How to prevent stone chips - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

5th 86 · 07-04-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by topazsparrow

Opti-coat (not that effective), Clear-bra (very effective), Don't drive it (Super effective).

The paint on these cars is... sensitive.

Try to keep way back from people without mudflaps, drive in the center lane when possible and avoid driving on dirty roads. Other than that, a Clear Bra type of product is probably your best bet.

I expect the plastic parts to chip a lot easier than the body panels.

Dont think sensitive is the word, shit is more accurate, on my 3rd subaru, all shit paint, least the cars are reliable and fun

supra2nv · 07-04-2013, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thill

I use clear bra. $500 for the bumper, front hoot, part of the side front, and the mirrors. There is so much construction where I love right now, I felt it was money well spent. It was $200 to just do the front bumper where most of the chips will occur.

there's no construction where I love right now

Yamajee · 07-04-2013, 05:26 PM

Clear bra, I'm getting stone chips too and there's no other "easy" way.

wilson0326 · 07-04-2013, 05:28 PM

Ok.. I decided not to drive my car anymore...lol

Yamajee · 07-04-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wilson0326

Ok.. I decided not to drive my car anymore...lol

shellslinger · 07-04-2013, 07:07 PM

clear bra as others have said. I know its hard to shell out 500 - 600 for the clear bra, but its definitely worth it in the end.

GNS · 07-04-2013, 07:34 PM

Smash up the front of your car with a hammer, you will never notice the stone chips afterwards. You can thank me later for this sage advice.

Razz · 07-05-2013, 12:27 PM

There is a new clear coat that is out in Body shops.

I have tested it for three years ar the track.

It is very good for preventing chips.

It's coat so rocks bounce off. You can put your finger nail in it and watch the paint bounce back.

marky · 07-05-2013, 12:45 PM

clear bra/ clear coat dip ect.. you will still get them.. just drive wise.. dont follow to close/avoid driving in the slow lanes were cars/trucks are merging on the freeway. im sure they will have some gravel ready to throw when they get up to speed.. also always look way far ahead to see if theres a dump truck carrying dirt that could be spilling out gravel..

its a car. it will have chips no matter what unless its not a daily driver/ garage queen.. i was worried about it but after i got some chips i could really careless.. i just drive wise and just knowing my car still runs great..

im pretty sure we all have sCARS.. thats life.. so dont worry about the small things worry about the big things... enjoy the car for what its ment for and drive it

wisely

strat61caster · 07-05-2013, 12:55 PM

Build a bridge.

boredom.is.me · 07-05-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lsxiong

Easy, don't drive your car.

You beat me to it.

Diode Dynamics · 07-05-2013, 01:24 PM

If you decide to get that 3m spray protector, make sure you have it applied professionally. I have heard horror stories from professional detailers.

-Nick C.

TheEradicator · 07-05-2013, 08:23 PM

I know it sucks, it's a lot like being a teenager and waking to find new pimples on your face. I personally will end up buying a replacement front bumper/ fenders, because I'm weird like that.

Lonewolf · 07-05-2013, 08:40 PM

We wouldn't need clear bras so badly if many of the manufacturers hadn't cheaped out by slapping on 90-130 microns of paint on cars that should have 150-180 microns, especially with the implementation of these water-based paints which tend to be less durable to begin with...

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GNS Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: . Location: Ontario Posts: 350 Thanks: 28 Thanked 223 Times in 105 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Smash up the front of your car with a hammer, you will never notice the stone chips afterwards. You can thank me later for this sage advice.

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Razz Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Fast Location: United States Posts: 480 Thanks: 64 Thanked 101 Times in 71 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is a new clear coat that is out in Body shops. I have tested it for three years ar the track. It is very good for preventing chips. It's coat so rocks bounce off. You can put your finger nail in it and watch the paint bounce back.

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marky Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2020 BRZ tS #54 Location: san diego ca Posts: 1,142 Thanks: 616 Thanked 824 Times in 407 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	clear bra/ clear coat dip ect.. you will still get them.. just drive wise.. dont follow to close/avoid driving in the slow lanes were cars/trucks are merging on the freeway. im sure they will have some gravel ready to throw when they get up to speed.. also always look way far ahead to see if theres a dump truck carrying dirt that could be spilling out gravel.. its a car. it will have chips no matter what unless its not a daily driver/ garage queen.. i was worried about it but after i got some chips i could really careless.. i just drive wise and just knowing my car still runs great.. im pretty sure we all have sCARS.. thats life.. so dont worry about the small things worry about the big things... enjoy the car for what its ment for and drive it wisely

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TheEradicator Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Scion FR-S (Raven) Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 43 Thanks: 3 Thanked 21 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I know it sucks, it's a lot like being a teenager and waking to find new pimples on your face. I personally will end up buying a replacement front bumper/ fenders, because I'm weird like that.

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Lonewolf Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: Moped Location: CA Posts: 4,299 Thanks: 4,902 Thanked 2,129 Times in 1,194 Posts Mentioned: 21 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We wouldn't need clear bras so badly if many of the manufacturers hadn't cheaped out by slapping on 90-130 microns of paint on cars that should have 150-180 microns, especially with the implementation of these water-based paints which tend to be less durable to begin with...

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