[Bobbo1234]

Hi again, I have another question.I drive the expressway to work every day about 18 miles each way.I have had my TLX for 2 weeks now and I love driving it.The problem is that many large semis drive the same road. I already have a couple small chips on the front end. So I called the dealer to ask if they make nose masks or bras for the front of my TLX.They said no, but we have a company that can put a thick clear plastic fitted to the front of the TLX.Cost of this is $1100.I thought about it , but that is too costly. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bobbo1234 Portage In.

 

[andre12dbsi]

Here's a discussion on that exact topic.

http://www.tlxforums.com/forum/appe...er-considered-protective-film-their-body.html

 

[MTD]

Shop around. The dealers typically will add some profit onto their end on top of what the shop charges to do the clear bar.

I had the silver grill of my TLX blacked-out. Its an option the dealer will do at a cost of $450. I had an independent shop do it for $100.

Same deal with window tints. A dealer might charge $650 (my dealer) while most shops might do it for half that.

 

[Wes Beard]

I have purchased 3 new cars in the last 3 years. All 3 managed to get a chip or two from rocks within 2 weeks.


I didn't want to spend the money on the clear film protectant, and I don't like what it can look like after a few years. I found Dr. ColorChip works great for easy, at home repairs. (drcolorchip.com)


Depending on the color, sometimes you can't even tell there was a chip in the paint. SO much better than dealer touch up paint. And the colors are the exact dealer installed color.

 

[andre12dbsi]

Thanks for the product info Wes. I'll definitely look into it if.....no....when I get a chip or two. It certainly looks easy enough to do.

 

[Alanjm53]

Thank you, Wes!

Thanks for the recommendation.
Just ordered a kit for my wife's 2011 Pilot.

(This may just help me get out of the dog house.........woof)

 

[Summest]

Welcome to the Forum!

Hi again, I have another question.I drive the expressway to work every day about 18 miles each way.I have had my TLX for 2 weeks now and I love driving it.The problem is that many large semis drive the same road. I already have a couple small chips on the front end. So I called the dealer to ask if they make nose masks or bras for the front of my TLX.They said no, but we have a company that can put a thick clear plastic fitted to the front of the TLX.Cost of this is $1100.I thought about it , but that is too costly. Any suggestions? Thanks, Bobbo1234 Portage In.

Welcome to the Forum! Sorry I missed your first posts yesterday.

I have a couple of good dings on my hood as well. Seems the paint is awfully thin on the TLX. A couple nicks actually scratched down the metal. Didn't have this issue on the TSXs.

 

[andre12dbsi]

My 2013 Honda was the same. The paint chipped really easy. It could be the more environmentally friendly paint they're using now. It seems to be extremely soft.