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Old 07-18-2015, 03:00 AM   #67
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The paint on these cars is my biggest gripe with it.

That being said, you have a few options. Your best bet would be to get a clear bra; I was really adverse to this, but after having mine for over a year now - and several big scares with larger objects (thick sticks, empty milk jug, hard plastic cup, etc) being kicked up at my bumper - I don't ever regret it.

I got the Xpel Ultimate ("self healing") shield, and Suntek makes a similar version as well (they both look the same). These are ultra thin, and high strength. I think when it comes to being a perfectionist I am just about as picky as they come, and I did have a few issues with mine initially, but it is extremely difficult to see, it hasn't changed the look or sheen of the paint at all, and it has protected it all the while.

Your other options are to repaint your bumper in 2 - 5 years, and tell yourself you're not going to worry about it in the mean time, or you could get one of the Colgan Custom car bras made for your car (a legitimate black leather-like bra). That way, you can put it on when you go on longer trips, or know you'll be doing a lot of commuting on the highway, and still have the ability to remove it whenever you don't want it on the car.
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