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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Mk1Macca on 19 February 2014, 22:17
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Ok, I know they're the very definition of marmite, and trust me, I'm not asking to be scene, but...
After finding my first stone chip after 1500 super carefully driven miles, I'm becoming paranoid.
Does anyone know of any for the mk7, and do they actually work? I'm sure I read somewhere they can actually do more harm than good, but I'm not sure why / how.
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If i was considering a bonnet bra i think i'd be more inclined to go for the clear adhesive type protection, seen far too many reports of bras causing damage to paint.
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It's a car, its going to get stone chipped.
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Bonnet bras :sick:
Someone in mk6 section fitted 3M film to theirs - post 444 & 445
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=246903.msg2329845;topicseen#msg2329845
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It's a car, its going to get stone chipped.
+1 to that. Spent some time in mid-west USA a few years back, every other car had one (to be fair, the winters are brutal there). Hideous things.
I'd maybe get some clear plastic protective wrap as mentioned above, or just learn to live with it as 'patina'. Cars pick up imperfections as they age. It's like buying a really nice sofa and covering it in cling film IMO.
...Although if you do want one (just read your earlier post about being down to bare metal so understand your thinking), there appear to be a few suppliers, I've just googled one for sale on Ebay for 50 quid.
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No no no no no.... :sick:
Mk7s aren't down to boy racers yet, so don't make 'em look like they are... :sick:
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Would recommend some of the clear 3M adhesive protective film. Seen it used on many high end super cars and it seems to work well. Not visible unless really looking for it either.
J
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Venture Shield do a very good job. http://www.venture-shield.co.uk/
I'm not sure if it's them, but I have read about a self healing film. If it picks up fine scratches, pour warm warm over if and it will repair itself.
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oh dear lord....
not sure why so many chavved up rot boxes have them to be honest. Most stone chips occur on the motorway
most cars with bonnet bras never leave the KFC car park
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I think they look OK, there are far worse boy racer things you can do to a car.
However, I nearly bought one for my Mk5 when I did a road trip to Italy as I was paranoid about my recently replaced bonnet getting stone chips, having researched them people suggest that small amounts of dust and grit can get under them and gradually dull the clear coat.
Worse than stone chips, I'd say.
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As above, I think you'll do more damage than good. I've seen cars that had them fitted and after it was removed there were obvious marks and scratches caused by the "bra" itself. Talk about counter-productive! Now maybe it was a poor quality / poor fit, but either way, they look very naff anyway.
It's crap when you see the first couple of stone chips but it's just going to happen, just like your new shoes will get a little dirty if you wear them outdoors :grin:
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Just embrace the stone chips, see them as battle scars :laugh:
My MK6 had thousands of them so I made a conscious effort with the new car to drive a bit further away from the car in front especially on motorways. Now all that does is invite idiots to squeeze in between me and the car in front creating even less of a gap!!
I must admit I quite like bras on the earlier Golfs but I could never have one myself.
Put into Google car bra damage.
(http://www.koolridesdetailing.com/images/clear-bra/brad-damage.jpg)
(http://www.protectyourpaint.com/files/bra_damage_close.jpg)
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It's crap when you see the first couple of stone chips but it's just going to happen, just like your new shoes will get a little dirty if you wear them outdoors :grin:
As long as you don't step straight out into sh!te. My mate did that last week in a brand new pair of £80 trainers. His neighbour's cat (assumed) had relieved itself on his doorstep.
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As mentioned, i'm only looking at it for protection - so any other alternatives are welcomed.
How does stone chipping affect the trade in value at the end of a PCP?
Also, if it has gone through to metal, where do we stand on the corrosion warranty?
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As mentioned, i'm only looking at it for protection - so any other alternatives are welcomed.
How does stone chipping affect the trade in value at the end of a PCP?
Also, if it has gone through to metal, where do we stand on the corrosion warranty?
I expect it'll be accepted as normal wear and tear, it happens to every car unless you never drive it. If they are particularly bad chips just do your best with a touch up stick...
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Have a go with the chipex repair system. Its not perfect and does take some time to perfect but it will certainly mask the chip to a good standard
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The front of my MK6 was terrible for stone chips. It was black so made it stand out even more.
I am a bit OCD about my car, ie don't park side by side other cars etc so the rest of the car was spotless.
Come trade in time out of 5 garages only one actually looked at my car to give me a price. I kid you not.
In fact the garage I bought the A1 from is 100 miles away so the first they even seen the car was come trade in day and even then they only wanted the keys to get the tax disc from it.
So I would say stone chips won't affect it at all. All though no doubt you will get dealers trying to get the price down because of it.
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I've had the same experience when approaching dealers with a trade in. The average salesman in the dealers wouldn't see minor stone chips if they were on the tip of his nose. They won't care! Bear in mind that most posters on here are car enthusiasts who actually look after their cars as best they can and will be in much better condition than average. A lot of used cars going through dealerships are as rough as f$$k.
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Also it would probably be peanuts for them to get it sorted.
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Bonnet bras look worse (much worse) than the odd stone chip. :smiley:
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As mentioned, i'm only looking at it for protection - so any other alternatives are welcomed.
How does stone chipping affect the trade in value at the end of a PCP?
Also, if it has gone through to metal, where do we stand on the corrosion warranty?
With my Audi I have some really nasty stone chips and it made no difference. When you sign up to it they'll have information as to what is 'acceptable' damage. slight curbing is ok too.
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When you sign up to it they'll have information as to what is 'acceptable' damage. slight curbing is ok too.
Thats only if you are handing the car back and walking away. If you are trading it in its like every other trade in.