Road Trip and Rock Chips

[RSLICK]

I am thinking of going on a winter trip through the mountains in my 7.5. A bra is out. Paint Protection Film is 2 grand here in Canada just for the front so that's out. So, I am prepared to take the chips on the paint and windshield. But, the head lamps are a different issue. Here they are about $1400 including tax each. I understand I have to buy the whole unit as I just can't replace the plastic lens. My question is, is there vinyl that I could place on them that would provide some measure of protection. Maybe something I could take off easily after the trip. Thanks in advance for you thoughts.

 

[DSC808]

Laminex makes headlight covers.

 

[SRGTD]

I am thinking of going on a winter trip through the mountains in my 7.5. A bra is out. Paint Protection Film is 2 grand here in Canada just for the front so that's out. So, I am prepared to take the chips on the paint and windshield. But, the head lamps are a different issue. Here they are about $1400 including tax each. I understand I have to buy the whole unit as I just can't replace the plastic lens. My question is, is there vinyl that I could place on them that would provide some measure of protection. Maybe something I could take off easily after the trip. Thanks in advance for you thoughts.

How about these;

Right hand side;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1137933657...MIweHI5N_r5QIVVuDtCh0H3QH2EAkYASABEgLL0fD_BwE
Left hand side;
https://www.ebay.co.uk/i/1137933657...MIweHI5N_r5QIVVuDtCh0H3QH2EAkYAiABEgLoqfD_BwE

 

[Chogokin]

I'd just use the Lamin-X on the headlights. I took my GTI to Vegas a couple times and each time...I'd use painters tape on the front of the car. Not exactly pretty...but it did keep the front end from getting chipped up.

 

[Carlosfandang0]

As long as you don’t mind fitting it yourself these are an option.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/133032219846https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132865343883https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132689813819https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.co.uk/ulk/itm/132865343231

 

[RSLICK]

I'd just use the Lamin-X on the headlights. I took my GTI to Vegas a couple times and each time...I'd use painters tape on the front of the car. Not exactly pretty...but it did keep the front end from getting chipped up.

Hi Chogokin, I kinda like the idea. Best I can find is 2 inch tape. I think about 60 feet on a roll. Did you find wider tape?

 

[Jacobmk7]

I'd just use the Lamin-X on the headlights. I took my GTI to Vegas a couple times and each time...I'd use painters tape on the front of the car. Not exactly pretty...but it did keep the front end from getting chipped up.

I wish I loved my car as much as you...lol

 

[PRRGG1]

I'd just use the Lamin-X on the headlights. I took my GTI to Vegas a couple times and each time...I'd use painters tape on the front of the car. Not exactly pretty...but it did keep the front end from getting chipped up.

Nice photo with the locomotives Chogokin! Doesn't get much better than cars and trains. Where did you take the picture? By the way, I'm a fan too of painter's tape. I see a lot of folks do the same when driving in to car shows.

 

[swcrow]

Used painters tape for the entire front end driving from VA to SC for a race and FMIC install at GTI_Jakes..... Saved the entire front end.... Looks goofy, but works.

 

[dequardo]

Headlamp film for sure as others have mentioned. In my book a must since day 1 of ownership. Inexpensive. I would rethink the bra. $200 and you can take it off afterward. Zero impact to paint.

 

[daconchslop]

Zero impact to paint.

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Once any dirt is captured inside that felt material you may as well be attaching sandpaper to the hood. Rock chips - No. Fine scratches - YES

 

[RSLICK]

Okay, Lamin X for sure, thanks, And, I'll put thie bra option back on the table. But, have you seen a bra for a 7.5? I searched a bit and could only find them for a 7. And, the bra's that I have seen don't give the coverage that Chogokin has. But, if I could find a bra that fit, and gave good coverage then I would have a decision to make.

 

[GolfRRRR1]

I wouldn't be so sure about that. Once any dirt is captured inside that felt material you may as well be attaching sandpaper to the hood. Rock chips - No. Fine scratches - YES

I used to run a bra all winter before clear bra's came out, actually didn't ever get any noticeable scratches on 3 cars with real bras. Just give the hood a good wax and plan to buff it after...That said, you can go the painter's tape route, but it can't protect like a 3-5mil clear bra, unless you put on 3-5 layers. So $10 for a few rolls of blue tape should work.

 

[GTI-CAL]

DIY front clear bra install.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen...014978&hash=item3d6eb8d52a:g:N3AAAOSw0URbYTdv
I have this and it the finished result looks amazing

 

[swcrow]

^ that's a grand cheaper than I've seen