Pin stripes / trail stripes - who really cares?

[WildHorseJoe]

After doing a little bit of exploring yesterday, I started to notice that the pin stripes in the paint are starting to add up. But I didn’t really care. It’s likely something that I will worry about next year, maybe.

Does anyone else share the sentiment that pin stripe removal from branches/brush falls close to the bottom of things to do with their Bronco?

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[Noremac]

I got a real damn good one down through the paint on my passenger rear door.. slid into a limb on the trail, then sounded like the blunt end of a chalk stick across the board....

I buff my vehicles once a year or so.. whatever doesnt come out with a 1 or 2 stage polish can stay there.. they are quite low on my priority list

 

[Reidt131]

After doing a little bit of exploring yesterday, I started to notice that the pin stripes in the paint are starting to add up. But I didn’t really care. It’s likely something that I will worry about next year, maybe.

Does anyone else share the sentiment that pin stripe removal from branches/brush falls close to the bottom of things to do with their Bronco?

I notice them and make a mental note when I see new ones, but it is far from first priority.

I need to clay bar all of the brake dust/rust speckles off the paint first.

 

[kevin.gt]

I need another option in your poll. Something like “I’d rather not but it’s going to happen”

 

[Tricky Mike]

Can't see em if you never wash it.

 

[TheSquatch]

Between the rock chips and the pinstripes I don’t even think about it. Cursed Ford every time I heard a rock hit the doors, but eventually got over it. I have IAG mud flaps but they don’t catch every rock. I had dozens of rock chips in the doors before I got my first pinstripe, so didn’t bother me much.

 

[AreUgettingEnufCaffeine]

Can't see em if you never wash it.

Lol had it 8 months, 1 bath when they gave it to me, 1 at a service that I didn't even request

 

[WildHorseJoe]

I notice them and make a mental note when I see new ones, but it is far from first priority.

I need to clay bar all of the brake dust/rust speckles off the paint first.

Thats about as far as I go with it. I know they're there and at some point will need some attention.

I need another option in your poll. Something like “I’d rather not but it’s going to happen”

I can probably do that.

Can't see em if you never wash it.

This is true! It'll get a few washes a year.

Between the rock chips and the pinstripes I don’t even think about it. Cursed Ford every time I heard a rock hit the doors, but eventually got over it. I have IAG mud flaps but they don’t catch every rock. I had dozens of rock chips in the doors before I got my first pinstripe, so didn’t bother me much.

Yea, the rock chips too. I'll likely get some mud flaps and I'm toying with the idea of getting some aftermarket rock sliders. I think that would resolve the issue. Also, getting a different tire when these Goodyears are worn out.

Lol had it 8 months, 1 bath when they gave it to me, 1 at a service that I didn't even request

No shame in it!

 

[UniBroncorn]

I have PPF and ceramic coat over top. I can still get them but not worried about the paint. I had a branch drag, gauge, and scratch the front of the hood (with old PPF). Took the PPF off and no damage to paint only to PPF.

 

[lethalchristy]

Added to mine this weekend... lol

However most will come off with a quick buff.

 

[WildHorseJoe]

I have PPF and ceramic coat over top. I can still get them but not worried about the paint. I had a branch drag, gauge, and scratch the front of the hood (with old PPF). Took the PPF off and no damage to paint only to PPF.

I debated doing PPF next year after a good professional detailing. I'm told that it's never really too late to have it done if the paint can be corrected.

 

[Altitude]

The 'pinstripes' on the soft top windows are a little more painful. The ones in the paint will usually come out with an electric buffer.

 

[Thurmy7]

As long as I'm the one driving when they happen, I can live with it.

 

[Reidt131]

As long as I'm the one driving when they happen, I can live with it.

Lol I feel that so much!

I always feel better about damage taken on the trail. Drives me mad when I accidentally bump the paint with my belt buckle or metal zipper from my jacket.

 

[WildHorseJoe]

The 'pinstripes' on the soft top windows are a little more painful. The ones in the paint will usually come out with an electric buffer.

I agree with you. I'll probably be switching to a hard top at some point, so I try not to mind.

As long as I'm the one driving when they happen, I can live with it.

Definitely. I slid down a bank into a tree in a 4Runner that I had a while back. I caused it, so nobody to blame but myself. My wife was more mad than I was.

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