I live in Los Angeles and just made a deal to purchase a 94 NSX in Vegas. I'm going to be driving back to LA, does anyone have suggestions on what I can do to avoid flying rocks or gravel from damaging the paint? Where can I buy those white tape that I see on new vehicles being trasported? Any other types of tape or paint products that I can use? Will saran wrap work?
Maybe you should invest in a nose mask before your trip to vegas. There is no way you can 100% avoid rock chips (unless u don't drive ur car), but I'm sure a nose mask would help.
I had the 3M Paint Protection Film applied to my cars, and it's definitely not a recommended DIY project since the installation requires cutting of the film on your car (unless you purchase a costly custom kit--even then it takes some skill to apply). I dunno how much the Home Depot stuff is (I paid $1,000US+tax to have the film applied to my two cars), but for your purposes a cheaper and easier alternative would be to use a bra.
BTW, I've been very happy with the 3M PPF product so far. I've heard of problems with the stuff on headlights though (SCS2k).
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[This message has been edited by PHOEN$X (edited 22 January 2003).]
Flying rocks seem to be possessed by an evil spirit when it comes to hitting the NSX. Before I bought mine, I thought long and hard about having the dealer install a transparant protector to the nose and hood -- I can't remember how much it was going to cost, but it werent cheap, as they say here in Arizona. Anyway, I decided against it, and drove the car home from California to Arizona. When I got home, sure enough, I had a small rock chip. Ironically, it was at the TOP of the hood, between the washer nozzles -- where the film would not have been of any help.
I think somtimes you just have to accept that you are going to get the occasional dinger. Just stay back from other vehicles, as much as you can, or, if you prefer, approach like a bolt of lightning pass at an outrageous rate of speed: "But officer, I had to pass the dump truck at 140 -- I'm trying to avoid flying rocks."
I bought one of the color-matched nose masks from Speed Lingerie and have been quite pleased with its protection, but I too have been victim of possessed rocks...I've got chips on the hood just past the headlights (where the bra can't help).
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--akira3D
'00 Acura NSX-T (red/black), '97 Honda Civic HX (black), '01 Lexus IS300 (black/black)
"Reality is better than the dream..."
I take care of my car the best I can, and try to keep it safe. I even sold my perfect 928 because I didn't want to drive it and see it become less than perfect.
The whole reason I got the NSX was to get a new car, not a museum piece, that I could drive more... and driving it is so much fun that i'm driving it lots more. I think you have a decision... drive it, or look at it. I'm choosing to drive mine, care for it as best I can.. and know that its not going to remain perfect.
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keep the shiny side up
MikeC 01 #46
Ditto! Always be aware of what's coming up from behind and action as necessary. Also, buy a bra for about $100 from an Acura dealer. But be ready to work pretty hard to install, especially if it's cold and the first install. Worth it to have the dealer install it from the purchasing location.
I drove ours 1200 miles home when we purchased, using the tips above without a problem (that was along RT 95 -- not the best of highways).
Ditto! Always be aware of what's coming up from behind and action as necessary. Also, buy a bra for about $100 from an Acura dealer. But be ready to work pretty hard to install, especially if it's cold and the first install. Worth it to have the dealer install it from the purchasing location.
I drove ours 1200 miles home when we purchased, using the tips above without a problem (that was along RT 95 -- not the best of highways).
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