Stone chips - What are we doing about them?

OB123 · Post by **OB123** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:01 am

not a bad idea - I have the puncture insurance - but to be honest I'm always a bit cynical about these policies and worry that they won't pay out - hopefully I'll never need to find out Smile

steveo35 · Post by **steveo35** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 11:37 am

I went to see a specialist detailing company on Saturday to enquire about a full correction on some paint swirls etc I have ,he was saying a company makes like kits that stick on the front (like a wrap I assume) that acts as a 2nd skin for the prone parts that get hit by stones , he said it is harldy noticeable unless you really know its been installed , and adds a slight extra texture to the paint work. He said it also self heals to a point . The kit can then be removed before you sell the car , or I guess if it gets splattered you can remove and replace.

daytona650 · Post by **daytona650** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:50 pm

I've got ventureshield on mine, so stonechips are not an issue :)

steveo35 · Post by **steveo35** » Mon Apr 20, 2015 4:53 pm

Daytona , I can only assume that's the sorta thing this bloke was on about ,

daytona650 · Post by **daytona650** » Tue Apr 21, 2015 9:28 pm

Ventureshield is well worth it. Mine covers the full front, sills, windscreen frame and around the wheels. No stone chips and you do have to look hard to see it.

Jagalot · Post by **Jagalot** » Wed Apr 22, 2015 9:26 am

My chips are on the bonnet.

I was thinking about a paintshield type of wrap when the car was new but for one reason or another I never did it. It wouldn't have covered the bonnet though even if I had installed it as most wraps I can see cover the front bumper area and side sills.

daytona650 · Post by **daytona650** » Thu Apr 23, 2015 7:15 pm

Ventureshield covers half the bonnet, you can't see the join unless you look hard. Peace of mind for me. Brilliant stuff.

Scorchio595 · Post by **Scorchio595** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 10:20 pm

I was given a tip by a paint spray professional I have used for a number of years. His advice was to fill the chip using the fine end of rolled up kitchen roll. The idea being that it enables just the right amount of paint to fill the chip, it does work very well I have been using the technique on many cars.

Scalded Cat · Post by **Scalded Cat** » Sun Aug 09, 2015 7:13 pm

Ventureshield covers half the bonnet, you can't see the join unless you look hard. Peace of mind for me. Brilliant stuff.

Hi Daytona,

I am considering Vshield, may I ask what was the cost?

Regards

S Cat

daytona650 · Post by **daytona650** » Mon Aug 10, 2015 8:24 am

If I recall correctly it was around £1000.

Stone chips - What are we doing about them?

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