Inconvenient Rock Chip Location

Mach1er · 05-14-2014, 02:52 PM

I've been trying to figure out a how to fix/fill a deep rock chip on the front edge of my hood. Dr. Colorchip won't fill it enough and it seems like the Lanka system would be difficult, if not impossible to get even with the lip of the hood. As you can see from the picture, the chip is pretty deep, clearly at least down to the primer.
Any ideas/tips/experience would be much appreciated. I really want to seal it to protect the surrounding clear-coat.

bmw1racer · 05-14-2014, 03:09 PM

Since it's pretty deep, I think you need to be patient and fill it in layer by layer.

cheshirecat79 · 05-14-2014, 03:20 PM

As bmw1racer mentioned, you need to fill the chip with the paint. Patience will pay off. I would also look into using a very small spot sanding pen to get any tiny pieces of debris out of that hole as it's pretty severe. It looks like you have a pretty bad crack along that top edge as well which may be loose- not sure.

3002 tii · 06-03-2014, 03:35 PM

Use sanding pen to clean it out, wipe it down and fill it in patiently with the OEM touch up kit. Because you'll be applying a relatively large amount be sure to give it plenty of time to dry (at least 12 hours, longer if it's humid). I would finish off with Langka blob eliminator.

In a way I think it's best location to get a chip since it's not directly in your view. If you're feeling brave, you can try wet sanding and polishing like this guy:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=617142

05-14-2014, 02:52 PM	#1
Mach1er Lieutenant 88 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Inconvenient Rock Chip Location I've been trying to figure out a how to fix/fill a deep rock chip on the front edge of my hood. Dr. Colorchip won't fill it enough and it seems like the Lanka system would be difficult, if not impossible to get even with the lip of the hood. As you can see from the picture, the chip is pretty deep, clearly at least down to the primer. Any ideas/tips/experience would be much appreciated. I really want to seal it to protect the surrounding clear-coat. Attached Images __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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05-14-2014, 03:09 PM	#2
bmw1racer bimmerphile, technogeek 998 Rep 3,784 Posts Drives: 2012 E82 6MT Sport Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 128i Coupe [0.00]	Since it's pretty deep, I think you need to be patient and fill it in layer by layer. __________________
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cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	As bmw1racer mentioned, you need to fill the chip with the paint. Patience will pay off. I would also look into using a very small spot sanding pen to get any tiny pieces of debris out of that hole as it's pretty severe. It looks like you have a pretty bad crack along that top edge as well which may be loose- not sure.
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06-03-2014, 03:35 PM	#4
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