I hate rock chips

ap1994 · 03-09-2006, 07:16 PM

I was looking at the front end of my car (the hood) and there are multiple chips. Should I touch these up or just walk around the car no closer than 4-5 ft?

Andy

4nroots · 03-09-2006, 07:26 PM

i know how you feel

the first time i took the 330 on the highway, i was bombarded by falling debris from 3 open dump trucks who were occupying all three lanes of the highway....dumbasses

Oz · 03-09-2006, 07:50 PM

I have a few of them since I got my car but I learned to deal with it. They are not really visible on my car so no problems here

You can touch them up but will always come back to hunt you

GoRomeo · 03-09-2006, 07:56 PM

hey same here i ve got one already small but still. I wonder if i should get the "clear" coat in front...its expensive no?

ap1994 · 03-09-2006, 07:57 PM

Ive got 4 or 5 of them, but they arent overly noticable unless im within a few feet.

Oz · 03-09-2006, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

hey same here i ve got one already small but still. I wonder if i should get the "clear" coat in front...its expensive no?

I hear it isnt much to re-paint the front so thats what I intend to if I have a serious problem.

GoRomeo · 03-09-2006, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

I hear it isnt much to re-paint the front so thats what I intend to if I have a serious problem.

its weird i never noticed this much on my other cars..

jjon90 · 03-09-2006, 08:03 PM

I particularly hate the ones that mar the clear headlight covers!! :mad:

ap1994 · 03-09-2006, 08:06 PM

I havent even looked there yet. Thanks. Guess ill see them all when im done washing tomorrow. Wish something could touch them up (not using paint).

ashecnc · 03-09-2006, 08:35 PM

I seem to get behind or in between every truck known to man. My timing when I hit the highway is always wrong, seems to be around several trucks. Dump trucks, bulldozers, gravel trucks, salt trucks, straw, wood, concrete, and when they hit a big hole in the road, its like getting hailed on :mad: :mad: :mad: I've wanted to just pull over before!!

peakpro · 03-09-2006, 09:15 PM

touch up paint and lankga

Curt3s · 03-09-2006, 09:18 PM

I've got a good sized one in the lower front portion of my e90.

bavarian19 · 03-09-2006, 09:21 PM

Clearbra on the front helps me from getting rock chips. I have yet to have one, and I now have 10k on my car

Bimmerista · 03-09-2006, 10:03 PM

I have 34 rock chips that I touched up. I had 3 on the A4. Clearbra would not have helped, 2/3 of the chips are above where I would have traced the line (in line with the upper corners of the lights).

I think that the shape of the hood is conducive to chips, the A4 had a much straighter hood, so the front took more of the brunt that the e90, where the front is lower and the hood more inclined (great for aero).

I fill them in as I go along-this way additional degradation is limited. Eventually I supposed I could buff it and render them almost invisible. Until then, my car is full custom.

CALIF65GM · 03-09-2006, 10:40 PM

I've got at least 2 that I've seen. One I got like the 2nd week I got the car home.

I bought the touch-paint and been meaning to do it, but been busy with work and the weather hasn't cooperated.

aem · 03-09-2006, 10:50 PM

I would not touch it up unless it's really bad. Touch up paints can make things look worse if you do it unprofessionally. Just leave it for awhile and when it's time, do the whole hood.

davinet78 · 03-10-2006, 07:33 AM

its a common problem we all have

SocalTy · 03-10-2006, 09:10 AM

^^ Yup very common, i got a few..dab of touch up paint from the dealer will do fine.

I rock even slammed my windshield, which left a small crack!! :mad: I didn't even get my plates yet and already a crack in the windshield!

BMWally · 03-10-2006, 12:07 PM

I repainted my front end of my old 528, and the detail specialist at BMW told me I shouldn't have done that. He said the paint coming from the factory is always stronger, than what they do at body shops here. In addition, when you go to sell the car, people may think you had a collision and you had to repaint. Course, that was years ago. Now, I just put a clear bra, and you can tell the installer you want to cover a bigger area of the hood than what is standard. I paid like $550 or so for extended coverage (bigger hood area, mirrors, bumper, foglights, etc.) at Aerotec. Haven't had a chip yet (crossing my fingers.)

ap1994 · 03-10-2006, 12:58 PM

Well I just washed my car and the problem is much worse than I thought. I have them on the hood, read bumper, near the mirror, etc. The car still looks great from 5ft and further, but as you get closer those nasty chips are there.

Guess I never really cared about any other car as much as my 330. Or maybe its more obvious on silver as my last car was dark green.

Andy

MrIvory · 03-13-2006, 04:41 AM

5 months on and I don't have chips - however major disappointment yesterday to come back to the car and someone has backed into me with a towbar. Not happy! Minor but still bigger than a stone chip.

Pity others don't respect our cars like we do.

Ivory

ap1994 · 03-13-2006, 10:15 AM

Im sure the sand in the Northeast has something to do with my rock chips. I only notice them when im a few feet from the car (especially during washes).

I wish there was some minor fix I could apply, but I havent heard anything?

03-09-2006, 07:16 PM	#1
ap1994 Private 7 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlebury, CT iTrader: (0)	I hate rock chips I was looking at the front end of my car (the hood) and there are multiple chips. Should I touch these up or just walk around the car no closer than 4-5 ft? Andy __________________ 330i Titanium Silver, Black, Aluminum trim, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Sport, Bluetooth, Nav, Sat prep
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4nroots Subluxator 58 Rep 452 Posts Drives: E90 335d, E93 M3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	i know how you feel the first time i took the 330 on the highway, i was bombarded by falling debris from 3 open dump trucks who were occupying all three lanes of the highway....dumbasses __________________ E90 335xi Jerez Black, M-Sport, BMW power pack E63 AMG Wagon, Fully loaded If I lived in Germany, I'd be proud to drive domestic!
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Oz Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,770 Posts Drives: 2006 330i, 2004 X5 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wayne, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I have a few of them since I got my car but I learned to deal with it. They are not really visible on my car so no problems here You can touch them up but will always come back to hunt you __________________ 2006 330i Steptronic/Alpine White/Black Leather/Burl Walnut Trim/Premium Package/iDrive/Heated Seats/Winter: STYLE 159 Blizzak LM-22 RFT/Summer: TBD 2004 X5 Steptronic/Alpine White/Grey Leather/Poplar Trim/Premium Package/Heated Seats/iPod Adapter
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 958 Rep 3,841 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	hey same here i ve got one already small but still. I wonder if i should get the "clear" coat in front...its expensive no?
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ap1994 Private 7 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlebury, CT iTrader: (0)	Ive got 4 or 5 of them, but they arent overly noticable unless im within a few feet. __________________ 330i Titanium Silver, Black, Aluminum trim, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Sport, Bluetooth, Nav, Sat prep
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jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I particularly hate the ones that mar the clear headlight covers!! :mad:
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03-09-2006, 08:06 PM	#9
ap1994 Private 7 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlebury, CT iTrader: (0)	I havent even looked there yet. Thanks. Guess ill see them all when im done washing tomorrow. Wish something could touch them up (not using paint). __________________ 330i Titanium Silver, Black, Aluminum trim, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Sport, Bluetooth, Nav, Sat prep
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ashecnc In the delivery business :) 25 Rep 991 Posts Drives: '06 325i Jet Black/Black Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Asheville, NC (mountains) Blue Ridge Parkway iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	I seem to get behind or in between every truck known to man. My timing when I hit the highway is always wrong, seems to be around several trucks. Dump trucks, bulldozers, gravel trucks, salt trucks, straw, wood, concrete, and when they hit a big hole in the road, its like getting hailed on :mad: :mad: :mad: I've wanted to just pull over before!! __________________ Born 10/05 '06 325i Jet Black, Black, Sport Package, Xenon's, Heated Seats & Power, Sat. Prep, Rear Spoiler, Chrome Tips, Blacklines, Chrome Grills, 19" M5 wheels NO MORE run flats, drives like a dream now
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peakpro Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 290 Posts Drives: ex-Z4; now looking Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	touch up paint and lankga
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Curt3s In your rear view mirror making funny faces. 15 Rep 127 Posts Drives: '06 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: S.F. CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	I've got a good sized one in the lower front portion of my e90. __________________ '06 325i - Premium - Sport - iDrive Navigation - Bluetooth Cradle - Sparkling Graphite - Grey Interior - Aluminum Trim (GT4 330 Pictured) "And with the amount of power he has in that BMW he is just leaving them behind right now."
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bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	Clearbra on the front helps me from getting rock chips. I have yet to have one, and I now have 10k on my car
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Bimmerista Major General 82 Rep 5,732 Posts Drives: superstock Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada iTrader: (0)	I have 34 rock chips that I touched up. I had 3 on the A4. Clearbra would not have helped, 2/3 of the chips are above where I would have traced the line (in line with the upper corners of the lights). I think that the shape of the hood is conducive to chips, the A4 had a much straighter hood, so the front took more of the brunt that the e90, where the front is lower and the hood more inclined (great for aero). I fill them in as I go along-this way additional degradation is limited. Eventually I supposed I could buff it and render them almost invisible. Until then, my car is full custom.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	I've got at least 2 that I've seen. One I got like the 2nd week I got the car home. I bought the touch-paint and been meaning to do it, but been busy with work and the weather hasn't cooperated. __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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aem Why pay more for nothing? 21 Rep 300 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I would not touch it up unless it's really bad. Touch up paints can make things look worse if you do it unprofessionally. Just leave it for awhile and when it's time, do the whole hood.
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SocalTy Flushing, Queens stand up!! 35 Rep 830 Posts Drives: AW E90 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (3) Garage List 06 e90 [0.00]	^^ Yup very common, i got a few..dab of touch up paint from the dealer will do fine. I rock even slammed my windshield, which left a small crack!! :mad: I didn't even get my plates yet and already a crack in the windshield! __________________ l 20% Tints l Osram 6000k Xenons l Brex l Blacklines l White Led Sidemarkers l PIAA Superwhite Turn Signals l 19" Breyton Spirits l H&R Sport Springs l Koni Yellow Adjustable Dampers l ACS Roof Spoiler l Painted Carbon Spoiler l Luminics Fogs l Oem Chrome Grill l
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BMWally Enlisted Member 1 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2004 545i, 2006 330i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal, Windy City iTrader: (0)	I repainted my front end of my old 528, and the detail specialist at BMW told me I shouldn't have done that. He said the paint coming from the factory is always stronger, than what they do at body shops here. In addition, when you go to sell the car, people may think you had a collision and you had to repaint. Course, that was years ago. Now, I just put a clear bra, and you can tell the installer you want to cover a bigger area of the hood than what is standard. I paid like $550 or so for extended coverage (bigger hood area, mirrors, bumper, foglights, etc.) at Aerotec. Haven't had a chip yet (crossing my fingers.)
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ap1994 Private 7 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlebury, CT iTrader: (0)	Well I just washed my car and the problem is much worse than I thought. I have them on the hood, read bumper, near the mirror, etc. The car still looks great from 5ft and further, but as you get closer those nasty chips are there. Guess I never really cared about any other car as much as my 330. Or maybe its more obvious on silver as my last car was dark green. Andy __________________ 330i Titanium Silver, Black, Aluminum trim, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Sport, Bluetooth, Nav, Sat prep
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03-13-2006, 04:41 AM	#21
MrIvory New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 325 Black Sapphire 2005 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Melbourne (Aust) iTrader: (0)	5 months on and I don't have chips - however major disappointment yesterday to come back to the car and someone has backed into me with a towbar. Not happy! Minor but still bigger than a stone chip. Pity others don't respect our cars like we do. Ivory __________________ 325i, Black Sapphire, 6sp Man, 18” Ellipsoid, Black Dakota Leather/Aluminium, Sunroof, PDC Front/Rear, Electric Seats, Professional Navigation/iDrive/TV, 6 CD Stacker, Oct 2005
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03-13-2006, 10:15 AM	#22
ap1994 Private 7 Rep 93 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Middlebury, CT iTrader: (0)	Im sure the sand in the Northeast has something to do with my rock chips. I only notice them when im a few feet from the car (especially during washes). I wish there was some minor fix I could apply, but I havent heard anything? __________________ 330i Titanium Silver, Black, Aluminum trim, Comfort Access, Heated Seats, Sport, Bluetooth, Nav, Sat prep
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