hood protection

I had 3M rock guard film applied to the front of the hood, headlights and trim pieces on the front end when I got my tint done. I think it is worth it.

I'm thinking about a clear bra as well. The nose and across the top of the headlights seem to be begging for abuse.
You really need to do the clear bra before you get stone chips. If chipped before the bra, they'll be visible and preserved forever.

Great looking truck Joe, been looking at brush guards, like your's...thanks for the information in your sig....question though: I didn't think Ram made a "Quad cab" anymore, just regular cab, crew cab and Mega cab? Anyway, great looking truck and I can use the info in your sig to look up a brush guard:thumbsup:

Ram3500Dually said:

What is the difference between that one and the factory one?

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^^^ my next purchase.

I have the "smoke" hood deflector...works great and looks good..Does what it's supposed to do...

NC Hauler said:

Great looking truck Joe, been looking at brush guards, like your's...thanks for the information in your sig....question though: I didn't think Ram made a "Quad cab" anymore, just regular cab, crew cab and Mega cab? Anyway, great looking truck and I can use the info in your sig to look up a brush guard:thumbsup:

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You are right I will correct to crew cab tonight, I don't know what the other one is made from the one I have is made of the same material as the regular ships except no attaching points. It sticks on to the hood from 3m tape so am not sure if it will deflect but will protect from chipping. I will send a pic close up tonight to show how it lays on the hood.


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I have this kit minus the bumper and mirrors.

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Joe's 2500 said:

You are right I will correct to crew cab tonight, I don't know what the other one is made from the one I have is made of the same material as the regular ships except no attaching points. It sticks on to the hood from 3m tape so am not sure if it will deflect but will protect from chipping. I will send a pic close up tonight to show how it lays on the hood.


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The factory one lays on the hood also

Did not know how it laid I guess the price may be only issue most Mopar products cost more. I got mine from auto anything for under 80.00 if I remember right.

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I had my truck 3M'd right at the dealer. They did the front hood, both fenders and the painted pieces inbetween the lights and the bumper. Its a must have for anyone that drives their truck in the winter.

Oh, I didn't 3M my mirrors because they're chrome.

R.K.

Radride said:

I had my truck 3M'd right at the dealer...Its a must have for anyone that drives their truck in the winter.

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Probably missing the obvious, but what exactly does it do and why is it a must have for winter?

On our 8th new truck, none were 3M'd, and have been driving Michigan winters my entire life.

seery said:

Probably missing the obvious, but what exactly does it do and why is it a must have for winter?

On our 8th new truck, none were 3M'd, and have been driving Michigan winters my entire life.

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On our street they lay "gravel" down on the streets causing rock chips. This will help protect the front of the truck from these rocks and there will be no rock chips in that area. This increases the value of the truck especially on resale.

R.K.

I think it's beneficial to keep from getting stone chips but it's not cheap. Like I've already posted, I got 10' x 2' and it was a hundo just for the film. I think I'm going to play with it though and cover some of the front of my truck just because I have it (I thought I was only getting 3" x 10').

I seem to remember that Ziebart had a package that was called Z-Shield. Around five pieces installed on the front of my truck was something like $300 or so. I thought that was crazy. Then I found what the film costs. It isn't cheap by itself either and I think there is some finesse involved with installing it properly (i.e. not looking like I did it).

I put on Suntek self healing film on my truck, I went a bit overboard but I think its a good idea. I did the hood 18" up, headlights and bezels, the complete rockerpanels up about 8" on the doors/box, all the door sills, behind the door handles (wifes long nails), below the taillights (for when I step on my bumper) and the entire tailgate (trailers always bounce rocks up and chip the tailgate) Looks great and very little to no orange peel look.