Which areas are most prone to scratches?

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    Which areas are most prone to scratches?

    Hi,

    I'd love to know which areas of the car, aside from front bumper/bonnet/wings are most prone to scratches from random road hazards such as stones and whatnot.

    I'm going to have the car wrapped with a transparent wrap and am thinking if to do it all or just select (but full) areas.

    Thanks

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    Re: Which areas are most prone to scratches?

    The leading edge of side blades, side skirts, lower portion of doors, quarter panels in front of and behind the rear wheels. Also A-pillars and leading edge of roof. Even top of roof can get dings on low cars. I also covered the door sill inserts to protect from soles of shoes.
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    Re: Which areas are most prone to scratches?

    Rear quarter panels from careless people leaning over your car to look in the engine bay.

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    Re: Which areas are most prone to scratches?

    I think the bumper, hood and rocker panels are the worst areas needing coverage. I also covered the headlights, mirrors, leading edge of the side-blade, A pilar, following edge of wheel wells. I used 3M protective film and really like it.

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    Re: Which areas are most prone to scratches?

    Thanks for the input guys. So basically I'd probably be better off covering the entire car!

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