The True Cost of One Trail Day: What Pinstripes Really Do to Your Paint — and Your Wallet

Most off-roaders don’t fear rock damage. They fear pinstripes — because unlike dents, scratches never just “wash off.”

What starts as a light brush mark becomes:

• Clear coat failure
• Fading
• Oxidation
• Rust or Corrosion
• And finally… a repaint estimate that stuns you.

The Real Cost Breakdown:

• ✅ Professional paint correction: $600–$2,500
• ✅ Panel repaint: $1,200–$3,500
• ✅ Full side respray: $4,000–$7,000+
• ✅ Resale value loss: Thousands more

All from one trail day without protection.

The Regret Cycle:

1. “It won’t be that bad.”
2. “It’s just a scratch.”
3. “Why didn’t I protect it?”
4. “I should’ve bought protection first.”

The MEK Difference:

MEK Magnet gives you:

• ✅ Removable trail armor
• ✅ No drilling
• ✅ No adhesive damage
• ✅ Install in minutes
• ✅ Protection only when you need it

You don’t need permanent protection.
You need smart protection at the right time.

Bottom Line:
One trail mistake can cost more than your entire MEK setup.
Protection isn’t expensive — regret is.