gmrulz4u Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 My car goes in on Monday to get painted. It will be in there for 5 days. The last thing I want to do is take it freshly painted without any thing to protect my hood from stone chips etc...especially, because it's an 89 Supreme, the portion of the hood that comes down between both front grilles... I've had a sport bra on it for over 2 years, but know that it does more harm than good...so I will be throwing it out soon... Is there anything in a liquid or gel or some other form that I can apply to protect it? Any suggestions? THANKS:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 You can get a front rock deflector. You can get them from Ventshade and other manufacturers. Try http://www.bestdarnparts.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrulz4u Posted February 6, 2003 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 No company makes them for my car...I'm assuming the reason they don't is because the 88-91 Cutlass Supreme coupes have that front "lip" on the hood that comes down further than the rest of the hood in-between the two front grilles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godofthunder Posted February 6, 2003 Report Share Posted February 6, 2003 Theres this new plastic they can put on too. Its applied almost like window tint, and if done right, you cant see it. Many high end body shops prob hav eit Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90TGP Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Or you can ghetto rig some cardboard to your hood with masking tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmokesGTP Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Yeah I saw that clear stuff they apply like window tint. Its invisible if done right. I think its made by 3m but im not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patgizz Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 the ONLY way is to not drive the car. if you are gonna get worried about a chip here and there ya probably shouldnt get new paint cause you will pull all your hair out at every little thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
91CuttyConv Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 I dunno, I can relate to wanting to protect the front end. I have a 91 Cutlass and by the very nature of that hood it can look like hell in no time. I am sure he understands some chips will occur but that hood invites them, LOL. I know this from my own car Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soccrplayrgtp Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 DONT DRIVE IT!! LOL [/b] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89BuickRegalGS Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Here is a direct quote from a GM web site about the clear plastic protection thing. Hope it helps... "Static cling protection Minimize damage from stone chips, bugs, abrasions and weathering with this 3M Scotchcal clear paint protection. It molds to the front end and sides of your vehicle, and with no holes or straps it protects your finish without you even knowing it's there." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 I had a link to a site with 3M Scotchcal precut for the Cutlass Supreme. I'll have to see if I can find it when I get home. It was pretty damn pricey, $140+ if I remember correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no1kicker Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 That's probably what I saw on the new Acuras at the last car show. It's like a clear bra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnatGoSplat Posted February 7, 2003 Report Share Posted February 7, 2003 Sort of like a bra, but not really. It's one-time-use only. Once applied and removed, it cannot be reapplied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 that clear 3m vinyl invisible bra works pretty good I hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alphagtp Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 just get a smoke bug shield!! j/k I have also heard good things about the clear-bra worth looking into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Fury Posted March 15, 2009 Report Share Posted March 15, 2009 Cue uni-brow Intrigue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 Why did you guys bring up a 6-year old topic?! On a side note, I have a 3M Clear Bra on my truck and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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