How to prevent stone chips - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jonbonazza · 07-08-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Clembo

Back in the 1980s we used Saran Wrap (actually Reynolds Plastic Wrap was thicker and worked better) and masking tape. Tape would leave a residue but would come off with WD-40. Today, painter's tape is used on the leading edges. Leaves no residue and even comes in colors now so it doesn't look as foolish.

Yea, I always used painter's tape.

WolfpackS2k · 07-08-2013, 02:05 PM

Clear bra is the only solution. And harp all you want about the car's paint quality, but with a car this low to the ground it's an inescapable fact that you will get chips on the front. If you can afford a $25k+ brand new car, then you can afford a $600-800 clear bra to protect your investment. Trust me it's worth it.

gily25 · 07-09-2013, 01:23 PM

Ditto on not following too closely...if you can't see the tires of the car in front of you then you're too close. Don't ride next to trucks, SUVs, tractor trailers that can kick stuff off to the side. If you're not good with touch up, find a friend with an older car who will let you practice on his chips, once you get the hang of it they're easier to blend.

whaap · 07-09-2013, 01:34 PM

I made an incredible discovery this morning. I got down and closely examined the front of my car. With over 11,000 miles I don't have a single stone chip in the front of my FR-S. So much for all the comments about the poor paint quality going on the twins. The Miata I traded in that had 38,000 miles on it looked like it had been hit by double barrel bird shot.

Obsidiank · 07-10-2013, 03:09 PM

I'm 500 miles in and no chips. Thinking about getting protection though so I stop worrying about it. I literally check each time I get off highway driving..lolz

thill · 07-10-2013, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Obsidiank

I'm 500 miles in and no chips. Thinking about getting protection though so I stop worrying about it. I literally check each time I get off highway driving..lolz

If you just want the bumper it is like $200. My local shop offered to do the bumper and mirrors for $200.

jube · 07-11-2013, 03:53 PM

My local scion shops charge 600 for front bumper and 395 for good fenders and mirrors. Where is everyone going to get cheaper rates?

tnt · 07-12-2013, 04:52 AM

clear bra all the way

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07-09-2013, 01:23 PM	#45
gily25 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Silica BRZ 6MT Location: 06103 Posts: 650 Thanks: 97 Thanked 115 Times in 92 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ditto on not following too closely...if you can't see the tires of the car in front of you then you're too close. Don't ride next to trucks, SUVs, tractor trailers that can kick stuff off to the side. If you're not good with touch up, find a friend with an older car who will let you practice on his chips, once you get the hang of it they're easier to blend.

07-09-2013, 01:34 PM	#46
whaap Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Drives: '13 FR-S firestorm, 6 mt - '11 CR-V Location: Tucson Posts: 2,133 Thanks: 243 Thanked 1,387 Times in 657 Posts Mentioned: 36 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I made an incredible discovery this morning. I got down and closely examined the front of my car. With over 11,000 miles I don't have a single stone chip in the front of my FR-S. So much for all the comments about the poor paint quality going on the twins. The Miata I traded in that had 38,000 miles on it looked like it had been hit by double barrel bird shot.

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Obsidiank 10 Series Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S 10 Location: Chicago Posts: 187 Thanks: 24 Thanked 112 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm 500 miles in and no chips. Thinking about getting protection though so I stop worrying about it. I literally check each time I get off highway driving..lolz

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jube Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS Black Location: California Posts: 43 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My local scion shops charge 600 for front bumper and 395 for good fenders and mirrors. Where is everyone going to get cheaper rates?

07-12-2013, 04:52 AM	#50
tnt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: argento frs at Location: fremont ca Posts: 579 Thanks: 177 Thanked 76 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	clear bra all the way

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