Viny wrap bottom "splitter"

[Rsully70sev]

When I first bought the car, I ripped off my bottom front "splitter" or "spoiler" on a curb at the bank because I didn't realize how low it was...

I then got it repainted and fixed for about $120 the next day...

About a week ago I was driving up in the country to my other house and it happens to be a gravel road, and it made about 50 rock chips on the splitter...

Instead if getting this repainted every couple weeks, is there any alternative to protecting this? I was thinking of vinyl wrapping it flat black... Opinions??

[imdashiz]

how was it painted? no clear coat?

[Rsully70sev]

No idea...it was at a reputable shop though (from what I was told)...I brought my car to him and he declined responsibility for the rock chips because "it's bound to happen with a low car and this splitter doesn't help when the rocks kick up"...I understand that, but fuck.

[imdashiz]

I guess you can put that plastic wrap stuff that bavauto sells for the front of the hoods and headlights. flat black wouldnt be a bad idea either.

[TS323]

^ this is all i can think of.

[dreamer420]

stick on clear bra.

[Danny]

Vinyl wrap is a good idea.

[ZekeTheSneak]

Rustoleum truck bed liner from autozone, works like a charm and adds some black accent

[Dj Buttchug]

3m vinyl wrap is good. you can get different thickness wrap and it sticks really well. its not too expensive either

[5Toes]

But where to buy?

[Dj Buttchug]

ebay. you can buy in sheets or in rolls

[Jand3rson]

Any sign or vinyl shop should be able to do it for you.

Another solution, try repainting it with PlastiDip. Do enough coats to use up a whole can.

[Stephen]

Any sign or vinyl shop should be able to do it for you.

Another solution, try repainting it with PlastiDip. Do enough coats to use up a whole can.

and be SURE to space the coats properly. Do it wrong, and it reacts with itself and gets nasty.

[rightcoastbias]

I've seen PlastiDip parts hold up to some repeated rock/road debris collisions. Its cheap and very easy to get a good finish. This the reason it is so popular. You are limited to a matte black finish.

edit: "Easy" is a bit subjective. You can still orange peel a coat, but it is more forgiving than most automotive paints. Paint in low humidity and around 70deg. Apply coats thinner than you think you need. Space coats by ~5 minutes.

[jaywood]

Just wrap it in clear vinyl.