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purpleRac3r · 08-03-2014, 09:40 PM

And even the clear films like Xpel can only do so much. Several friends in my Corvette club have Xpel on their C6 cars, and even they have a few rock chips through the film. No where near as many as those without film, but proof enough that if you drive the car, nicks & chips are inevitable. One even has a rock chip on his roof panel!

I say drive it! Minor chips and road rash are a badge of honor. Get the bigger damage fixed when practical.

08-03-2014, 09:40 PM	#51
purpleRac3r Drives: 1974 & 2014 Corvette Stingrays Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, Mo Posts: 623	And even the clear films like Xpel can only do so much. Several friends in my Corvette club have Xpel on their C6 cars, and even they have a few rock chips through the film. No where near as many as those without film, but proof enough that if you drive the car, nicks & chips are inevitable. One even has a rock chip on his roof panel! I say drive it! Minor chips and road rash are a badge of honor. Get the bigger damage fixed when practical. __________________ '74 Stingray coupe, heavily modified, as seen in August 2011 VETTE magazine, 2014 Stingray Z51 #196, ordered 02/11/13, built 08/29/13, Museum Delivery 10/04/13, driven daily!