint question

[rwolak1]

In the process of painting an '87 GN.

Question: it looks like there is "chip guard" on the lower portion of the car from the mid-door down. Is that how these cars came from the factory? If it is standard, does anyone know if there is a specific paint that should be used or is any "chip guard" OK?

Thanx

 

[Johnnie]

My stock / not repainted '87 GN has it. Don't know if it was an option or not,,though.

 

[626gn]

They all came off the assembly line with it. Many do away with it when repainting but its personal preference.

 

[Night_train01]

There is a stone guard you can apply before the base coat goes on, this will give the paint that same effect.

 

[1986 Buick GX1]

In the process of painting an '87 GN.

Question: it looks like there is "chip guard" on the lower portion of the car from the mid-door down. Is that how these cars came from the factory? If it is standard, does anyone know if there is a specific paint that should be used or is any "chip guard" OK?

Thanx

I used some spray can rock guard from NAPA on an S15 Jimmy I had painted years ago that held up very well.
The directions said to put it on in layers for desired texture. I tried that on some cardboard, but turned out too rough.
I kept applying one coat after another until it flowed together and it turned out smoother just like factory. I sanded / blended the top edge so there wasn't a sharp tape line as well.
Just some ideas.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MMM08949

 

[rwolak1]

I used some spray can rock guard from NAPA on an S15 Jimmy I had painted years ago that held up very well.
The directions said to put it on in layers for desired texture. I tried that on some cardboard, but turned out too rough.
I kept applying one coat after another until it flowed together and it turned out smoother just like factory. I sanded / blended the top edge so there wasn't a sharp tape line as well.
Just some ideas.

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/MMM08949

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Thanx for all of the replies. I wasn't sure if it was "factory" or not. I've used stone guard before and will redo the '87. Just some added protection for the bottom half of the car.