Rocker Panel Protection???

[54warrior]

I have noticed that with only 7000 miles on my 05 Titan, the rocker panels/flared part of bedside is really getting chipped up. Was wondering what anyone has done to protect this area, other than running boards/steps. I do not have any step bars on my truck, and don't want them either. Was thinking that about 3 layers of vinyl would do the trick. I know a kid that has a sign shop, and could hook me up. Probably even make some sort of design in it. Are there any other suggestions?

[RU2112SH]

A bit on the extreme side but you could Line-x the bottom of your truck. I have seen this done in both black and color match. I think its tough but I probably won't go this route untill the truck is 4-5 years old.

[rjspitz]

You could try the product in this topic:
color matching hood decal

[54warrior]

Yeah, i have heard about the 3m stuff, but it's already chipped up, and you would still see the chips if you put the clear over top. That is why i figured the vinyl would be better. My truck is red brawn, don't know what color to go with on the bottom though??

thanks

[54warrior]

I was thinking of something siimilar to this: one layer of black, then a layer of yellow, then another layer of black.

see attachment.

just not sure how the yellow would go with the red brawn, any other color suggestions?? maybe a gray color to match my wheels?

[honeykeeper]

The black Rhino spray sounds good to me..........I have the same issue.....off-road tires and gravel roads throw the stones and chip the rocker panel paint. I'm going to check on the Black Rhino spray from a shop locally.
Peace-Tom....Coffee & Bailey's

[TIsTAN]

i would probably fill the chips with paint as best i could, maybe even sand a little, and then cover over with the clear wrap...a la porsche or g35 coupe or something similar. do duallies have this already? it's easier too than doing the entire truck.

[honeykeeper]

Went to a spray liner dealer today ( not Rhino ) they said they could not spray the Titan due to their spray booth size being too small for a full sized truck. Said they need to spray from 6 feet away...I'll check on Rhino next.
Peace-Tom Highlands IPA

[RU2112SH]

Originally Posted by honeykeeper

Went to a spray liner dealer today ( not Rhino ) they said they could not spray the Titan due to their spray booth size being too small for a full sized truck. Said they need to spray from 6 feet away...I'll check on Rhino next.
Peace-Tom Highlands IPA

Let us know how it goes?

[BigRedTitan]

There is a '05 Red Alert Titan that I see at a business near my house that has the vinyl running the lower length of the truck, similar to a F-150 Lariat. Theirs is done w/ silver/grey vinyl and it looks really good. This would probably look good on a Red Brawn too.