Reducing stone chips

[Sawbin]

Hey guys,

I was just curious to see what you might do to stop or reduce stone chips around the front of your Golf... I know that you can get a car bra but not keen on that. It just seems like every time i wash my car i find new chips. very frustrating as some of you might be aware.

[SilvrFoxX]

Clear wrap it if you don't like car bras

I don't like wrap myself but it is popular and effective. I had a bonnet protector / car bra which I use on long distance runs which seems to limit the problem

[Wolfgang]

3M Venture Shield is one of the more popular.

Not sure who applies it in Perth though.

[Prodigy]

I have 3M ventureshield on the entire front of my car as well as a few other scratch prone areas.

Had Tony from Perth Graphics Centre in Malaga apply it and he did a fantastic job. I have a feeling that they have a contracter who does the installations for them now though, maybe give them a call if your keen.

[Ideo]

Front end respray every year.

[Captain Courteous]

I had a bonnet protector / car bra which I use on long distance runs which seems to limit the problem

Where did you get the car bra from mate? I think it was either you or someone else put up a pic of it a while back?

3M Venture Shield is one of the more popular.

Do you know a supplier/installer in Sydney?

[SilvrFoxX]

Got it from Turkey on Ebay, think i paid $50 for it.. when I get home i will check my ebay account to see if they are still selling them

[Wolfgang]

Do you know a supplier/installer in Sydney?

Reflect Effect in North Parramatta. Great detailer as well.

[Candyman]

Reflect Effect in North Parramatta. Great detailer as well.

Go with the film, far better than a car bra.

A car bra causes more damage than what they protect from and look hideous.

Properly installed film will look almost invisible, will not damage paintwork, offers great protection.

[Peteaussi]

Hey guys,

I was just curious to see what you might do to stop or reduce stone chips around the front of your Golf... I know that you can get a car bra but not keen on that. It just seems like every time i wash my car i find new chips. very frustrating as some of you might be aware.

I had Ventureshield on my mk6 GTI and it was he best thing I did. After a year and a half of driving I didn't have a nick or scratch on my car. A PGC he also covered the a pillars and full front quarters so essentially the front third of my car was protected. I wish I could get it for the front of the r32 but alas there are already some chips on there so I'd only do it if I got the bonnet resprayed.

[Sawbin]

Cheers prodigy,

I had a look on the website but it didn't mention anything about film for cars. Will have to call. I already have a few small chips so not sure to respray then cover or just cover.

[Prodigy]

Yeah they have removed it from their website, i called up a few months ago as i noticed they no longer advertised it as i was going to recommend them to a friend, thats when they told me they have someone who will come in and do it when required. Still best to give them a call though.