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Badly chipped front spoiler

Badly chipped front spoiler

icemahn
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23-12-2016, 04:46 AM
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I have a fiberglass front spoiler which seems to be chipped off easily. I will have to repaint it when the weather gets better but can anybody suggest a better way to prevent stone chips?

Are those anti-chip paint spray any good?
Mazda CX7. 2.3 Turbo MPS. Corksport air intake. Turbo Smart dual port.
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icemahn
23-12-2016, 04:46 AM #1

I have a fiberglass front spoiler which seems to be chipped off easily. I will have to repaint it when the weather gets better but can anybody suggest a better way to prevent stone chips?

Are those anti-chip paint spray any good?

Mazda CX7. 2.3 Turbo MPS. Corksport air intake. Turbo Smart dual port.

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Lexusboy
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23-12-2016, 04:50 AM
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To be honest this is a common problem, also it worth noting that Lexus use a very soft paint.
You may try buying a platic see through bra for the front of the car this could help stop the stone chips.

Ps lets here your funny commentsBig Grin
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Lexusboy
23-12-2016, 04:50 AM #2

To be honest this is a common problem, also it worth noting that Lexus use a very soft paint.
You may try buying a platic see through bra for the front of the car this could help stop the stone chips.

Ps lets here your funny commentsBig Grin

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parthiban
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23-12-2016, 04:53 AM
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I think Tango used ceramiclear for the clear coat and was quite happy with the results.
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23-12-2016, 04:53 AM #3

I think Tango used ceramiclear for the clear coat and was quite happy with the results.

2002 '02' IS200 SE Auto - DVD Satnav with Voice Activation - [COLOR="Blue"]Strathcaron Blue - Parking Sensors - 5000K HIDs with Anti-Glare Bulbs - PIAA 6500K Main Beams - LED Sidelights - Mirror/Sunroof Closure - TTE Styling Kit - 18" Styling Kit Alloys with nitrogen filled Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric Tyres - Bluetouch Multimedia Kit - Gromaudio AUX in - Black painted calipers with silver Lexus decals - 12 LED Dome Light - 96 LED Boot Light - Stainless Steel Sport Sill Plates - PIAA Silicone Wipers[/COLOR]

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23-12-2016, 07:13 AM
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Clear vinyl is another thing that's used to help prevent stone chips, bit like a body wrap but clear? used to be able to buy kits off ebay to do the front of your bonnet or bumpers for not a lot of money, but does need doing in a clean environment so you don't get any dust under it when applying it? to form it round the curves you heat it with a hair dryer so it shrinks to fit Smile
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23-12-2016, 07:13 AM #4

Clear vinyl is another thing that's used to help prevent stone chips, bit like a body wrap but clear? used to be able to buy kits off ebay to do the front of your bonnet or bumpers for not a lot of money, but does need doing in a clean environment so you don't get any dust under it when applying it? to form it round the curves you heat it with a hair dryer so it shrinks to fit Smile

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Sam B
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23-12-2016, 09:57 AM
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could be due to poor preperation before painting, see this often on bonnets and such.
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Sam B
23-12-2016, 09:57 AM #5

could be due to poor preperation before painting, see this often on bonnets and such.

[Image: DWSIG2.jpg]
My engines nuts and bolts require more torque than your car produces

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icemahn
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23-12-2016, 10:00 AM
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could be. I do need to fill the bigger craters with body filler, sand and prime again.

Could it be poor casting with the fiber glass, it sounded brittle when I got it.
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icemahn
23-12-2016, 10:00 AM #6

could be. I do need to fill the bigger craters with body filler, sand and prime again.

Could it be poor casting with the fiber glass, it sounded brittle when I got it.

Mazda CX7. 2.3 Turbo MPS. Corksport air intake. Turbo Smart dual port.

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Sam B
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23-12-2016, 10:11 AM
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if its just stone chipping too easily and not cracking etc id say its more down to the prep and paint work. is it factory finish?
[Image: DWSIG2.jpg]
My engines nuts and bolts require more torque than your car produces
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Sam B
23-12-2016, 10:11 AM #7

if its just stone chipping too easily and not cracking etc id say its more down to the prep and paint work. is it factory finish?

[Image: DWSIG2.jpg]
My engines nuts and bolts require more torque than your car produces

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