Problem with bumper chips - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

jonesbt11 · 07-06-2015, 08:01 PM

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?

WhiteFRS69 · 07-06-2015, 08:03 PM

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

jonesbt11 · 07-06-2015, 08:11 PM

Ah damn, that's disappointing to hear. But I suppose at least its just the bumper and not my windshield. Thanks.

Tcoat · 07-06-2015, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

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

Even a bra doesn't help if hit at highway speeds. Mine looks like it took some shot gun blasts to the front. Get a touch up pen and go to town. You will get good at it.
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.

humfrz · 07-06-2015, 08:15 PM

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

Hotrodheart · 07-06-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Even a bra doesn't help if hit at highway speeds. Mine looks like it took some shot gun blasts to the front. Get a touch up pen and go to town. You will get good at it.
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.

But a bra never hurts...

WhiteFRS69 · 07-06-2015, 08:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Even a bra doesn't help if hit at highway speeds. Mine looks like it took some shot gun blasts to the front. Get a touch up pen and go to town. You will get good at it.
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.

well atleast its probably cheaper to replace the clear bra then it is to repaint the entire bumper

WhiteFRS69 · 07-06-2015, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

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

Tcoat · 07-06-2015, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

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

jonesbt11 · 07-06-2015, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

well atleast its probably cheaper to replace the clear bra then it is to repaint the entire bumper

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

jonesbt11 · 07-06-2015, 08:27 PM

Quote:
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!

Tcoat · 07-06-2015, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodheart

But a bra never hurts...

There is something to be said for going braless as well though

Tcoat · 07-06-2015, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesbt11

I'm thinking maybe I should adopt this mentality, yall make good points!

It is very hard to do if it is your first new car but you will be happier driving and sleep better for it.

WhiteFRS69 · 07-06-2015, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonesbt11

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

to be honest,

either repaint the front bumper and clear bra it

or move on and invest that money into another mod

07-06-2015, 08:01 PM	#1
jonesbt11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Best way to fix paint chips	Border7	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	3	10-22-2014 02:17 PM
Rock Chips	mothespaceman	Cosmetic Modification (Interior/Exterior/Lighting)	14	04-17-2014 10:52 PM
front bumper chips	ft86me	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	13	06-11-2013 01:04 AM
Rock chips	TheGuyWithTheFireStorm	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	1	05-23-2013 06:15 PM
Bag of Chips ... What to Do?	Purdue FR-S	Cosmetic Maintenance (Wash, Wax, Detailing, Body Repairs)	11	05-19-2013 10:22 PM

07-06-2015, 08:03 PM	#2
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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

07-06-2015, 08:11 PM	#3
jonesbt11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah damn, that's disappointing to hear. But I suppose at least its just the bumper and not my windshield. Thanks.

07-06-2015, 08:15 PM	#5
humfrz Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, white, MT Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 30,432 Thanks: 29,826 Thanked 32,845 Times in 16,844 Posts Mentioned: 715 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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

07-06-2015, 08:27 PM	#11
jonesbt11 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Drives: 2015 Scion FR-S (Hot Lava) Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Quote: 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!

User Name		Remember Me?
Password