Just had my front bumper repainted due to the speckled look across the bumper and lip. Road debris takes a toll on all cars, just looking for a more permanent solution. What have others done that works and what has it cost you?

 

i think people get it ceramic coated.. basically a clear wrap for the car

 

PPF. Then ceramic coat on top. Can just get the front end and half the hood done with PPF, probably cost around 1.5k.

 

I don’t think ceramic coating can prevent rock chips PPF is the only way.

 

Ceramic coating won't protect from rock chips. It's more of a semi-permanent wax (my car is 2 year coated). PPF is the only thing to help prevent damage.

 

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Are you looking to prevent rock damage on you lower, under bumper, air dam? You say "front spoiler". If you mean the lower air dam under the bumper, using PPF, which is like a tough contact paper, would prevent rock harm, but would get damaged pretty easily by hitting curbs. Plus it would probably cost $100. or so. Another option is to use something like bed liner which will absorb hits, but is easy to repair from a spray can. It is black or tan, but down there, no one can really see anything. Here's one option:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ole...8914/202097787

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My post above only refers to the front air dam that you can't see when standing near the car. Using a PPF, such as Xpel on the actual bumper, is the best way to protect that area from rock chips without changing the color or texture of the car color. You should do it as soon as practical after painting the bumper, before you get the chips back. I just had the bumper area on my IS350c covered by a shop after it was painted. Cost was $400. I had my headlight lenses polished and coated also for another $150. That should keep them from getting chips or yellowing for another 10 years. The PPF on paint can last 20 years or more. I have two vehicles that have 20 years of driving and have no chips in them.

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