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Old Apr 29, 2021 | 06:36 PM
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I have noticed very small chips in my windshield from driving on the freeway. Are there deflectors or methods for helping the debris from hitting the front glass?
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No, nothing short of a big rectangular sheet of Lexan.
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I have noticed very small chips in my windshield from driving on the freeway. Are there deflectors or methods for helping the debris from hitting the front glass?
I know of nothing other then trying to stay away from behind trucks/trailers, not following too close and trying to drive in middle lane if more than two lanes.
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I was thinking if there was a bra with a lip on the top, it could cause the air flow to go over the roof. Trucks have those plastic pieces on their hoods for this reason not that it would work or be attractive for a vette.
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This is a big help in keeping stuff from hitting windshield on my '96 Tacoma, but wouldn't look too good on my Grandsport.




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For about $600 you can get film installed, ClearPlex and a couple other competitors. It does a pretty good job, but a large enough rock will still penetrate it.
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Part of the price we pay for driving sports cars.... this has been true for the 60+ years I've been driving sports cars.....
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