Clearcoat on a brand new 09 OBS?

one33_bpm · 08-18-2009, 12:50 PM

I've been reading all of the horror stories with the 2008 Impreza Paint Chipping issue..

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips

Well, i just bought a 2009 Impreza OBS, in Obsidian Black, and am now trying to figure out ways to protect my new baby! So i am gonna get some rally armor mud flaps, but want to do as much to protect the entire body as possible considering that i've heard that Subaru paint jobs are not exactly the most robust.

So i have been considering getting a thick clearcoat put on the car while it is still pristine (~200 miles on it right now) so that it will have maximum protection for as long as possible. Additionally, a friend recommended putting a clear acrylic (bra/coat/adhesive?) covering on the front.

Let me know what you people think about it...

thanks!

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09NewfieWRX · 08-18-2009, 12:57 PM

Get a 3M film Clear Bra put on, i just got mine installed there last week.

I don't think I went a few weeks after getting the car and there was a nick on the hood already before that.

skiley22 · 08-18-2009, 01:30 PM

Yes my 08 impreza has many chips 12k miles later. I hate the look of the 'bra', I prefer to just apply a dot of touchup paint. I do have one extremely deep chip that isn't that easy to take care of though

one33_bpm · 08-18-2009, 02:15 PM

what about a hood bug deflector in addition to the 3M acrylic bra? Do you think that would save my hood from a little bit of damage?

09NewfieWRX · 08-18-2009, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by one33_bpm

what about a hood bug deflector in addition to the 3M acrylic bra? Do you think that would save my hood from a little bit of damage?

Sure it would.

Just personal preference for that and I've seen so many broken up over time from misc things.

08-18-2009, 12:50 PM	#1
one33_bpm Scooby Newbie Member#: 220102 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBS Obsidian Black Pearl	Clearcoat on a brand new 09 OBS? I've been reading all of the horror stories with the 2008 Impreza Paint Chipping issue.. http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...eza+rock+chips Well, i just bought a 2009 Impreza OBS, in Obsidian Black, and am now trying to figure out ways to protect my new baby! So i am gonna get some rally armor mud flaps, but want to do as much to protect the entire body as possible considering that i've heard that Subaru paint jobs are not exactly the most robust. So i have been considering getting a thick clearcoat put on the car while it is still pristine (~200 miles on it right now) so that it will have maximum protection for as long as possible. Additionally, a friend recommended putting a clear acrylic (bra/coat/adhesive?) covering on the front. Let me know what you people think about it... thanks! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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08-18-2009, 12:57 PM	#2
09NewfieWRX Scooby Newbie Member#: 59036 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. John's, NL./Canada Vehicle: 09 WRX Silver	Get a 3M film Clear Bra put on, i just got mine installed there last week. I don't think I went a few weeks after getting the car and there was a nick on the hood already before that.

08-18-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
skiley22 Scooby Newbie Member#: 188750 Join Date: Sep 2008 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Bethel, CT Vehicle: 2008 Impreza 2.5i Lightning Red	Yes my 08 impreza has many chips 12k miles later. I hate the look of the 'bra', I prefer to just apply a dot of touchup paint. I do have one extremely deep chip that isn't that easy to take care of though

08-18-2009, 02:15 PM	#4
one33_bpm Scooby Newbie Member#: 220102 Join Date: Aug 2009 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Boston, MA Vehicle: 2009 Impreza OBS Obsidian Black Pearl	what about a hood bug deflector in addition to the 3M acrylic bra? Do you think that would save my hood from a little bit of damage?