Hood rock damage?

[Trojan_Actual]

Have a lot of you had rock damage on your hood leading edge? I have a rock guard on mine but if hoods aren’t prone I’d like to go with a sleeker look. Thanks!

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[John VonJeep]

Paint Protection Film is the answer.

 

[Chupacabra]

Had my white JL for a year and a half in Colorado. Maybe I've been lucky, but don't have a single chip anywhere on my hood yet. No PPF, no deflector.

The door hinges, on the other hand... I wrapped them with clear bra material after I got my first big ding on the leading edge of one of the hinges.

 

[Trojan_Actual]

Had my white JL for a year and a half in Colorado. Maybe I've been lucky, but don't have a single chip anywhere on my hood yet. No PPF, no deflector.

The door hinges, on the other hand... I wrapped them with clear bra material after I got my first big ding on the leading edge of one of the hinges.

Were they kits for the hinges?

 

[Deleted member 59498]

Yes I get them here, we have lots of gravel all winter and most of spring. Just part of the life. I need to get the touch paint pen, the Sarge Green wrangler I had the dealer gave me one when I purchased. Not this time.

 

[TrailScooter]

Hood was always the black sheep of the family. His brother Kid is pretty cool tho...

 

[roaniecowpony]

My wife's Flex has PPF on the whole front end back to the doors. The front of the hood has a dent from a rock. Otherwise it looks pretty good. I put PPF on my GMC front edges. Seems to help. I know the previous truck was blasted pretty bad without PPF.

 

[pb0721]

My wife's Flex has PPF on the whole front end back to the doors. The front of the hood has a dent from a rock. Otherwise it looks pretty good. I put PPF on my GMC front edges. Seems to help. I know the previous truck was blasted pretty bad without PPF.

Hi ,

Need some advice on PPF. You have mentioned that you had PPF on whole front end. I have been looking to get PPF done for my 5 month old jeep for the hood and then the front grill.
Could you please suggest which one would be the better and cheaper option. I tried enquiring at couple of places and they were quoting $800 - $1100 just for the hood + front grill.

TIA

 

[AC87]

Had my white JL for a year and a half in Colorado. Maybe I've been lucky, but don't have a single chip anywhere on my hood yet. No PPF, no deflector.

The door hinges, on the other hand... I wrapped them with clear bra material after I got my first big ding on the leading edge of one of the hinges.

That's exactly what I've done, well I didn't us PPF, I used 3M clear film, so far so good. I have not had to re apply it yet, it's held up so far!

 

[John VonJeep]

If you want to save some money, you can do the front half of the hood and skip the grille. Being plastic, the grille just doesn't pick up the kinds of chips that the hood does. You wouldn't think the underlying material would matter much, but it does in my experience.

Quality PPF will have a 10-year warranty for both the product and the installation.

 

[Rhinebeck01]

For my hood, I use a hood protector.

For film hinge protection this outfit has some excellent pre cut stuff.. Fit is very good. Yes, patience is needed in applying. I applied on my 2018, 3+ years ago and this film on the hinges has stayed put, has not yellowed and has prevented any rock chips.
https://www.r3offroad.com/offroad

Should also mention forum sponsor @Threedom is soon to release a line of different design, (to include plain/smooth) Nylon PA12 - An Engineering Grade Material hinge covers, that I have been privy to see... all I can say is Wow! The detail on them is amazing... Enlarge the pic below and see!

Here is a pic of Gator design Handle and Hinge cover.. (My favorite)

 

[roaniecowpony]

Hi ,

Need some advice on PPF. You have mentioned that you had PPF on whole front end. I have been looking to get PPF done for my 5 month old jeep for the hood and then the front grill.
Could you please suggest which one would be the better and cheaper option. I tried enquiring at couple of places and they were quoting $800 - $1100 just for the hood + front grill.

TIA

The most cost effective treatment would be to just do the grill and leading edges of the hood, (fenders if painted). But, I found that cost was all over the place, since this service is basically small businesses, including one-man mobile type businesses. It's not cheap, especially here in the Los Angeles area.

Better? Cheaper? Pick one. Not both.
Xpel film is among the most popular. I think because it conforms more easily than other brands. It's among the most popular here in socal. It's also pretty pricey.

That quote you got was right in the middle of what I've seen.

 

[pb0721]

For my hood, I use a hood protector.

For film hinge protection this outfit has some excellent pre cut stuff.. Fit is very good. Yes, patience is needed in applying. I applied on my 2018, 3+ years ago and this film on the hinges has stayed put, has not yellowed and has prevented any rock chips.
https://www.r3offroad.com/offroad

Should also mention forum sponsor @Threedom is soon to release a line of different design, (to include plain/smooth) Nylon PA12 - An Engineering Grade Material hinge covers, that I have been privy to see... all I can say is Wow! The detail on them is amazing... Enlarge the pic below and see!

Here is a pic of Gator design Handle and Hinge cover.. (My favorite)

Thank you

 

[pb0721]

The most cost effective treatment would be to just do the grill and leading edges of the hood, (fenders if painted). But, I found that cost was all over the place, since this service is basically small businesses, including one-man mobile type businesses. It's not cheap, especially here in the Los Angeles area.

Better? Cheaper? Pick one. Not both.
Xpel film is among the most popular. I think because it conforms more easily than other brands. It's among the most popular here in socal. It's also pretty pricey.

That quote you got was right in the middle of what I've seen.

Thanks

 

[Fudster]

For my hood, I use a hood protector.

For film hinge protection this outfit has some excellent pre cut stuff.. Fit is very good. Yes, patience is needed in applying. I applied on my 2018, 3+ years ago and this film on the hinges has stayed put, has not yellowed and has prevented any rock chips.
https://www.r3offroad.com/offroad

Should also mention forum sponsor @Threedom is soon to release a line of different design, (to include plain/smooth) Nylon PA12 - An Engineering Grade Material hinge covers, that I have been privy to see... all I can say is Wow! The detail on them is amazing... Enlarge the pic below and see!

Here is a pic of Gator design Handle and Hinge cover.. (My favorite)

@Rhinebeck01

Will handle covers be offered for proximity door lock owners...if you know?

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