Potential owner here, with a question. We are close to pulling the trigger on a purchase of a SOM Panel LT. The front end seems very blunt and I'm wondering how susceptible to stone chips it is.
There is a wonderful product called Invisishield that I have on my Mini Cooper, and I wouldn't hesitate to used it on the HHR, if needed.

 

to the site!!! I would say yes to the Invisishield

 

Not only is it very susceptible to stone chips, the paint seems to encourage them!! Wish I'd had known about that when I purchased mine, but being that my 06 was purchased in 05, not much was known then.

 

Paint chip attractor extraordinaire ...I have a bug shield and that helps on the hood but not for the face



Goose

 

to the site, as far as stonechip,you can use a bra, invisible tape or hood deflector. for myself, i don't see much chip than my last cars i owned.
btw, nice color to choose (Sunburst Orange metallic) very easy color to make a touch-up.