Premature Paint Chipping - Front Bumper

Zephon13

Good thread, I just crashed my Nismo and need a new bumper and hood. Thankfully it's very minor damage and I'll be getting insurance to take care of it. Since they'll be paying for it, I think I'll tack on the clearcoat, if possible.

So ScotchGuard is the way to go? Or is there a better one? I don't plan on getting rid of this car any time soon.

kenchan

clearbra you mean?

Zephon13

Yeah, that! Clearbra. My girl needs a clearbra so I can still see those boobies.

Only thing I'm worried about is seeing that ugly line. I saw one on an FR-S at the International Auto Show this weekend and that line ruined it for me. Any way to not have that? Like a cover for the whole hood/bumper?

JARblue

A lot of people just do the front 1/3 of the hood. I assume because cost + fewer chips towards the back. I'm with you - I hate that line. I would pay the extra $$ to get the entire hood covered.

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Zephon13

You think insurance would cover the clearbra since I'm getting a new hood/bumper anyway? I was thinking to tack it onto the repair bill if I could.. otherwise maybe not.

JARblue

Never hurts to ask, but I doubt it. If you had one before, I would think that should be covered. But I wouldn't lie about it - that's fraud.

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kenchan

yah, if you get just the front bumper done (or the entire hood or fenders) you wont notice the line. and make sure the installer uses a roll and wraps the entire panel, not just cut short of the nooks.

i too installed the partial hood and fender last year but 2 days later i took it off. lol

for the front bumper i used xpel-ultimate self healing film pre-cut one and installed it myself. looks good, no obviuos lines. i also did the rockers using generic 3M bra roll i got from amazon.

Zephon13

Sweet deal, thanks. I'll ask my guy about it when I bring the car in.