Front end rock chips
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by army6741
Tom, I see the tint shop in Rochester uses this. Do you have experience with this product ?
. When you get the kit, it comes in big sheets. I used the leftover pieces to do the rockers and painted inner fender lips. I think the most important part to protect is the lower fronts of the rear fenders. I'm starting to think that you need to bring your car over here for a mod day.
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Pic of GM bra??
Originally Posted by Red903L
IF you're going to go the "bra" route, then the GM bra is probably the "best for the least".
I bought a GM bra from Fitchner Chevrolet, a CF sponsor, for my 1999 coupe and after 7 years of use, the fit is still very "snug"! The installation and removal of the bra is a "breeze", which makes you "more apt" to use it more often.
The painted surface beneath the bra is still shiny and clear of abrasive scratches, and it has remained on the car for long periods of time, under some pretty severe weather conditions.
In 2004, the wife and I set out on a 8-week, 35 state, 13,000 road trip all across the USA. The bra saw everthing from snow in Yellowstone, and grasshoppers in Montana, to a couple days of torrential down pours in Maine... The bra remained on the car during the entire trip, with the exception of the 3-4 times I washed the car on this trip...
"Parts Bob" from Fitchner Chevrolet will ship one to your door for less than $100.
Good luck.....
I bought a GM bra from Fitchner Chevrolet, a CF sponsor, for my 1999 coupe and after 7 years of use, the fit is still very "snug"! The installation and removal of the bra is a "breeze", which makes you "more apt" to use it more often.
The painted surface beneath the bra is still shiny and clear of abrasive scratches, and it has remained on the car for long periods of time, under some pretty severe weather conditions.
In 2004, the wife and I set out on a 8-week, 35 state, 13,000 road trip all across the USA. The bra saw everthing from snow in Yellowstone, and grasshoppers in Montana, to a couple days of torrential down pours in Maine... The bra remained on the car during the entire trip, with the exception of the 3-4 times I washed the car on this trip...
"Parts Bob" from Fitchner Chevrolet will ship one to your door for less than $100.
Good luck.....
Thanks...
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by SCCorvette
Love the Clear Bra concept... but the installed cost is a little pricey for me right now, though.
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From: McKinney Tx
Originally Posted by TCW
Simply stay about 3 car lengths back from SUVs, pickup trucks, and semi rigs and your front end will look great for years.
Tom
Tom
I stay 3-5 lengths back from anything in front of me (move into unoccupied lane if available). Plan to eventually go with clear bra - for now though, I just hang back and enjoy the ride.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
Then why don't you DIY? The Xpel kit comes with a great how to video. It is not as difficult as some would have you think.
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by SCCorvette
Yeah, I'm considering it as a DIY. From what I've read, it just seems to be a very tedious process though.
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Originally Posted by madeouttaglass
Don't let it scare you. Start with wash (with dawn), claybar, then wash again. Do the easy,flatter things like the headlight covers first. Then the little pieces that go on the fronts of the fenders, then hood, bumper and lastly the mirrors. They are by far the most difficult. I've had plenty of vette people look at my install and say it looks flawless. (And you know what Vette owners can be like. )
)Where did you find the best price on the materials?
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From: AKA Harvey Mushman-I know just enough to be dangerous "Those who sacrifice liberty for safety deserve neither"- B. Franklin
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Originally Posted by SCCorvette
Where did you find the best price on the materials?
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From: Palmetto FL
St. Jude Donor '07
Originally Posted by captcruz
Did you have these chips removed by having them buffed out? Repainted? Touch-up paint? 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...6&forum_id=103
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i hear spray on spam to the front bumper before road trips helps for easy bug-guts removal
chips over time - isnt a front bumper respray for $ >?help? not that terrible an option for the longer term aspects?
chips over time - isnt a front bumper respray for $ >?help? not that terrible an option for the longer term aspects?
