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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 04:17 PM
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What are you guys using to minimize rock chip damage? Continually painting the car will get expensive.
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Bras, splash guards, repairs, etc??? Lots of post on this topic. Also, you may want to consider checking out the Car Care Forum.
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Clear bra.
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I have both the 3M clear bra on the car as well as a GM bra. My clear bra is not on the front fascia as I had to remove it on that piece to have some repair work done on the fascia. But is is on the hood, front fenders, down the rocker panels and right behind the rear wheels.
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dont follow to close.wax ..and bras always help
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Thanks for the responses. No matter how fast we drive, there is always someone that wants to pass you and then pull right in front. I have been hit by cars in the opposite lane that are ten car lengths away, and bam...you hear something hit your car. Mostly young girls driving suv's at 80 plus mph. If we drive 80 in a Vette, the chp will have us pulled over in a heart beat.
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