Finally

[GNRick]

Why? I like the added protection.

Because it doesn't look good. When I plunked down big bucks to get my car painted 4 years ago, I wanted the Barrett Jackson show car look, not the used car back lot look. I drive my car a lot and surprisingly haven't gotten any chips on the lower door area.

 

[johnnycasx]

I'm going for that same look

Because it doesn't look good. When I plunked down big bucks to get my car painted 4 years ago, I wanted the Barrett Jackson show car look, not the used car back lot look. I drive my car a lot and surprisingly haven't gotten any chips on the lower door area.

 

[TurboTGuy]

Because it doesn't look good. When I plunked down big bucks to get my car painted 4 years ago, I wanted the Barrett Jackson show car look, not the used car back lot look. I drive my car a lot and surprisingly haven't gotten any chips on the lower door area.

A well applied piece of Paint Protection Film will be less difficult to apply, it will look better, it can be replaced if it gets damaged and it accomplishes the same purpose as that ugly assed chip guard.

When I repaint, that will be my plan.

What's the down side?

 

[Boston GN]

Didn't put the chip guard back on mine either. Much nicer without it. As TurboT said, if you wanted it, clear paint protection film is the way to go for something like that. These films have come a long way in the last few years

 

[Chuck Leeper]

i told him to take his time

BIG MISTAKE!!

 

[johnnycasx]

BIG MISTAKE!!

It's winter here so I'm in no rush to drive soon

 

[TurboTGuy]

It's winter here so I'm in no rush to drive soon

Pussy!

 

[johnnycasx]

Pussy!

Trust me I drove an 85 olds 442 when I lived in Chicago and all I took was one good snow storm to learn my lesson

 

[Frederickdav]

The type of winter we're gettin' in West Michigan wouldn't be that bad. I almost regret storing my T. Tomorrow it's supposed to get into the 50's![I mean later today] What does that paint protector film look like after a few washings?I saw something I think it might have been an early rendition, a few years ago, that looked like crap as it was loosening in a few places.

 

[skidlid]

As a body shop owner never tell us you are not in a hurry! jk

 

[johnnycasx]

As a body shop owner never tell us you are not in a hurry! jk

True. My father took his 85 BMW 3 series to the same guy and it took 11 months to finish

 

[johnnycasx]

Quick update: the car is under the knife for the quarter panel. The vehicle has been sanded down to bare metal for the most part. Now I need to look for a hood

 

[johnnycasx]

Here is what the body shop has been up to so far

 

[johnnycasx]

All I need now are the seals for the belt moldings door and body. Any suggestions on who to get them from?

 

[BuickMike]

Talk to Highway Stars nos4gn.com.

 

[johnnycasx]

They were able to fix the quarter panel on the left side so now no need to cut and fit one on Now I just need to order seals and the final touch, where should I get fillers from?

 

[TurboTGuy]

They were able to fix the quarter panel on the left side so now no need to cut and fit one on Now I just need to order seals and the final touch, where should I get fillers from?

Spoolfool!

 

[BuickMike]

Spoolfool!

What he said. Seriously do not cheap out here and go with anything else. They are worth every penny and then some. No joke the others are complete crap.

 

[johnnycasx]

Spoolfool fillers it is then

 

[bob brady]

I vote for leaving the chip guard off along with the door bumper strips.

i'm with you Rick!