Hi Blehmer,
If we are talking about protecting the leading edge of the hood from stone chips, then I hear the 3M Surface Protection Films are the way to go. I would have a body shop install it for you. I saw an entire truck wrapped with the stuff, and you really couldn't tell it was there.
Welcome to the forum.
Eagle5
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