Major rock chip areas

alphagamma · 01-31-2012, 05:56 PM

I'm getting my car clearbraed, and I was wondering what are the major rock chip areas. I know the front of the car (probably won't do entire hood), but what about the rockers or bumpers or areas behind the wheels?

Maximus_Prime · 01-31-2012, 06:06 PM

I got PPF on the front bumper, half-hood, rear-view mirrors, A-pillars, behind wheel wells, rocker panels, door handles and trunk loading area.

... And this morning I found a rock chip on my roof.

If the universe wants to give you a rock chip, thou shalt get a rock chip.

That said, definitely get the rear rocker panels and behind the wheel wells. One of my previous cars also had flared rear fenders and they were constantly getting pelted with rocks.

tjm129 · 01-31-2012, 06:47 PM

I also did behind my rear wheels, after not doing it on my 135 and regretting it.

TJ

HALOTHANE · 01-31-2012, 07:00 PM

I put a clearbra on my girlfriend.....that did not work out so well. She did not look any younger 2 years later.

Jayda · 01-31-2012, 08:44 PM

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I put a clearbra on my girlfriend.....that did not work out so well. She did not look any younger 2 years later.

///M1 · 01-31-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MVO

I put a clearbra on my girlfriend.....that did not work out so well. She did not look any younger 2 years later.

Next time try Saran Wrap

Rikx1M · 02-01-2012, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by alphagamma

I'm getting my car clearbraed, and I was wondering what are the major rock chip areas. I know the front of the car (probably won't do entire hood), but what about the rockers or bumpers or areas behind the wheels?

I clearbra'd the first 10" of my 135 hood and three weeks later two 1/8" rock chips about 24" up the hood...that was such a bummer that cost me 80 euros to fix at dealership. With my 1M I'm Xpel Ultimating (self-healing film) the front bumper and entire hood, Xpel Xtreming (non-self-healing and cheaper) the door edges, the forward edge of the front fenders and Xpel Standarding the side skirts, mirror caps, "A" pillars, rear bumper where luggage scratches the paint and behind the fender areas.

Fundahl · 02-01-2012, 09:05 AM

I have a rock chip on top of my trunk somehow....

1SerieStud · 02-01-2012, 09:48 AM

I had the front bumper, hood (partial but long kit covering almost half of the hood), fenders, mirrors, side skirts, and front/rear sections of the rear fenders done. These are the most common impact zones.

1SerieStud · 02-01-2012, 09:50 AM

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I had the front bumper, hood (partial but long kit covering almost half of the hood), fenders, mirrors, side skirts, and front/rear sections of the rear fenders done. These are the most common impact zones.

Oh I also had the door cups done, to protect the car against ladies with long nails

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