At highway speed the leading edge of a Chrysler's bonnet is right in the firing line. Stones thrown up by the car in front, insects, road grit and the odd bit of debris all hit that panel first, chipping the paint and peppering the base of the windscreen. A vehicle-specific bonnet protector redirects that airflow, carrying the debris up and over the bonnet so the damage never lands. On a car that spends time on the open road, it is one of the more sensible pieces of protection you can fit. Fitting one from the outset, before the first chips appear, is the simplest way to keep the front of the car looking its best. The range is set out by model and year, so you can be confident the protector sits true to the bonnet rather than perching awkwardly on top of it.
How a bonnet protector works
A bonnet protector does its job by reshaping the air rushing over the front of the car. Instead of striking the paint head-on, stones and bugs are swept up and away in the redirected airflow, clearing the leading edge and the lower windscreen. That is why the shape is so important, and why a protector designed for your specific Chrysler outperforms a generic shield that does not match the contour of the bonnet.
Guarding paint and value
Stone chips are permanent and they mount up over time. Left alone, a chipped leading edge can invite rust and drags down the value of an otherwise tidy Chrysler. A protector takes those hits on a replaceable acrylic panel instead of the paint, keeping the bonnet looking sharp for far longer. When you come to sell, a chip-free front end signals a car that has been looked after, which counts for real money at trade-in time.
Made for the highway and the bush
Australian driving is exactly where a bonnet protector earns its keep. Long runs behind trucks, gravel back roads and dusty tracks all hurl debris at the front of the car, and the faster you go the harder it strikes. For a Chrysler used for touring or covering big distances, the protector is a first line of defence, keeping the paint and the base of the windscreen intact through the kind of driving that does the most damage.
Tinted or clear finishes
Bonnet protectors are usually offered in a smoked tint or a clear finish. The tinted style is the traditional look, adding a subtle dark accent across the nose of the car, while the clear version keeps things discreet and lets the paint colour show through. Both do the same protective work, so the choice really comes down to how you want the front of your Chrysler to look on the road.
A vehicle-specific fit
The best protectors are moulded to a particular Chrysler model and clip on using the car's own mounting points, following the exact line of the bonnet. A snug, model-specific fit is what keeps the protector stable at speed, free of wind noise and clear of trapping grit against the paint. Fitting is quick and needs no drilling, so the protector can be taken off just as easily when you want to detail underneath it.
Low fuss, long service
Once it is on, a bonnet protector needs almost no attention. It clips on with the vehicle's own mounting points, so there is nothing to maintain beyond the occasional wash, and it lifts off again should you ever want to clean the panel underneath. The acrylic is built to flex and shrug off impacts rather than shatter, which is what lets it keep working trip after trip through debris that would otherwise be marking your paint.
Choosing the right protector
To get the correct fit, match the protector to your Chrysler's exact model, series and year, as bonnet shapes change between generations and facelifts. Confirm whether your build takes the standard or a revised design, then fit it in a few minutes with the supplied clips. To round out the front of the car, it is worth pairing it with the matching weathershield and headlight protection ranges.
