Commuter Issue, looking for solutions.

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Old 05-12-2017, 09:07 PM
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Commuter Issue, looking for solutions.

Hey everyone, looking for a potential solution to my rock dodging issue I deal with everyday. For people from New York, driving on the 495 does suck, especially during high traffic. I was thinking of a bra but I really dont like the look. Any idea's would be great. Thanks again.
Old 05-12-2017, 10:55 PM
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You can wrap the front of your car with a clear bra/mask. It's like a vinyl wrap.

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Old 05-13-2017, 07:47 AM
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however; it's a car! the front end will always get abused because we're driving at speed.
no matter what you do or how you protect it, it will ALWAYS get abused.
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Don't drive and take the bus, your car will be ding free!
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Yep, city driving will take its toll... another vote for a clear bra / vinyl wrap. Also, try to keep some distance from the vehicle in front of you to avoid the pebbles it kicks up. I know, I know... too large a gap and someone will jump in, and you'll never make it to work on time... which makes @thoiboi's suggestion, take mass transit, appealing.

Hmmm... the old beak / shield grill had a purpose after all!

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Clearbra is about $300 installed for the front of my car (bumper + Hood + Fender Trim + Front A-Spec Kit), or a new paint job is about $350 for the front bumper from a great shop. With that said, I'm going the route of clearbra since lovebugs in FL are TERRIBLE. At least I can use something a bit more "scrubby" on a clearbra than on paint to get this type of mess off:
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Holy shit that's intense. And here I thought north jersey was bad w/ mosquitoes and flies. Damn.
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