small pits/chips on front bumper

lpandroc · 10-11-01, 09:43

Hi all...I have a silver 2000 Volvo S70...thank goodness it is silver...these things would be more obvious with a darker color car...anyhow, I have very small pits on the front of my bumper...If you run your hand over them...you can barely feel them?...but if you look at the bumper closely and to the side, you can see them...they are like small pits/chips...no paint is missing or chipped...but the paint is like dented...I use Klasse , but that will not prevent these things...it must be from road material hitting the front of the bumper...How can I adress this...thanks

ema · 10-11-01, 09:59

I have the same exact problem with my 2001 Volvo S60. The front bumper contains numerous small pits and chips. The pits are caused by road debris hitting the bumper at highway speeds. The best solution I found for it is to have XPEL or some other type of clear bra product installed. You may also want to consider having the headlamps done. My S60 has glass headlights and the lens is pitted pretty badly. Estimated replacement costs is approx. $250 each.

-ema

waxman · 10-11-01, 10:25

How much reflectivity is lost when using products like Xpel or Stongard?

lpandroc · 10-15-01, 08:29

any more advice?

waxman · 10-15-01, 09:00

Bras, XPEL or Stongard are really your only solutions or buying one of those shields that attach to the front of your car like you see on pickup trucks. There aren't any sealants or waxes that protect against this.

colinc · 10-15-01, 04:00

On my acura, I get a new front bumper cover every couple years. The hondas just have a plastic shield over the structure of the bumper that can be easily removed and replaced. Costs about $400, but well worth it.

Short Cut · 10-15-01, 04:51

Griots sells a Touch Up Kit that you may find worthwhile although it is intended for repairing chips.