Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
#1
Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
It happens to us all, driving down the road and another car or truck shoots up a small rock and hits your hood or front bumper. I have seen 1 or 2 so far on mine, I have touch up on the way but that always seems to be noticeable to me. Is there a better solution?
#2
Re: Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
I've had my TCH just over a month, and I've already got 4-5 little pits from rocks. The paint on the TCH does not seem to be as durable as other cars I've had in the past. I'm going to consider getting a clear-bra on the front dam.
#5
Re: Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
Originally Posted by kluken
My expierience with Asian auto paint, especially Toyota is it chips easy.
I've had good results with the clear bra on my HiHy...I think. No way to tell if it's been hit by rocks.
Unfortunately I can't say the same about my R Class. Due to it's design, a bra won't help. I'm getting chips all over the upper third of the hood. So it goes...
#6
Re: Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
Did my first two touch ups this last weekend. I have the deflector which saves a few inches of the leading edge, but I think the clear bra idea is probably better at covering more area but even then rock will find all of your hood equally tasty. It really seems like an unwinable battle. The question is how much money and effort you want to put into delaying the enemy.
#7
Re: Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
Originally Posted by Droid13
Did my first two touch ups this last weekend. I have the deflector which saves a few inches of the leading edge, but I think the clear bra idea is probably better at covering more area but even then rock will find all of your hood equally tasty. It really seems like an unwinable battle. The question is how much money and effort you want to put into delaying the enemy.
Here is an interesting article on the clear bras and my estimate it will cost about $450 - $500 for the entire front end including bumper and mirrors. I was quoted $225 for just the hood, side fender, and mirrors....
http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml
#8
Re: Rocks hitting hood and front bumper
Originally Posted by RCFlyer
How did your touch ups go - did you use any special techniques or gadgets that may be out there....
I'm a realist. When you see a nice car in a parking lot or while driving you never see tiny things like rock chips. You admire the look, the style, the uniqueness, the cleaniless. Only the owner knows it's true warts (and who cares about other people's warts ). I'm not fooling myself into thinking my car will be forever pristine. Avoid the big dings, treat the small wounds and keep it clean is my goal...