Does the strap clips scratch/chip the vehicle's paint?
69969
I haven't noticed anything. I remove the rack when I'm not using it, though.
409902
If you use the strap that comes with it to secure your bike to the rack you won't have any issues with it swinging and scratching your car.
942883
As far as I can tell it is. I've had it for a little while now and there's no scratches on it. it's in and out my pocket all the time, in the cup holder in my car, sliding around my bag etc... And there's no scratches yet.
734762
I use it on mine all the time with no scratches or problem. I have been using it for over a year..
524596
The clip is painted black, it wears off fairly easy. I like the way it looks once it starts to wear off though.
101909
Mine has a minor scuff on one end from dropping it out the window to test how shock resistant it is. As for "normal" everyday wear and tear; I'm going to say that over time it will show scratches and scuffs, but unless you're dropping it out the window the matte black finish should hold up well under normal conditions.
1678787
I have not seen any noticeable scratches. The metal of the hooks actually touch the car at the curve behind and under the trunk lip
1011786
Not at all. I've put it quite a few hours on this trainer with not even a smudge on paint/decals on rim.
1069463
These clips are coated with a rubbery type material so they won't scratch. We did not experience any problems with the clips when we used them. We did use them on the sides of the rear door of our minivan to keep the saddlebag from shifting, as we have a roof rack.
207516
A dirty car? Not sure about the reference, but if properly installed there no reason for scuff or damage of the roof paint. I have put them on and removed a couple of times and there is a very small "mark" where the clamps attached, but they are barely noticeable and nothing that wouldb't come off with some wax or cleaning product. If you over tighten the clamps, of course you can cause damage, so don't! After all, the metal is pretty thin around the car. The tightening tool that comes with the kit has a torque indicator, so you can see when it is tight enough. You really have to over do it to do some damage. Hope this helps. A dirty car? Not sure about the reference, but if properly installed there no reason for scuff or damage of the roof paint. I have put them on and removed a couple of times and there is a very small "mark" where the clamps attached, but they are barely noticeable and nothing that wouldb't come off with some wax or cleaning product. If you over tighten the clamps, of course you can cause damage, so don't! After all, the metal is pretty thin around the car. The tightening tool that comes with the kit has a torque indicator, so you can see when it is tight enough. You really have to... » Read More A dirty car? Not sure about the reference, but if properly installed there no reason for scuff or damage of the roof paint. I have put them on and removed a couple of times and there is a very small "mark" where the clamps attached, but they are barely noticeable and nothing that wouldb't come off with some wax or cleaning product. If you over tighten the clamps, of course you can cause damage, so don't! After all, the metal is pretty thin around the car. The tightening tool that comes with the kit has a torque indicator, so you can see when it is tight enough. You really have to over do it to do some damage. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1357072
One, there is a rubber strip on the inside of the clip. Two, mounted it is immobilized so nothing to rub or scratch. Three plastic doesn't scratch metal.
151835
I have not had any problems attaching or detaching my strap. By the way this is a great pick-up. I ordered two of them, one for a classical guitar and one for a really old steel string dreadnought acoustic.
1884773
My model does not. You must use the bolt to affix the housing to the strap. I think newer models do come with a quick clip. I have only used it a couple of time and this was not a problem for me.
590003
It is hard to avoid any wear off of the blue even if this claw mount is being put on gently with steady hands. I compensate such blue wear by using a gun blue pen on my GSG STG-44. There is no scratch into the gun metal. Hope this helps.
1163930
No. I go everywhere with my camera. It gets tossed around. I haven't noticed any scratches.
1357075
The top clip rests on an aluminum band across the face of the phone abover the screen. I see no indication of any scratching on the phone in my more than 6 months of use.
1977346
My dogs scratch and bite the bars sometimes and the paint is still in excellent shape and I've had it for almost a year. The only part that chipped on mines is the part where the latch slides to close the door.