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Old 08-23-2012, 03:24 AM
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Any recommendations to protect the front end and windshield from road rash as a daily driver. I do mostly freeway on the way to work and have to deal with a lot of commercial vehicles throwing all kinds of crap. I do my best to stay away from them but sometimes it can't be advoided. My windshield seems to take the brute of it all! Sometimes it is like little missiles streaking the windshield.
Old 08-23-2012, 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by TomsZ06
Any recommendations to protect the front end and windshield from road rash as a daily driver. I do mostly freeway on the way to work and have to deal with a lot of commercial vehicles throwing all kinds of crap. I do my best to stay away from them but sometimes it can't be advoided. My windshield seems to take the brute of it all! Sometimes it is like little missiles streaking the windshield.
I protect my front end with an application of 3M's clear bra. The application covers the front end as far back as the top of the head lights. It also covers the leading side of both rear view mirrors. Not cheap but protects against a lot of road rash material. (Large rocks, etc. are still to big to protect against.)

Windshields are at risk with no ideea on how to protect those.
Old 08-23-2012, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Ramblin On
I protect my front end with an application of 3M's clear bra. The application covers the front end as far back as the top of the head lights. It also covers the leading side of both rear view mirrors. Not cheap but protects against a lot of road rash material. (Large rocks, etc. are still to big to protect against.)

Windshields are at risk with no ideea on how to protect those.
I installed the clear bra and could not be happier. It looks great (can't see it) and protects the paint. I don't worry about small chips any longer, it makes driving the Vette more enjoyable.
Old 08-23-2012, 08:54 AM
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Ditto on the clear bra, and same for the windshield comments. I'm on my second one and it has a number of small chips that are too small to be repaired but when looking into the sun are quite visible.
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+ another on the clear bra...
Old 08-23-2012, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by 6893Vette
I installed the clear bra and could not be happier. It looks great (can't see it) and protects the paint. I don't worry about small chips any longer, it makes driving the Vette more enjoyable.
Old 08-23-2012, 10:06 AM
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Clear bra. Find a good, reputable installer and get it done. You won't be sorry.
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They make a film for windshields also. Night Shades in St.Louis can get you one. Let him know Seth sent you.
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I was never keen on wrapping my car in 'Saran Wrap' but a clear bra will help protect the finish. Short of buying clear tear-off's for your windshield I highly recommend you carry full glass coverage on your auto insurance policy....other than the small, additional premium there's no cost....no deductible when replacing auto glass.
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Originally Posted by 6893Vette
I installed the clear bra and could not be happier. It looks great (can't see it) and protects the paint. I don't worry about small chips any longer, it makes driving the Vette more enjoyable.
As said above, it will not protect against large objects. Nothing will unless you drive a tank, or want to have a real bra up front all the time. Get some 3M film installed (do the entire hood) and relax a bit.
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+1 - Clear Bra; had the XPEL Ultimate installed.
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Speed Lingerie Bra Cover as it will match color of your car and protect the fog lights and the radiator condensor. It can take a hit from a heavy rock unlike other products because the material is thick. This will pay for itself over years of usage.

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