Originally Posted by MacCool

While we're speculating, we should speculate whether or not it's even a real problem. Not sure it's productive to speculate about whether mfgrs are using "less paint" without even demonstrating that a paint problem exists.

I have a clear bra on my Z too. Rock chips were only a small problem on my previous Z, but I love how, with the clear bra, the bugs wipe right off with a little waterless wash. It wasn't cheap to have installed, but halfway through its second summer it was worth every penny.