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02-15-2005, 03:14 PM
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is it possible that rocks could chip up the paint and the windshield pretty bad after about 3000 miles. mines looking pretty bad and i havent been down any dirt roads or anything like that.
02-15-2005, 03:24 PM
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Look how low the window sits compared to all other cars. It gets everything.
Front end gets the worst. Too late to invest in a clear bra. Get a Colgan Bra to stop the Insanity!
Front end gets the worst. Too late to invest in a clear bra. Get a Colgan Bra to stop the Insanity!
02-15-2005, 04:18 PM
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i got a freaking crazy sized rock chip! about .5 inch..i can see the white...thats how deep it is....wha do i do? im new to the whole car thing and dunno how to do anything whatsoever..like touch ups and all..
please advise!!
please advise!!
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02-15-2005, 05:53 PM
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I have more front end paint chips on my Z in one year that my Blazer had in 4 years.....crappy Nissan paint! I've just resigned myself to having the front bumper re-shot each Spring. Would do a clear bra, but no one does it here in Lexington, KY. May check around outside the area for clearbra (Louisville, Knoxville, etc.) when I get it re-painted in April.
02-15-2005, 11:22 PM
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Welcome aboard.
I got "chipped up" pretty noticeably within my 1st 400 miles. The paint is way too soft.
Comparatively, I've got a 17 year old Toyota with an immaculate front end. What's wrong with this picture?
I got "chipped up" pretty noticeably within my 1st 400 miles. The paint is way too soft.
Comparatively, I've got a 17 year old Toyota with an immaculate front end. What's wrong with this picture?
02-16-2005, 06:54 AM
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I have a 2005 with almost 3K miles without a chip on my front bumper. I dont have clear bra. I guess Nissan made the paint a bit more durable on the newer models.
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I have almost 20k miles (all freeway) on mine and have very few chips. The trick is to stay way back and avoid being behind SUV's trucks semi's and even motorcycles. I recommend a minimum of 10 car lengths. I also have an OEM bra but it's only on the car in the summer due to rain.
I actually have no chips on the front of the car. 1 is on the front left fender and the other is on the A pillar. Not even a standard clear bra would have prevented those.
I actually have no chips on the front of the car. 1 is on the front left fender and the other is on the A pillar. Not even a standard clear bra would have prevented those.
02-16-2005, 07:19 AM
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Originally posted by kewlii
I have a 2005 with almost 3K miles without a chip on my front bumper. I dont have clear bra. I guess Nissan made the paint a bit more durable on the newer models.
I have a 2005 with almost 3K miles without a chip on my front bumper. I dont have clear bra. I guess Nissan made the paint a bit more durable on the newer models.
02-16-2005, 09:35 AM
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my friend initial d...most of his are on the hood...barely any on the bumper.....maybe some ppl shouldnt follow 2 close 2 other cars...so the lil rocks wont be thrown of the other cars tires...just a thought=/
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Originally posted by Z CRUZN
I have more front end paint chips on my Z in one year that my Blazer had in 4 years.....crappy Nissan paint! I've just resigned myself to having the front bumper re-shot each Spring. Would do a clear bra, but no one does it here in Lexington, KY. May check around outside the area for clearbra (Louisville, Knoxville, etc.) when I get it re-painted in April.
I have more front end paint chips on my Z in one year that my Blazer had in 4 years.....crappy Nissan paint! I've just resigned myself to having the front bumper re-shot each Spring. Would do a clear bra, but no one does it here in Lexington, KY. May check around outside the area for clearbra (Louisville, Knoxville, etc.) when I get it re-painted in April.
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Originally posted by kewlii
I have a 2005 with almost 3K miles without a chip on my front bumper. I dont have clear bra. I guess Nissan made the paint a bit more durable on the newer models.
I have a 2005 with almost 3K miles without a chip on my front bumper. I dont have clear bra. I guess Nissan made the paint a bit more durable on the newer models.
