Preserving the front end, ...from the ravages of road use Options

[1970 Neun vierzehn]

Those who have owned their 914s a long time, a least long enough to have washed it once, know full well that the detritus that's blown across the low, smooth front of a cars can wreck havoc on its painted surfaces. Sand, pebbles and small stones, twigs and small branches, and the discarded flotsam that lies along the right-of-way have a penchant for becoming airborne after being vacuumed up by the passing vortex of a 3 ton SUV or semi.

In the interests of preserving as much paint as possibe and minimizing the effects of the errant airborne stone, what is everybody using, if anything? "Bra", clear mask, removable vinyl sheet, other?

For many years I used a "bra" that really protected the front from the usual chips and dings that occured while driving, although where it fastened across the front fenders caused some very minor paint marring after repeated use. After a road trip was completed, off it came. Around town, I almost never used it. After 30+ years, however, the hood had its share of road wear. With a total repaint about to commence, my thoughts are beginning to focus on the forthcoming 250+ mile road trip home.

Thoughts, suggestions and feedback will be very much appreciated.