I can't take it anymore

[Terrapin77]

Is it just me or are the twins magnets for road debris? In one year of ownership, I'm on my 3rd windshield and 2nd bumper. Bumper was replaced one month ago and it already has multiple rock chips. I need a force field for my baby

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[Diode Dynamics]

Try to give trucks and other drivers more space in front of you on the highway, that'll reduce a little bit of rash. Either way, the paint is notoriously thin on these cars from what I've heard.

Nick C.

[JDM FRS]

Ive had the car for about 4000 miles and the only damage to my bumper was from when the previous owner had it, it had two chips in the bumper but i just repaired them with the touch up kit. The windshield looks like someone took a sand blaster to it, but it was like that when I got it.

Like the previous poster said, I give a lot of space in front. Have you considered a clearbra?

[MightyMeeple]

Very low center of gravity + poor paint = lots of road rash

My front bumper looks like shit too if you get down really close and look. Seriously considering getting it professionally "repaired" and then clear bra installed.

[Terrapin77]

I don't tailgate. I've been behind two tire blowouts and also hit a piece of metal that was in the road as I was changing lanes. It seems every time I drive on the highway something happens.

[Fletch124]

Sounds like its time to invest in an Xpel clear bra and clearplex windshield protection.

[Kelbyat07]

Originally Posted by Fletch124

Sounds like its time to invest in an Xpel clear bra and clearplex windshield protection.

This

[jflogerzi]

Originally Posted by Terrapin77

Is it just me or are the twins magnets for road debris? In one year of ownership, I'm on my 3rd windshield and 2nd bumper. Bumper was replaced one month ago and it already has multiple rock chips. I need a force field for my baby

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I have plenty of rock chips in my front bumper, but it is what it is. Because racecar! Its meant to be driven.

[Yamajee]

Same here, get a clear bra or foil the car I guess, once you're bored of the car or want to sell it remove the wrap and you have the original paint sitting new.

[Mr. Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

Try to give trucks and other drivers more space in front of you on the highway, that'll reduce a little bit of rash. Either way, the paint is notoriously thin on these cars from what I've heard.

Nick C.

Per my paint gauge having done correction work on at least 10 BRZ / FRS - these finishes are thin but not scary thin. If you want to get upset about thin paint, buy an EVO. Thinnest factory paint I've ever seen.

[Mr. Sparkle]

Originally Posted by Terrapin77

Is it just me or are the twins magnets for road debris? In one year of ownership, I'm on my 3rd windshield and 2nd bumper. Bumper was replaced one month ago and it already has multiple rock chips. I need a force field for my baby

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no such thing as a force field (I say this exact line when discussing Opti-Coat application)

Clear bra really is your best bet. So you can peel off and replace once it gets rashed instead of another repaint

and my BRZ client earlier this week had a nasty rock chip in the windshield in his line of sight

[nalc]

Originally Posted by MightyMeeple

Very low center of gravity + poor paint = lots of road rash

My front bumper looks like shit too if you get down really close and look. Seriously considering getting it professionally "repaired" and then clear bra installed.

It's pedantic, but it's low car, it has nothing to do at all with the location of the CG within the body.

[Gary in NJ]

Originally Posted by MightyMeeple

Very low center of gravity + poor paint = lots of road rash

The center of gravity has nothing to do with road rash. I believe you wanted to say low height.

To the OP, here's the basic rule of life that will help you understand why we get parking lot and road rash: people suck.

No one cares about your car the way you do. As a result people will smash your doors, drive through rocks on the highway (even though there is a clearer path just 2 inches away) and leave loose crap in the back of their pickups.

People suck, so give them lots of room. Don't try to fit into their world, try to avoid it.

So with that in mind, you will be a lot happier if you accept this rule and also accept that damage to your vehicle is beyond your control. If you drive on public roads, you have to deal with the public. And they suck.

[smbstyle]

Originally Posted by Fletch124

Sounds like its time to invest in an Xpel clear bra and clearplex windshield protection.

This. first or second thing I did when I got the car. Worth every penny. I drive on the highway all the time, not one little spot on the front bumper whatsoever; looks brand new. I'l let bugs build up for a few days before washing off and they come off with ease. I'll put it on any car I get from now on.