Gravel roads leading to pristine mountain campsites around Dillon inflict hundreds of dollars in paint damage through relentless stone chips, but a combination of clear paint protection film on vulnerable panels, mud flaps behind all four wheels, and a ceramic coating on exposed surfaces will shield your 4WD for three to five years of regular backcountry use. The narrow, winding forest service roads accessing Lake Dillon camping spots throw up gravel at highway speeds, and loose rocks from passing trucks create a sandblasting effect that strips factory …
