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07-06-2015, 07:01 PM | #1 |
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Problem with bumper chips
Hi all, still pretty new to my FRS. That said, in less than a month I'm seeing a good amount of rock chips in my front bumper, it shows pretty hard with hot lava too. I was hoping to find a good solution to mitigate this as much as possible outside of usual waxing/careful driving. Don't really want a bumper bra either.....not a fan of the look.Nor do I think that the 100+ degree (F) heat I consistently live in helps my case. Has anyone else experienced this and what did you do to help it if so?
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our paint in cheap and thin, its going to chip on you,
only real way to prevent rock chips it to invest in a Clear bra but at this point, since you already have rock chips, you would need to repaint the entire front bumper and then clear bra it |
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Ah damn, that's disappointing to hear. But I suppose at least its just the bumper and not my windshield. Thanks.
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I have found that mine seems to be getting slightly more chip resistant as time goes by though. Hits that 6 months ago would have been a chip for sure now only dimple the clear coat a bit.
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I used to worry about stuff like that........then, after a stroke and two bouts with cancer.....and age 72 ......I just call them "patina" ......and drive on
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PS - stone chips from dump trucks however just piss me off
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So with it being this new, would it be worthwhile to touchup the chips nicely and invest in a clear bra? Or do I just get over it and just enjoy how much fun it is to drive ;D
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Originally Posted by humfrz View Post I used to worry about stuff like that........then, after a stroke and two bouts with cancer.....and age 72 ......I just call them "patina" ......and drive on Humfrz Ya, the bigger nicks and dings are memories to me. I actually point them out saying "that was a flying tail light, and this was a big bolt, and over here it was what I think was a brake line". They are all badges of honour of a driven car that a garage queen will never earn. PS - stone chips from dump trucks however just piss me off I'm thinking maybe I should adopt this mentality, yall make good points! |
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There is something to be said for going braless as well though
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It is very hard to do if it is your first new car but you will be happier driving and sleep better for it.
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either repaint the front bumper and clear bra it or move on and invest that money into another mod |
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