Best front end mask?

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Okay, after getting like 4 chips in the front edge of my hood in as many days I NEED a front end mask for my baby. I assume the dealer has one - is it any good?

Can anyone recommend the best quality piece out there? Let me know where I can get it. Thanks!

-James
 

manitoufs

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Be aware that a bra will end up by marring your paint. Road grit has a tendency to get between the bra and your paint and acts like sand paper on you paint. (I learned that years ago after screwing up the paint on a Porsche 911.)

I have found that a wind deflector (I have a smoke colored Lund from JC Whitney - no flames please) works well to protect the area you are worried about. It also does help to deflect insects etc. from the windshield.
 

Zac

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My Sy had a bra on When I bought it. It was on there for years. The paint on my hood is really oxidized except for where the bra was. Needless to say, I may not have many chips, but my paint still looks like shit.
 

RS25.com

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I had not thought about that. I use one on my RS, but it's white so scratches don't show up like they would on black pain. But man, three nicks on three days? I won't last a month!

I may get the plastic lip style. I don't like the look but... better than marks all over!
 

RS25.com

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Argh. Okay, I hate Colorado. I managed to go down a road that is totally torn up and got more nicks, and then there are two BAZILLION giant moths flying around getting stuck in the grille, radiator, headlights... you name it.

I'm going to get a full front mask - the hood lip will not cut it. I'll just be careful. I am anti-plastic because I have seen so many that are yellow and nasty looking, and they don't really come off clean in my opinion. I'd rather deal with the paint issue that what I have to deal with now. :(

Any suggestions? The dealer did not have one - at least they did not have one with cut-outs for the driving lights.
 
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