Keep It Like New

[BaseModelCanadian]

When you say dash protector, are you referring to ppf on the screen and dash?

No, I was actually referring to a protector for the top of the dash. Full length lumber in the 2dr has to sit up there, and it scratched the dash under the windshield. Something like a 70's style dashboard shag rug would've prevented that

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[CBNash]

I'm gonna be a bit contrarian

I love the look of a nice truck. And I don't go out of my way to demolish things. But as soon as I gave up trying to keep everything looking perfect, I started having a lot more fun in my Bronco.

I still wash it and wax it. I still clean all the dust out and vacuum. I haven't stopped doing any of the care that I used to do. I just don't stress out over the dings and scratches any more. Especially on the plastic, since it's so difficult to keep looking new. So long as each imperfection is made worth it on a good memory, I've made my peace and I'm cool with it.

Thank you so much for this! I know I'm over thinking (one of my super awesome traits lol). This is my first custom truly new vehicle, so I'm super excited! But I also know myself and that it too will not stay pristine I'm just trying to help my future self
Thank you so much for your feedback! Super appreciated!

 

[CBNash]

Love your opinion here and I share it. When I was young I worried about every imperfection on my cars. With some age I've learned to maintain them as best as I can similar to you but not be uptight like I was as a kid. If I scratch my bronco wheeling im not gonna get upset. I'll polish and correct the scratch the best I can and move on. If the damage is bad enough I'll get it professionally repaired.

My .02 do what you can to mitigate damage (sills, put some graphene or ceramic on the paint, get a hood protector, etc) and then go out and have an adventure. I just added mud flaps by Mabett and that helps keep rocks from banging my paint after being offroad. The sasquatch tires love to cling to rocks so you're helping yourself and traffic behind you with those. It will throw rocks for 20 minutes after you're back on the pavement.

Go get muddy. Have fun.

Thank you so much! I can't wait to enjoy it!

 

[CBNash]

No, I was actually referring to a protector for the top of the dash. Full length lumber in the 2dr has to sit up there, and it scratched the dash under the windshield. Something like a 70's style dashboard shag rug would've prevented that

I'll add the shag to my list

 

[Jakob1972]

I keep a layer of protective dust/dirt on my Bronco at all times. Other than rock chips the paint still looks new. Just try not to trash it and you will be fine. But sill guards would be a good idea, now that I have warn to the primer on the driver side I might get me a set.

 

[CBNash]

I keep a layer of protective dust/dirt on my Bronco at all times. Other than rock chips the paint still looks new. Just try not to trash it and you will be fine. But sill guards would be a good idea, now that I have warn to the primer on the driver side I might get me a set.

Love this! I'm definitely not good about washing my car glad I'm not alone

 

[EvilJim1971]

Step 1: take it off road and find a huge puddle... And get the anxiety out of the way ASAP.

 

[CBNash]

Step 1: take it off road and find a huge puddle... And get the anxiety out of the way ASAP.

Lol. Totally fair!

 

[Desmolicious]

Thanks so much! You recommend the IAG mudflaps specifically?

Yeah, super easy to fit and no drilling required. I bought some Weathertec ones before I got the IAG because they were a big name I recognized. Weathertec claim no drilling, but, how should I put this? - a complete lie as you need to drill through the fender well liner.
When I complained to them (and returned the product) they had no explanation for why they claimed no drill!
Also, their front ones do not remotely follow the lines of the Bronco. Still a massive gap - they look like you just bought some generic ones from a gas station.

Bottom line - the IAG ones look like they came from Ford. I would buy these again.

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