My hood is just about completely covered in rock chips from more than seven years and 126,000 miles of daily driving. Short of getting a new paint job (which admittedly, I need anyways), is there anything I can do to make it not look quite so bad?
Ya +1 on the bra.
I may consider getting one for mine if I have to drive it this winter.
However, depending on where you live, if rust may be of concern, definitely consider the touch up paint option
I'd like to do that, but really the hood is just one of several bad areas. The front bumper needs to be completely repainted, the driver's side door, side scoop, and rear fender need it, and the passenger side front fender needs it. Might as well just get the whole car done. The rest of her will need it soon anyways. I'm just not looking forward to dropping the cash for a full paint job. Trying to delay the inevitable.
I'd like to do that, but really the hood is just one of several bad areas. The front bumper needs to be completely repainted, the driver's side door, side scoop, and rear fender need it, and the passenger side front fender needs it. Might as well just get the whole car done. The rest of her will need it soon anyways. I'm just not looking forward to dropping the cash for a full paint job. Trying to delay the inevitable.
Really? I've had my bumper repainted once and I had several quotes. All were around $500. I got a quote on the hood as well (it's fine, but I was curious), that was $400. Seems so pricey. I suppose these things might be cheaper in the US or something ... just like car parts etc. Lucky punks!