Rock chips

[Blade]

I just got back from a 2000 mile trip in my PT and see I have many rock chips on the front end.[xx(]that I didn't have before. It looks like I'm going to have to put a bra on the thing, although I don't want to cause I love the look of the PT front end. Anyone else having this problem? I don't see to many bras on the pics posted.
I don't want my front end to look like crap after 30k.

[quicksilverdon]

Here's one solution:
http://www.ptforums.com/zerothread?id=1641

To me, a bra may protect, but while it's on, it's UGLY, so what's the point? I don't wanna look like that when I'm driving. I have 72,000 miles, and parts loook like acne.

[CREWZIN]

I travel 900 miles one way about 4 times a year from Florida to West Virginia (used to be Maryland). I wax the front end heavily and put the full Chrysler nose bra on for the trip each way. I take it off when I reach my destination and put it back on before I start off for home. With the snaps already in place, the two piece bra goes on in about 3 minutes. I really don't like it on either but it saved the front end, I'm sure, from many chips.

[Jimbo]

I got a hood bra on now. when I go on a trip I put the full
bra on.Just don't like rock chips[B)].When I get my flames on
the hood bra will come off.

[Ripped]

That's interesting, I have never had as many rock chips on any car, as I have on this PT. Maybe the shape of the front end aerodynamics allow rocks to more easily cause damage?

I have them all over my hood, and 'A' pillars and roof in front of the sunroof

[TomCatMi]

Lotsa folks swear by this product for touching up stone chips.
I bought some but haven't had to use it yet so can't personally vouch for it.

http://langka.com/newsite/index2.html

[nhrapt]

I do the same as crewzin 3 times a year we go to copper harbor, mi. which is over 600 miles from our house and the bra has protected my flames totally, a little extra wax 1st.[^]

[cook]

"never had so many chips"

Ya know,I've been driving 25 years(legally)and have never hit as many birds as in the 3 months I've had my PT.Think I've hit 5 already.Not as bad as rock sif they are sparrows!!

[turbomangt]

Read the home page under detailing tips and see post titled paint chip repair. Gary

[Sci-Fi]

quote:Originally posted by Blade

I just got back from a 2000 mile trip in my PT and see I have many rock chips on the front end.[xx(]that I didn't have before. It looks like I'm going to have to put a bra on the thing, although I don't want to cause I love the look of the PT front end. Anyone else having this problem? I don't see to many bras on the pics posted.
I don't want my front end to look like crap after 30k.

If a regular front end bra bothers you, look into having a professional shop apply/install a clear bra on your PT. It's an 8 mil thick clear urethane film. Many high end and sports cars around my area have had the film installed. You really can't tell it there unless you get up close. Of course if you are going to add a custom paint/flame to the area, you have to remove the film first. Many shops can cut film for custom or additional coverage, if the precut kits don't meet or cover all the areas you require protection.