Long Haul - Preventing Rock Chips, Opinions?
08-12-2011, 12:05 PM
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Long Haul - Preventing Rock Chips, Opinions?
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?
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?
Last edited by Nachtsturm; 08-12-2011 at 12:08 PM. Reason: Found bra
08-13-2011, 05:26 PM
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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)
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
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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.
