Nose damage

[roberthearn]

I know that quite a lot of Tiv owers are lucky enough to keep them in a garage, but I think there's a lot of pepole who don't. I keep the car (black 99 Griff 500) in Brighton and London and am getting mightly p***ed off with people reversing into the nose and then driving off, leaving scratches and chips in the paint.

Is this annoying anyone else? Any solutions short of a pre emptive note under the windscreen of the car in front?

Also, whos the best for repairing chips and scratches in metallic paint. Is it possible or am I looking at a respray every couple of years? Anyone tried that Armourguard thing? if so what's it like? is it worth the dosh?

Thanks for any responses

[craigalsop]

Pretty sure there was someone posted a solution earlier on this year - carry a cone or 2 in the boot, Whenever you park, put a cone a foot in front & back of your car. That way the numpties hit the cone & not the car.

[roberthearn]

thanks craig, I'll see if I can get some. Griff boot not huge though.

[markaylott]

Armourfend the nosecone only which will set you back a lot less than the whole car and believe me this stuff does work !!

[bloggs]

How much does Armourfending cost for just the nose cone, who does it (dealer only or independents) and is it obvious, as I have seen some comments on other threads that it shows up easily. Does this depend on paint colour?

[jev]

Yes Robert, I am as ed off as you. My Chim was hit last week taking a small but 'nasty' gouge out of the nose. My spitfire was bumped on a regular basis but old car so no-one cares…

Various solutions I’ve considered include iron spikes, removable bull bars or exploding mixes of indelible paint. Perhaps one of the after-market suppliers could get onto these options!

[roberthearn]

Not bad suggestions, falling slightly short of 007s protection for his Esprit. A bit over the top, perhaps. I think I'm gonna take her to the TVR body shop in bristol and get an armourguard fitted at the same time when I'm next feeling rich. Thanks for the advice.

[simpo one]

www.armourfend.com

They provide dozens of precut sections for the Griff - just get the bits you need. Flat parts can be fitted yourself; curved areas are recommended to be fitted by your nearest Armourfend franchisee.