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Josh.Duncan · 12-29-2014, 04:32 PM

So I was washing my car today and notcied a TON of imperfections on my front bumper from rocks. There are a few chips which I have touch up paint but I'm not sure what to do about the little rock dent marks. :(

Evergreen6 · 12-29-2014, 04:46 PM

*bumper

Rock chips are badges of honor. It means the car is being driven on the road, what it was built to do.

Touch-up paint can only do so much. If it really starts to bother you, have a professional shop pull the cover, do a quick sand to get the rock chips out, and then respray it for you.

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 12-29-2014, 04:49 PM

Clear Bra. Worth every penny...

Josh.Duncan · 12-29-2014, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Evergreen6

*bumper

Rock chips are badges of honor. It means the car is being driven on the road, what it was built to do.

Touch-up paint can only do so much. If it really starts to bother you, have a professional shop pull the cover, do a quick sand to get the rock chips out, and then respray it for you.

Very true. Wonder how much it costs to have that done though.

xstuntman · 12-29-2014, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 2013 ZL1 #7860

Clear Bra. Worth every penny...

Who sells those?

Muscle Car Memories · 12-29-2014, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Josh.Duncan

Very true. Wonder how much it costs to have that done though.

Usually about $500 if you want it done right.

Kendall421 · 12-29-2014, 07:23 PM

My first mod at only 400 miles was Xpel clear bra on all front facing surfaces! Bumper, facial, fender tops, headlights, mirrors,A-pillars, front 5 inches of roof, and gils! Best investment made on the car! I have nicks in the XPel on the bumper and Gils that would have been dandy stone chips! Certainly saved my paint! I only have 4200 miles on the car too!

blessedhellride · 12-29-2014, 07:45 PM

Kendall, how much that set you back?

2013 ZL1 #7860 · 12-29-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by xstuntman

Who sells those?

They are usually installed by a professional. Somebody local can give you a contact I'm sure.

I had it put on the entire front end (painted surfaces) up to about 18 inches on the hood. Also had the mirrors, door handles and behind the rear wheels.

In a few weeks he is coming back with some new film to re-do some of it and add it along the entire side of the car from the front to the rear wheels and gills.

All of our vehicles have it including my business fleet. Its the only way to go.

eymang · 12-29-2014, 08:01 PM

I babied the hell out of my car until I tried trading it in and was disappointed of what they offered. For that, I drive the hell out of it rock chips dont bother me.

kevinw · 12-29-2014, 08:08 PM

i have a black 2LT and i had the dealer have clear bra installed before delivery at 65 miles on odometer. it was $500 but i thought was worth the investment. i had the front bumper, facia, door cups and mirrors. i didnt do gills since i have the GM flares on the car.

Josh.Duncan · 12-29-2014, 08:46 PM

Also found this :(

Splat · 12-30-2014, 12:04 AM

I feel yea, but I would rather have that scratch on my bumper cover then a dent on my quarter panel exposing bare metal.

Josh.Duncan · 12-30-2014, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Splat

I feel yea, but I would rather have that scratch on my bumper cover then a dent on my quarter panel exposing bare metal.

Very true! And luckily it isn't easily visible to most. I'm going to put some touch up paint on it tomorrow and let it be lol

12-29-2014, 04:32 PM	#1
Josh.Duncan Drives: 2014 1LT/RS Camaro; 2012 VW Jetta Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526 View My Garage	Sad moment :( So I was washing my car today and notcied a TON of imperfections on my front bumper from rocks. There are a few chips which I have touch up paint but I'm not sure what to do about the little rock dent marks. :( __________________ Mods: Vitesse Throttle Controller K&N Cold Air Intake MRT V1.0 Axle-Back Exhaust BMR Strut Tower Brace LG Motorsports ZR28 Black Wheels Last edited by Josh.Duncan; 12-29-2014 at 06:18 PM.

12-29-2014, 07:45 PM	#8
blessedhellride Drives: 2014 Z/28; 2014 Ram 2500 CTD Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: DFW-Fairview Posts: 498	Kendall, how much that set you back? __________________ 2015 Silverado 2500 2014 Z/28

12-29-2014, 08:46 PM	#12
Josh.Duncan Drives: 2014 1LT/RS Camaro; 2012 VW Jetta Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 526 View My Garage	Also found this :( Attached Images __________________ Mods: Vitesse Throttle Controller K&N Cold Air Intake MRT V1.0 Axle-Back Exhaust BMR Strut Tower Brace LG Motorsports ZR28 Black Wheels

12-30-2014, 12:04 AM	#13
Splat Drives: 2012 1SS M6 IOM Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New Rochelle New York Posts: 1,428 View My Garage	I feel yea, but I would rather have that scratch on my bumper cover then a dent on my quarter panel exposing bare metal. __________________ 2012 1SS Camaro LS3 Inferno Orange Mods: LSA Supercharger, 2.55 Pulley, Custom Boost Cam, ARH LTH 1 7/8, HFC, 3' Magnaflow Exhaust, JLT CAI, Elite CC V2, BO White Stage 2 TB, GM 3.91 Gears, DSS CF Driveshaft, BMR Bushing Kit.... . Tuned by JTM Motorsports 540 Hp 550Tq on 9PSI Axles, Monster Clutch, Hotchkis TVS Track Pack kit.......For 2018.

12-29-2014, 04:46 PM	#2
Evergreen6 Drives: 2023 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: United States Posts: 1,423	*bumper Rock chips are badges of honor. It means the car is being driven on the road, what it was built to do. Touch-up paint can only do so much. If it really starts to bother you, have a professional shop pull the cover, do a quick sand to get the rock chips out, and then respray it for you.

12-29-2014, 04:49 PM	#3
2013 ZL1 #7860 Drives: 2013 ZL1 A6 #7860 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: CO, USA Posts: 1,279	Clear Bra. Worth every penny...

12-29-2014, 07:23 PM	#7
Kendall421 Drives: 1969 Z28, 1982 Z28, 2014 SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 886	My first mod at only 400 miles was Xpel clear bra on all front facing surfaces! Bumper, facial, fender tops, headlights, mirrors,A-pillars, front 5 inches of roof, and gils! Best investment made on the car! I have nicks in the XPel on the bumper and Gils that would have been dandy stone chips! Certainly saved my paint! I only have 4200 miles on the car too!

12-29-2014, 08:01 PM	#10
eymang Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 1991 Vert Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 397 View My Garage	I babied the hell out of my car until I tried trading it in and was disappointed of what they offered. For that, I drive the hell out of it rock chips dont bother me.

12-29-2014, 08:08 PM	#11
kevinw Drives: 2013 Black 2 LT vert Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: kansas city Posts: 1,765	i have a black 2LT and i had the dealer have clear bra installed before delivery at 65 miles on odometer. it was $500 but i thought was worth the investment. i had the front bumper, facia, door cups and mirrors. i didnt do gills since i have the GM flares on the car.