What is best way to fix rock dings

DakarDoug · 07-25-2009, 10:46 PM

I have a few rock chips on the front bumper and on the leading edge of the hood. How can I get these fixed without getting the whole areas repainted? I have seen some things like Dr. Chip advertised in Roundel....do they work?

HondaGoneRogue · 07-25-2009, 10:48 PM

I would like to know the same thing.

Pamlico · 07-26-2009, 05:35 PM

I've used the Dr. Colorchip method and was generally pretty pleased. Certainly easy enough to apply - a lot easier and a better job than the paint pens and brush & touchup paint I've tried on other cars.

The pics below (one is a > 100% crop) show a repaired chip on the leading edge of the hood. These were quick snaps and the harsh light of the strobe makes this look worse than it really is. Generally the repair is pretty difficult to see and you'd need to look for it to see it. I imagine I could repeat the paint application several more times and the chip would be filled even more than it is presently.

HondaGoneRogue · 07-26-2009, 05:52 PM

Thanks!

vjordan · 07-27-2009, 05:11 PM

I think that dr colorchipis a good idea...i took my car into the dealer...they had to take it to the a shop apparently..67+ miles later..the chip looks almost the same...bummer..kept it for day 1/2 ?????

Pamlico · 07-27-2009, 05:20 PM

The repair above has at least 2000 miles on it. Seems pretty durable.

DakarDoug · 07-27-2009, 11:10 PM

Wish me luck!

EINSER · 07-27-2009, 11:17 PM

I've got 3 or 4 Dr. Colorchip repairs on my car and have been pleased with the results. My car is Black Sapphire and the results are very similar to the pics of the white car above. In other words, it covers the chip well as far as color goes but obviously doesn't make it invisible. All in all though, it's the best solution I've found; far better than touch up paint alone and it is pretty much goof-proof and I have made some MAJOR touch up paint goofs in the past ;-P

07-25-2009, 10:46 PM	#1
DakarDoug Private 10 Rep 65 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dove Canyon, CA iTrader: (0)	What is best way to fix rock dings I have a few rock chips on the front bumper and on the leading edge of the hood. How can I get these fixed without getting the whole areas repainted? I have seen some things like Dr. Chip advertised in Roundel....do they work?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-25-2009, 10:48 PM	#2
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	I would like to know the same thing. __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-26-2009, 05:35 PM	#3
Pamlico Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	I've used the Dr. Colorchip method and was generally pretty pleased. Certainly easy enough to apply - a lot easier and a better job than the paint pens and brush & touchup paint I've tried on other cars. The pics below (one is a > 100% crop) show a repaired chip on the leading edge of the hood. These were quick snaps and the harsh light of the strobe makes this look worse than it really is. Generally the repair is pretty difficult to see and you'd need to look for it to see it. I imagine I could repeat the paint application several more times and the chip would be filled even more than it is presently. Attached Images Last edited by Pamlico; 07-27-2009 at 09:38 AM..
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-26-2009, 05:52 PM	#4
HondaGoneRogue They like my Swag... 433 Rep 3,762 Posts Drives: 15 GSM 435i GC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South Dakota iTrader: (4) Garage List 2015 435i Gran Coupe [0.00]	Thanks! __________________ 2015 435i Gran Coupe - Current 2008 AW 135i - Sold
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-27-2009, 05:11 PM	#5
vjordan Enlisted Member 2 Rep 43 Posts Drives: '09 135i cabrio space/coral Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	repair I think that dr colorchipis a good idea...i took my car into the dealer...they had to take it to the a shop apparently..67+ miles later..the chip looks almost the same...bummer..kept it for day 1/2 ?????
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-27-2009, 05:20 PM	#6
Pamlico Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 238 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rochester NY iTrader: (0)	The repair above has at least 2000 miles on it. Seems pretty durable.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-27-2009, 11:10 PM	#7
DakarDoug Private 10 Rep 65 Posts Drives: '09 BMW 135i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dove Canyon, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info, will give it a try. Wish me luck!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-27-2009, 11:17 PM	#8
EINSER Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2010 Space Gray E92 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Alabama iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 BMW X5 [0.00]	I've got 3 or 4 Dr. Colorchip repairs on my car and have been pleased with the results. My car is Black Sapphire and the results are very similar to the pics of the white car above. In other words, it covers the chip well as far as color goes but obviously doesn't make it invisible. All in all though, it's the best solution I've found; far better than touch up paint alone and it is pretty much goof-proof and I have made some MAJOR touch up paint goofs in the past ;-P
	Appreciate 0 Quote