[mjfubar]

I know everyone here has the same problem with getting alot of rock chips in the front of there cars. I was wondering if there was anyway to help this.
I have heard of the clear bra's and am wondering how well they work out and the lifespan?
Any good waxes or polishes that help out either?
Any help thanks.

[oscargarza88]

im interested in this as well as i think i might have one of the worse rock chips on here... i dont even bother to clean my front bumper anymore cuase it still looks bad...
I try to put an extra coat of wax on there when waxing my car, i like to think it helps a bit but i dont know....
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[Raceroftomorrow]

My bumper looks horrible. Im repainting mine!

[blustile2240]

my bumper is horrible also, damn new england roads. I am getting it repainted along with my hood august 18th and i'm also doing the 3M autobon clear protectant film ($400 installed). I will take pics and post when its done. The 3M film is awesome, it came stock on my Cayenne and it works great.

[tyler_sti]

The only way I "know" works is a clear bra. Putting extra wax on will only help with dirt. The rocks smack ans scar the paint. A clear bra would take the rocks and deflect them, to leave you paint looking the same underneath. But their expensive a all heck, so it realyl depends. I said screw it a long time ago. It's a car not a prestine restored show car, so "shti happends"

[ToeKutter]

I can vouch for the clear bra. Works really well. My car came with it on, the guy paid only about $150 for it.

[mjfubar]

does anyone know who makes the clear bra's? i swear this paint isnt the strongest either i mean my civic with a maaco paint job has stronger haha.
yea i try and just keep some extra qaxx or polish or something on the front end to keep it a little slipperier haha but it really doesnt seem to be working to well...

[linkbeat]

Originally Posted by mjfubar

does anyone know who makes the clear bra's? i swear this paint isnt the strongest either i mean my civic with a maaco paint job has stronger haha.
yea i try and just keep some extra qaxx or polish or something on the front end to keep it a little slipperier haha but it really doesnt seem to be working to well...

There are a few manufacturers, but you'll want to stick with 3M. The newer stuff is supposed to be better about not fading to a yellow color. If you don't want ugly separate pieces don't get the "kits." Have someone do it that does it professionally. They'll do one piece to cover the whole bumper. It will probably cost around $500 to get both the hood and bumper done, but it's the best thing you can do for your car if you live in a rough area (imagine Colorado roads!) A lot of people just do the hood, but that leaves your bumper (the part that gets the most impact from rocks/bugs/etc.) in a vulnerable state.

[michaelc]

I did clear bra couple years back. My sti is black, so I wanted to the clearest one with the best possible protection. I found Venture Shield to be the clearest and with the best protection. I got mine installed by these guys:
Premier Protective Films International (aka Premier Mobile)

I highly recommend them. Check them out if you are thinking of going with clear bra they do really good work and they are mobile as well. Don't know if they are still using Venture products, but mine is still holding up with no signs of yellowing. Watch out for those installers that cut the film over your car, it will leave your car all cut up if they do this.

[michaelc]

For touching up rock chips I use the Langka rock chip kits...you can find them here: LANGKA Complete Paint Chip Repair Kit: Repair scratches on your car without a professional paint job! touch-up paint, scratch repair kit, chip repair, . The kit basically smooths the touch up paint that you apply so it blends in to the rest of your paint. After touching up the chips and detailing the bumper or hood, I would seriously consider putting some clear bra on because I am not aware of anything else that protects against rock chips better while looking transparent.

[mjfubar]

thanks linkbeat and michaelc good advice i will look into it. It reminds me of tint you can do it yourself but you might not be so happy with the result.
I live in the desert so it full of sand and rocks that pit and scratch the car all day long, makes for a hard life for the cars.