So my fellow desert dwellers.... how can you protect a custom paint job from this harsh climate and rocks?

Back in 92 when I was living in Vegas, within 6 months I had to replace my windshield from all the little pitts in it from stones that would kick up.

Down here it's the same thing. Don't matter if you are in the city or on the outskirts, we have a bad rock problem.

Is there anything that a person can to do help protect a custom paint job? Been thinking of a custom for a while but don't want it all dinged up.

Thanks in advance.

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Dont ride so close behind other bikes or vehicles.

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There is a sheet made by 3M that you can put over the paint (applies like window tint), but when the plastic gets bunged up, then what do you do?

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...gard-PPF/Home/

Me, I got some touch-up paint.

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that, unfortunately, does not always work. Going to take the bike to the shop Sat, some moron passed where they shouldn't have (center turn lane).... kicked up rocks on everyone.

So there is no special paint protector out there? extra tough topcoat or something?



posted before I could finish....
checking your link now 2up... thanks

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you could always ride in a bubble.. I don't know of anything personally, but if you do find something, please do share with us!!

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That 3M stuff looks promising... I may try it.

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Yea... a lot of people use the 3M film on their cars/trucks with good results.

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I went to the SEMA show some years back and saw a new Ducati 999 covered in the 3M stuff and didn't even know it was there. I know they're out there, but not sure if it's 3M or not, but one of the companies that make that clear film stuff makes vehicle specific kits that takes the guess work out of trying to cut it yourself. Once it's applied correctly, you can't even tell it's on the bike/car. Before you purchase, make sure you check to see if the stuff is prone to turning yellow.

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