Paint Protection
#1
Paint Protection
Just wondering if any of you guys try to protect their paint from chips and dings on your XE? I inquired about the clear bra but for $900 for just bumper and hood it feels too expensive for a leased car. Was thinking of plastidip but not really sure its a good idea in the long run.
#2
#3
What damage are we talking about here? the dealer doesn't charge for dings and such. At this point I don't think I will do anything at all unless I find a much cheaper option that I like.
#4
It would be for items that are not considered normal wear and tear. Something like a cracked windshield, dents or paint chips larger than what is allowed or missing parts from your vehicle. Mercedes and BMW offer this with their leases.
#5
Not worth clear bra on this design. Nose is too bluff and I don't think you'll see enough chips for the cost. None of my Jags ever suffered from stone chips and roads are sanded and all in Boston.
On my Lotus, it came 50% covered in clear bra and it was nice, but that car is meant for weekend track work...
On my Lotus, it came 50% covered in clear bra and it was nice, but that car is meant for weekend track work...
#6
I am not talking about cracked windshields, I am talking about protecting paint from rock chips and a cracked windshield would be fixed by the insurance company. I would never waste my money on extra insurance from a dealer tbh.
Last edited by RaffiNJ; 01-28-2017 at 12:04 PM.
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I also thought about the clear bra option but wasn't happy how they look after a couple of years. Some of them can discolor from the sun and also peal slightly. The cost is also fairly high. I just use Collinite 845 Insulator Wax evey 6 months on my cars and I do the front end and headlights about every 3 to 4 weeks for extra protection. It makes the paint slippery so hopefully the small stuff won't cause any damage. I've had good success so far but unfortunately if a big stone comes your way all bets are off.
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I also thought about the clear bra option but wasn't happy how they look after a couple of years. Some of them can discolor from the sun and also peal slightly. The cost is also fairly high. I just use Collinite 845 Insulator Wax evey 6 months on my cars and I do the front end and headlights about every 3 to 4 weeks for extra protection. It makes the paint slippery so hopefully the small stuff won't cause any damage. I've had good success so far but unfortunately if a big stone comes your way all bets are off.