Long Haul - Preventing Rock Chips, Opinions?

Nachtsturm · 08-12-2011, 12:05 PM

I am picking up W209 CLK55, and have a 14 hour drive back.

I am very concerned about rock chips, was thinking about transporting it through a transport service, but figured since I am there might as well drive it back.

I have about a week before I am picking it up. My options that I can think of are:

1. Automotive Transport Film, as seen on car when they are delivered when new. My hesitation is I do not know how the heat of engine will affect the film.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...C_A|GRP2029___

2. Buy a bra: But have heard horror stories that bras can do more damage than they prevent. Found this one...
http://204.228.150.1/products/index....passed&ACTION=

3. Chance it.

What do you all think?

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bobbyjo9 · 08-12-2011, 02:15 PM

Ive seen peeps go nuts with the blue tape. Time consuming but should work. Of course dont tape over the intake!

KENNY94945 · 08-13-2011, 05:26 PM

I had luck w/ a car bra.

New bra installed on cleaned car.

Then you can re-use if you ever have this concern again.

The bra has some style to it over blue tape.

(Never install over a dirty car)

Coupecrazy · 08-14-2011, 05:51 PM

The blue tape is all the rage with the Audit/Dub tuners. I've used it on the rear bumper at the drag strip. I'd use two layers to prevent rock chips up front. Don't leave it on too long.

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08-12-2011, 02:15 PM	#2
bobbyjo9 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 377 Drives: 02 clk 55	Ive seen peeps go nuts with the blue tape. Time consuming but should work. Of course dont tape over the intake!

08-13-2011, 05:26 PM	#3
KENNY94945 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 87	I had luck w/ a car bra. New bra installed on cleaned car. Then you can re-use if you ever have this concern again. The bra has some style to it over blue tape. (Never install over a dirty car)

08-14-2011, 05:51 PM	#4
Coupecrazy Member 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SOMD Posts: 128 Drives: 2001 CLK55 AMG	The blue tape is all the rage with the Audit/Dub tuners. I've used it on the rear bumper at the drag strip. I'd use two layers to prevent rock chips up front. Don't leave it on too long.

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