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      </table><br><p class="para_topic">The Stone Impingement function lets you determine the locations on the body panels that could be struck by stones thrown from a tire. This lets you see whether an affected body panel is likely to be damaged by stone-throw. </p>
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      <p class="para_topic">It is best to use this option after you have completed the vehicle layout of the side panels, and again after you have finalized the final styling surfaces. </p>
      <p class="para_topic">To avoid possible damage to the vehicle side panel, you can change the location of the affected body face or you can set blocking faces between the tire and the body face that prevent stones from reaching the body.</p>
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