Clear Coat damaged by rock chip. Repair possible?

akak1997 · 10-20-2008, 05:46 PM

there's a small clear coat chipped off in the middle of my hood (dead center) I think only the clear coat is damaged since I can see the paint still being there (but I'm not sure, I've SGM, so the color of the metal might be similar?)

Is it possible to repair that? It's very small, the biggest "hole" it's like 3mmx2mm area there are some smaller ones like 1mmx1mm. Is it even worth fixing? Or if I leave it "exposed", is the damage going to spread down the road?

Thanks

esscolab · 10-22-2008, 04:05 AM

I had similar happen to me. The ones I have are about the size of a pin head. I had the whole car done with Supagard afterwards as they said it should be ok to protect against minor chips in the paintwork. I am tempted though to get a small brush and fill in the chips at some point just to be safe.

akak1997 · 10-22-2008, 11:41 AM

hmm.... so just apply some paint sealer? the chip is quite deep tho.

PUREPHAZED · 10-22-2008, 12:08 PM

BMW makes a scratch kit. maybe look into that?

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Lexington · 10-22-2008, 02:21 PM

Anyone tried Drcolorchip?

http://drcolorchip.com/touchup-paint.html

peppebmw · 10-22-2008, 03:56 PM

I tried it and quite frankly I was unsuccessful with it. I have two rock chips on my hood that took the clearcoat and paint off. All you can see is black. I filled them in with touch up but it is still visible. I think the only option would be to have the hood repainted and then apply a clear bra.

Oregon · 10-24-2008, 05:41 AM

Internet photos deceive, a proper fix is to apply clear paint to the chip, do NOT get carried-away by applying a huge dollop of clear to the chip, a tiny dab will do-ya', just fill the depression in the clear-coat, lose the brushes, try a toothpick, allow said dab to set/cure.

OK, said dab has cured, now, pay attention, the next part is REALLY important, really, you must consider the consequences of what you are doing while you are doing it, block-sand with 3,000-grit paper (protect the surrounding area!, 3-M blue tape is a start, only a start...), after leveling the clear-coat with the surrounding paint, polish with a 50/50 combination of 3-M Finissee-it and Carnuba paste-wax, blend the repair, be careful, prudence is your alley. Again, be careful, pay attention!

Works fer me! Yes, paint really is Cave-man easy.

Good luck.

akak1997 · 10-24-2008, 11:46 AM

Thanks for the info. I've stupid fingers so I guess I won't be able to do it myself. I think I'll take it to a good paint shop and see what they could do. After that, clear bra on the entire hood...

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akak1997 Major 63 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Clear Coat damaged by rock chip. Repair possible? there's a small clear coat chipped off in the middle of my hood (dead center) I think only the clear coat is damaged since I can see the paint still being there (but I'm not sure, I've SGM, so the color of the metal might be similar?) Is it possible to repair that? It's very small, the biggest "hole" it's like 3mmx2mm area there are some smaller ones like 1mmx1mm. Is it even worth fixing? Or if I leave it "exposed", is the damage going to spread down the road? Thanks
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esscolab Brigadeer 73 Rep 728 Posts Drives: Black 135i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colchester - UK iTrader: (0)	I had similar happen to me. The ones I have are about the size of a pin head. I had the whole car done with Supagard afterwards as they said it should be ok to protect against minor chips in the paintwork. I am tempted though to get a small brush and fill in the chips at some point just to be safe. __________________ Eibach Sports springs, Evole Remap, Quafe LSD, AR Downpipes, Forge FMIC, Hart'ge Quads, BMS Intake.
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akak1997 Major 63 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	hmm.... so just apply some paint sealer? the chip is quite deep tho.
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Lexington Lieutenant 53 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Blue Water Join Date: May 2008 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Anyone tried Drcolorchip? http://drcolorchip.com/touchup-paint.html
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peppebmw Lieutenant 21 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: middle of CT iTrader: (1)	I tried it and quite frankly I was unsuccessful with it. I have two rock chips on my hood that took the clearcoat and paint off. All you can see is black. I filled them in with touch up but it is still visible. I think the only option would be to have the hood repainted and then apply a clear bra. __________________ 2013 Fiat 500 Abarth 2021 Jeep Wrangler JLU Sport S 2022 RE Continental GT 650
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Oregon NRA Life Member, BMW CCA 30 year member 181 Rep 2,614 Posts Drives: 04' M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1) Garage List 1971 2002 [0.00] 2004 M3 [0.00] 2008 135i [0.00]	Internet photos deceive, a proper fix is to apply clear paint to the chip, do NOT get carried-away by applying a huge dollop of clear to the chip, a tiny dab will do-ya', just fill the depression in the clear-coat, lose the brushes, try a toothpick, allow said dab to set/cure. OK, said dab has cured, now, pay attention, the next part is REALLY important, really, you must consider the consequences of what you are doing while you are doing it, block-sand with 3,000-grit paper (protect the surrounding area!, 3-M blue tape is a start, only a start...), after leveling the clear-coat with the surrounding paint, polish with a 50/50 combination of 3-M Finissee-it and Carnuba paste-wax, blend the repair, be careful, prudence is your alley. Again, be careful, pay attention! Works fer me! Yes, paint really is Cave-man easy. Good luck. __________________ Resigned 1ADDICTS Moderator “To disarm the people is the best and most effective way to enslave them.” – George Mason
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akak1997 Major 63 Rep 1,159 Posts Drives: BMW 135 @ 135mph Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Thanks for the info. I've stupid fingers so I guess I won't be able to do it myself. I think I'll take it to a good paint shop and see what they could do. After that, clear bra on the entire hood...
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