S2000 Body and Paint Body kits, paint, ding repair and related discussions

rock chips

Thread Tools
 
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 11:25 AM
  #1  
hondarid3r's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Default rock chips

so i daily my S, and its BB so it gets dirty quick, i decided to wash it today and realized the white speckles on my front bumper wasnt dirt, it was rock chips..really angers me, is there any preventive measures other than a bra?
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 05:59 PM
  #2  
croftoncustoms's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 4,038
Likes: 1
From: Columbus, OH
Default

Plasti dip spray it. Repaint it. dont drive it as much.
Reply
Old Jan 13, 2013 | 06:12 PM
  #3  
Kenshyn's Avatar
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 517
Likes: 6
From: Southern Illinois
Default

3M makes a clear bra and it really is pretty much invisible. Can't tell it's on there, you know? You can buy a bra pre-cut to fit the bumper if I'm not mistaken :/
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:01 AM
  #4  
takeshi's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 4,359
Likes: 3
From: Houston, TX
Default

Originally Posted by hondarid3r
is there any preventive measures other than a bra?
Clear bra, blue tape, drive slower, don't follow so closely, etc. Chips are part of driving the S.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 08:33 AM
  #5  
hondarid3r's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Default

thanks guys. im prolly going to look into a clear bra, does anyone have pics of them on a S?
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 10:10 AM
  #6  
Biohazard's Avatar
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 860
Likes: 0
From: Orlando, FL
Default

Here is my CR and BMW with clear bra on both for reference, hope it helps you



Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 11:47 AM
  #7  
lltysonll's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,948
Likes: 4
From: Metairie/Larose
Default

Get it repainted and clear bra.

What I did was buy 3M clear bra roll and did the fenders & hood myself since they are easy. Then, Let a professional do the bumper and CR lip.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 12:05 PM
  #8  
zeroptzero's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 29,772
Likes: 5,398
From: Ontario Canada
Default

you won't see the clear bra much in pictures. You won't notice it on a bumper as the entire bumper is covered, you will see a very slight line if you do parts of the hood and fenders. Definitely consider doing the bumper once you get it painted it does work well for that purpose.
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 03:07 PM
  #9  
hondarid3r's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 276
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks guys. Deffinatly getting it painted and a clear bra thrown on there, I seem some YouTube. Videos on them, how long are they good for, before they start discoloration from the sun?
Reply
Old Jan 14, 2013 | 05:24 PM
  #10  
zeroptzero's Avatar
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 29,772
Likes: 5,398
From: Ontario Canada
Default

When I bought my car it had some 3M material on it, I had it removed and replaced with Durashield clear bra. I find the Durashield to be less noticeable compared to the 3M product. The Durashield has a 7 year warranty, it's been on my car for 2 years now and still looks like new.

http://durashield-plus.com/benefits.html
Reply



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:10 AM.