rock chip on hood... what to do?

oneaabe · 12-10-2008, 07:49 PM

Finally, what I was dreading and trying to avoid has happened.... I have the first scratch on my car.

So, I was returning from the dealer after having the alarm installed. Another BMW in front of me kicked up a few rocks (or may be hardened mud) that landed right on my hood.

Now there are four small scratches. One is a little deep like a gash - about 1 inch long. Two other scratches are not so deep, but quite visible (especially on black). And the fourth scratch is actually on the windshield, right in front of my face.

I'm thinking of getting it professionally repaired. (professionally, because I tried touching up my previous old car, and didn't do a great job. I don't want to mess the hood of my dearest One).

1. Where should I go for the repair? To a detailer, or a paint shop? Any suggestions about a good place to get this done in San Diego?
2. I also want to get my car polished to remove the swirl marks the idiots at the dealer put on my car.
3. Any estimate of how much the paint touch up + polishing would cost?

Thanks!

oneaabe · 12-12-2008, 04:11 PM

OK.. so after some detailed reading, I'm inclined to use drcolorchip.com's product. (http://drcolorchip.com/)

I wanted a recommendation about a good detailer in San Diego, who can polish my car to remove the fine swirl marks. Any suggestions?
Thanks

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-12-2008, 04:17 PM

I've never tried it, but I'd be interested in your results. If you could post before and after pictures it would be awesome.

Good luck!!

fmxomar · 12-12-2008, 06:29 PM

damn those before and after pics on their site look good, someone try it i have a few chips i need to touch up

mbrunner · 12-12-2008, 07:34 PM

The way i look at it is that it is inevitable and you will eventually start getting dents and dings and scratches. A car is either going to be driven or cleaned up to be in a show. Decide what your car is for, if its not being judged then dont let the dings and scratches get you down.I would suggest a repaint and then get rockblocker for the front bumper and half of the hood should do it.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-12-2008, 07:46 PM

I got Autobahnd and it looks pretty nice. The only place I really notice it is the hood like. But I don't mind.

oneaabe · 12-13-2008, 06:01 PM

ok folks, i'll try to put up before and after pics of the paint chip repair.... it'll be some time before the repair kit arrives.

Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! · 12-13-2008, 08:04 PM

Awesome!!!

Thanks oneaabbe!

BlackjackMulligan · 12-13-2008, 10:28 PM

Looking at that site makes me debate whether or not to get the clear bra even more.....if the results of small nicks and chip repair are really that good.

My135 · 02-23-2009, 04:20 PM

Any update on this? I got rock chips on my hood and would like to get ride of it. I am very interested in this product. Does it work as advertised? Please let me know. Thanks.

BlackjackMulligan · 02-23-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by My135

Any update on this? I got rock chips on my hood and would like to get ride of it. I am very interested in this product. Does it work as advertised? Please let me know. Thanks.

I got the Dr Colorchip for a couple of nicks that I have (already)

While it's not perfect, it works well. I'd recommend it.

I'd say it's head and shoulders above regular touch up paint, but you can still see the chip if you look closely enough. Perhaps if I hit it again a few times with the paint and buff it will fade even more.

gtaday51 · 02-23-2009, 08:46 PM

I went to my BMW dealer and they charged me $10 for a touch up kit. I had a few nasty chips on my hood right around the Roundel (Its almost like the rocks had a target). Followed the instructions and it looks great.

12-10-2008, 07:49 PM	#1
oneaabe Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	rock chip on hood... what to do? Finally, what I was dreading and trying to avoid has happened.... I have the first scratch on my car. So, I was returning from the dealer after having the alarm installed. Another BMW in front of me kicked up a few rocks (or may be hardened mud) that landed right on my hood. Now there are four small scratches. One is a little deep like a gash - about 1 inch long. Two other scratches are not so deep, but quite visible (especially on black). And the fourth scratch is actually on the windshield, right in front of my face. I'm thinking of getting it professionally repaired. (professionally, because I tried touching up my previous old car, and didn't do a great job. I don't want to mess the hood of my dearest One). 1. Where should I go for the repair? To a detailer, or a paint shop? Any suggestions about a good place to get this done in San Diego? 2. I also want to get my car polished to remove the swirl marks the idiots at the dealer put on my car. 3. Any estimate of how much the paint touch up + polishing would cost? Thanks! __________________ 135i 6 speed, Sapphire black, Coral Red, Gloss black trim, ZSP, ZPP, ipod/6FL, Hi-Fi Timeline: Ordered (got prod. #): April 12 '08; Scheduled for production: July 10 '08; DoB: July 18 '08; ED Pickup: 1st Aug '08; ED Dropoff: 4th Aug '08; Arrived at Port Hueneme: 5th Oct '08; At VPC: 10th Oct '08; Pickup at local dealer: 14th Oct'08; Current Status:
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oneaabe Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	OK.. so after some detailed reading, I'm inclined to use drcolorchip.com's product. (http://drcolorchip.com/) I wanted a recommendation about a good detailer in San Diego, who can polish my car to remove the fine swirl marks. Any suggestions? Thanks __________________ 135i 6 speed, Sapphire black, Coral Red, Gloss black trim, ZSP, ZPP, ipod/6FL, Hi-Fi Timeline: Ordered (got prod. #): April 12 '08; Scheduled for production: July 10 '08; DoB: July 18 '08; ED Pickup: 1st Aug '08; ED Dropoff: 4th Aug '08; Arrived at Port Hueneme: 5th Oct '08; At VPC: 10th Oct '08; Pickup at local dealer: 14th Oct'08; Current Status:
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I've never tried it, but I'd be interested in your results. If you could post before and after pictures it would be awesome. Good luck!! __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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fmxomar Major 94 Rep 1,245 Posts Drives: bmw 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san diego, ca iTrader: (15)	damn those before and after pics on their site look good, someone try it i have a few chips i need to touch up
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mbrunner Private First Class 31 Rep 134 Posts Drives: Porsche 911/Lotus Exige S Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SE Wisconsin iTrader: (2)	The way i look at it is that it is inevitable and you will eventually start getting dents and dings and scratches. A car is either going to be driven or cleaned up to be in a show. Decide what your car is for, if its not being judged then dont let the dings and scratches get you down.I would suggest a repaint and then get rockblocker for the front bumper and half of the hood should do it.
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I got Autobahnd and it looks pretty nice. The only place I really notice it is the hood like. But I don't mind. __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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12-13-2008, 06:01 PM	#7
oneaabe Private First Class 5 Rep 139 Posts Drives: E82 135i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	ok folks, i'll try to put up before and after pics of the paint chip repair.... it'll be some time before the repair kit arrives. __________________ 135i 6 speed, Sapphire black, Coral Red, Gloss black trim, ZSP, ZPP, ipod/6FL, Hi-Fi Timeline: Ordered (got prod. #): April 12 '08; Scheduled for production: July 10 '08; DoB: July 18 '08; ED Pickup: 1st Aug '08; ED Dropoff: 4th Aug '08; Arrived at Port Hueneme: 5th Oct '08; At VPC: 10th Oct '08; Pickup at local dealer: 14th Oct'08; Current Status:
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Addict...Nah Im A Junkie! Captain 34 Rep 786 Posts Drives: 09 135i, 98 M rdstr Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Awesome!!! Thanks oneaabbe! __________________ '09 135i 6MT : Space Grey/Black ette : Cold Weather Package : Sport Package : Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim : iPod and USB : Nav : HD radio : Premium hi-fi system
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My135 Lieutenant Colonel 85 Rep 1,609 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Any update on this? I got rock chips on my hood and would like to get ride of it. I am very interested in this product. Does it work as advertised? Please let me know. Thanks. __________________ 7/08 135 Coupe, Crimson Red, 6 SP, Sport, Taupe Lette/Aluminum. Performance Mods: JB4 on Map 5, BMS DP Fix V3, Injen polished intake, AR Catless DP, Maddad resonated mid-pipes, aFe exhaust polished tips, ST Suspension Coil Over and Hotchkis front sway bar. Others: BMS OCC, BT Scanner, Mud Flap. Next Mods: AA Front Strut Brace.
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gtaday51 gone but not forgotten 35 Rep 985 Posts Drives: gone 135 - Hello 1M! Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Big Apple iTrader: (0)	I went to my BMW dealer and they charged me $10 for a touch up kit. I had a few nasty chips on my hood right around the Roundel (Its almost like the rocks had a target). Followed the instructions and it looks great. __________________ Our Lady of Blessed Acceleration don't fail me now.
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