koven

trying to keep their car rock chip free?

Every time I pick up some rock chips after spirited mountain driving I feel like I should go home and touch it up, it's kind of stressful, I think I've decided I don't care anymore and just let it be. I do have full front PPF but in retrospect should of did the rocker + rear fenders I think, those seem to be pretty high impact areas. Maybe I will try that magnetic stone guard on the fenders.

Hurricane

I haven’t given up. Really happy I did had a full PPF. Rock chips really annoy me. I want to keep that Sapphire Blue in as good a condition as possible, given the amount of driving that I do.

The Ox

Yes, I love my car, but it's not a Faberge Egg. I will , hopefully, enjoy it for many years to come, scars and all, it adds character.

Bemo

Full PPF/ceramic pro and only driven in nice, dry weather. I have 2 other beaters for less than optimal conditions.

I respect those that drive their cars year round, I don't have the heart for it...

NJ991

I’m OCD about keeping things neat and new. I did do a full PPF and high impact areas for that reason.

NJ991

Exactly me lol. I don’t have the heart either.

Dennis C

My car has lots of chips. It’s part of car ownership in Colorado. I don’t worry about it.

VII7

It's a serial production car, there will be others so enjoy this one while you have it.
I don't know how people buy a good car to park while they spend their time in a "beater", life's too short...

whiteducktail

I use a beater for bad (in CA, wet) weather, and also to provide some needed contrast to the flagship car. If you drive the same special car all the time, then it no longer feels special.

Bob Z.

I am with you! In addition to the front, etc. I had the lowers PPF'd since rock chips would stand out with Miami Blue. Yeah, they are just cars and meant to be driven but I want mine to look new, or close to it, as much as possible. I am retired so I do not daily drive it but I do drive it about 4-500 miles a month and so far no chips. Maybe you can try Dr. Colorchip and then have the PPF put on?

Bemo

Admitting I have a problem is the first step to rectifying it LOL
On a separate note, if you ever find yourself in or near CT, let me know as I'd love to hear the magic of the SOUL headers. Contemplating an upgrade and can use some in-person symphony prior to dropping the dough and retesting the strength of my marriage.

PTS-BRG

Bemo: I am in Greenwich and have quite a few mods. If you are around this weekend and want to meet up, PM me..

koala

I've already touched up 6-7 different rock chips this year, and that's with PPF on the front end. I hate it, but I try to remind myself that it's just a car and given how much money it costs, might as well enjoy it as much as is reasonable!

bkrantz

Agreed. I try to avoid days with very bad weather, and roads with too much gravel, but life is too short.

David in Talent

Had full XPEL PPF film installed on entire exterior of car from new. Problem solved !~!~