Spankathon

Does anyone know where I can buy a stone chip cover for the front of a Bugeye WRX.... I saw a car on ebay a while ago with one fitted. I do too many motorway miles, and my previous car was a mess at the front because of this, and I don't want the WRX to go down the similar route.

Can anyone help..??

Thanks in advance.

HOWY

Saw an advert in TopGear magazine for some film you apply.

corradoboy

If it's what I think you're thinking of, then look HERE or Google for "car bra subaru". If you get one, make sure you get one of these too.....



Altenatively look at some of the excellent translucent protective films available.

ozzy

They use these a lot in the US, but I'm not sure if you can buy them over here. Best bet is google or one of the US Subaru websites.

stilover

There's a company that advertises in `Evo`, selling translucent film that coveres the front of your car, and anywhere else you want it.

ozzy

Armourfend is a well-known clear plastic protective film. It ain't cheap and it doesn't cover every part of the car.

corradoboy

Can never figure out why they only go half way up the bonnet with that stuff even the company which advertises in Evo showing a £300k Carerra GT. Might look OK on the day it's done, but after 6 months of road grime, washing and waxing there's always a pronounced line visible. Just cover the whole bonnet In fact, why don't the manufacturers do it when the car is made ? It would probably only add £30 to the total cost, and they could offer it as a £300 option.

RRH

Stef used to have one fitted, probably necessary when you track as much as he used to.

SirFozzalot

Car-bra



Don't think they look good on any car though IMHO. Look like a gimp mask!

corradoboy

As frustrating as stone chips are, that is just hidious It's like the girlfriends mum who has a glorious oak dining table that nobody has ever seen. It sits draped in 3 covers at all times, place mats all over it and when you go to sit at it with a cup of coffee, she runs in with a folded newspaper to go under the placemat, just in case. The table may as well be made of chipboard as we've never seen it Same with the car. It's built to be driven on roads, and as a consequence will get the odd bit of damage. To hide it under such a monstrosity is just ridiculous. I'd rather have the stone chips resprayed every 2-3 years.

The translucent films on the other hand are a superb solution, and I would definately do it on a new car

Spankathon

The mileage I do, it would need the bonnet resraying every couple of months.... I don't see the point in having a nice car, keeping it well looked after just to have stone chips all over the place, with a few solutions out there, but not to do it, coz they look "hideous".

Cheers for the links and ideas.

Nevetas

Armourfend is what you want.

Works well imo

Elmer Fudpucker

Armourfend is £475+vat for an 05 Impreza