Stone Chips on car paint?

Zorro · Aug 18, 2006

Hi guys,

Just wondering how are you dealing with stone chipping on the front of the car.
I've seen nasty damage done by flying stones on the road and wonder if anyone of you is using some type of protection to minimize the damage.
Any thoughts?

steeevo · Aug 18, 2006

dont drive behind semi trucks and if there are semi trucks that cannot be avoided, pass it up. stone chips can not be stopped. just try to avoid getting too many.

BurntGauge · Aug 18, 2006

Two words: car bra

kirk180 · Aug 18, 2006

Two words:..are ugly.

GTI lover all over again · Aug 18, 2006

two words: see through

BurntGauge · Aug 18, 2006

kirk180 said:
Two words:..are ugly.

Umm I dont have it on all the time. Only for long trips where I know there are going to be trucks and debris on the road. I mean it protects you not only from everything mentioned but from nasty bugs we got here in Florida like love bugs that create this nasty bug juice on your front end that eats through your paint if you dont remove it quickly. Bad stuff. Believe me, I'd love a world w/o car bra's but I dont live in that world yet.

To quote "Almost Famous"

I didn't invent the rainy day...I just hold the best umbrella.

Zorro · Aug 19, 2006

Is there a custom Bra for the GTI or does it fit the Jetta?

commuter · Aug 19, 2006

3M clear bra. I had doubts about it initially, but it's virtually invisible. I've got it on my car now.

BurntGauge · Aug 19, 2006

Zorro said:
Is there a custom Bra for the GTI or does it fit the Jetta?

Yes there is both a clear bra and custom bra that fits the GTI. The custom bra you can get from the dealership is part # ZVW-193-042 for the MkV GTI. It's 120 bux. Not bad at all.

Zorro · Aug 19, 2006

Thank you for the part #. I'll follow up.
Does anyone has a picture with a GTI with nosebra?

BurntGauge said:
Yes there is both a clear bra and custom bra that fits the GTI. The custom bra you can get from the dealership is part # ZVW-193-042 for the MkV GTI. It's 120 bux. Not bad at all.

Nurendra · Aug 19, 2006

You should just get clear bra put on IMHO.
See www.armorglove.com for reference only.

Whafrodamus · Aug 19, 2006

PAINTERS TAPE! Or one of those leathery black bras for long trips. Honestly, I think a bra that is removable would be the best choice.

BurntGauge · Aug 19, 2006

I saw a magnetic one for the hood which I thought was cool. Too bad it was just the hood. Small piece, doesnt cover the whole hood.

cmdrfire · Aug 20, 2006

I do a lot of motorway miles, and the front of my car is all chipped up real bad... 35k miles will do that, it's definitely a respray job though.
Once I've done that (probably wait 'til after this winter so that all the gritting machines go away) I'll definitely invest in a bra. I think they are pretty ugly but necessary. I've thought about having that clear film applied to the leading edges as well... all will have to wait 'til after a respray job.

Shifty · Aug 21, 2006

commuter said:
3M clear bra. I had doubts about it initially, but it's virtually invisible. I've got it on my car now.

X2. :thumbsup:

I got a huge chip right in the center of my roof thanks to a rock skipping down the highway last week...

Stone Chips on car paint?

Zorro

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steeevo

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BurntGauge

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kirk180

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GTI lover all over again

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BurntGauge

AWD > FWD

Zorro

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commuter

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BurntGauge

AWD > FWD

Zorro

Go Kart Newbie

Nurendra

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Whafrodamus

Walnuts, bitch.

BurntGauge

AWD > FWD

cmdrfire

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Shifty

Pull it shave it paint it