SteveM

Hi all,

Headed on a month long road trip next week and I was just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on ways to protect the front parking sensors from rocks on the highway.

I've noticed two of my sensors have small paint chips on them and I'm wondering if the average small road rocks could badly damage the sensors? I was thinking of devising some small covers for touring to keep them safe.

Any ideas? I'm not too keen on a full touring bra right now.

Thanks in advance!

sojah

iTrader: (1)

i understand your delima but seriously i wouldn't worry about it. its prolly about the same as worrying about rock chips on your windshield. it might happen on a mile stretch close to you home on the highway or it might happen 3000 miles away on some highway. just don't tailgate or ride behind dump trucks or landscaping trucks and your all good.

i wouldn't worry about it. but that's just me

caddyowner

Stay away from behind dump trucks and gravel haulers - especially ones just entering the highway. I hang back or shoot by quickly. The longer I stay behind one, the higher the chance he's going to hit a bump and gravel will fall off and start bouncing.

Jabberwock

Agree - avoiding rock chip damage is mostly about not tailgating. And also staying away from, and well behind semis (and then passing them quickly when necessary). The rock and gravel trucks are the worst, but be aware that any truck wheel (including small pickups) can throw rocks a fair distance at highway speeds. Even cars can throw a rock but its less likely.

TJW98LS

iTrader: (1)

When I had fresh paint on the LS400 I would wrap the bumper in black painters tape when I'd make a long highway trips. Once I quit doing it though, I started seeing the chips on the front.

I actually found a better alternative... a 3m clear bra. It costs me about $350 -$400 to have it installed, but it keeps all the rock chips off the bumper and hood. I recommend it if you have a brand new car, or fresh paint.

MKevin

or Ventureshield PPF.

SteveM

Thanks for the reminders and insight guys. I agree that tailgating is inviting direct blows to the front end and a primary cause of what I'm trying to avoid. I like the 3M idea but the paint is not fresh enough to seal it like that right now.

I'll be using the usual approach of leaving plenty of room before fully enjoying the passing power. Thanks again for the responses.