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My black car is quickly becoming a nightmare with bonnet stonechips - especially on the leading edge. I know I can get the massive plastic bonnet protector that comes down over the nose of the bonnet, but I was wondering what experiences people have had with the touch-up pens (from the manufacturer or otherwise) and also if anyone here has or heard anything about the 3M protective bonnet tape that can professionally be fitted to the cars nose/bumper.
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From my own personal experiences, I once had a bonnet protector fitted to my XR. All it did was deflect rather than protect and consequently I ended up with stone chips further up the bonnet.
The touch up paint I got from Ford isn't exactly the best colour match, but I'd rather a slightly off colour than rust spots developing. Probably what you're best of doing in this regard is try and get a colour match off a panelbeater or something along those lines.
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My AU was the same Dave, (luckily?) I was hit in the front so asked for a full front respray, problem solved :(
I'm not sure about the pens but the touch up paint from Ford while a good colour match (Narooma Blue) is cumbersome. It is really thick and glugy. I thin it then slowly build up layers with a very fine modellers paint brush . I'm sure I could do a better job if I took more time. At least it took the white/grey undercoat look away. Jamie XR6 has a colour matched bonnet protector on his BA. Last time I spoke with him he was not overly impressed with it as it only seemed to transfer the bonnet stone chips back towards the windscreen. He was also talking about getting the 3M tape, not sure if he has done anything yet. AFAIK he's away until late January so mighten be on much, maybe a PM will get a quicker response. Steve Last edited by blurter; 04-01-2005 at 05:40 PM. |
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Whoever thinks of something that can prevent atleast small stonechips will become a rich person.
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There is such a product made by 3m it is a clear film that gose over the painted surface it is that thin you dont even notice it is there. I think you can get it from most good paint shops. Most of the Hot Rod boys use it.
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I havnt seen it for sale for about 6 years. Dave have you contemplated a Car Bra? Or is the chips just from around town driving?
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yeah I've found a few guys who do it, I think its a bit pricey though, but worth it.
I guess the issue is do I pay $300 for this 3m tape or just pay $500 and get a bonnet and bumper resprayed - its a mica paint though so it may take some matching to do. |
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Problem with respraying the front bumper is that the paint is never as hard as the original, consequently the stone chips post the respray are bloody worse!!! I agree with RATT!!!
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Mal (HOTDBZ) has the best idea. Its a custom fitted piece of stick on, transparent, plastic (like contact) on the leading edge of his bonnet. You dont notice it till your about 1 meter away. That way the stones can hit and not make a mark without detracting from the looks.
Its expensive though, couple $100 and not reusable.
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Thats the stuff we are talking about Shane.
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I have this product for my Territory: www.stonegard.com.au It cost me $650 for kit b, door sills, edges and handles plus the step area of the boot. So far no problems.
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I've used the touch up paint Ford supplies on three cars now and while it's a close colour match it dries to a matt finish and yells "look at me!" The touched up area really stands out.
If you are getting the chips from country driving only I'd go the Car Bra.
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Yeah i have used the thicker stuff on my headlights for abotu the last 10 years, its great.
Saved me may a dollar.
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I'm going through this at the moment. I went on a cruise recently and the front got sandblasted pretty bad. I'll have to respray it then look at which method of paint protection I use.
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Yeah, I do a bit of city and a bit of rural driving, however I think I get most of the stone chips from the freeway.
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