AMGPower88

So for those of you guys that do not have a clear bra on the front end of your car, how bad are the rock chips on your front bumper and hood? On the highway , I usually try to keep a distance from the cars in front of me so as to avoid any rocks that kick up at such high speeds and in turn risking rock chips on the front bumper paint, but there are times I cant avoid it and the rocks come. I looked over the front end of my car, theres only maybe 2-3 small chips where the paint came off, not a big deal but wanted to see if any of you guys were in the same boat, thanks

solekeeper

you make some weird posts dude. unless it's a garage queen, it will have wear and tear.

that being said, the other night i did some 150+ runs and i discovered 2 new chips on the hood. i found that very weird considering my previous lexus did several 100+ stints, and only had 3-6 chips when i sold the car.

Roswell

^^ lol I was thinking the same

cornerjunkie

Dr. Colorchip if you're worried about it.

Eric ATP

Touch up paint to fill the chip. Then use paint file to level with clear coat and after buff. You will never see it. Takes time.

ZephyrAMG

It's like posts to comfort him with the daily issues of ownership

Predict the next post: " I had to get new rear tires because mine were worn, any of you in the same position?"

561design

I'm waiting for the "For you guys with wiper blades on your car. There are streaks on my windshield from the wipers when it rains. Currently, they're minor but it's not a big deal. I looked the windshield over after it dried and there's streaks on it! I usually try to drive when it's not raining to avoid this, but sometimes I can't avoid driving in the rain. Just wondering if you guys are in the same boat." post

AMGPower88

I had to add engine oil the other day because it was getting low, are you guys in the same situation?

black lavender

At least you have a sense of humor and not get butt hurt by the comments.
Only advice I can give you is keep the front of your car well waxed.
Other than that, the only solution is to not drive it.

Roswell

touché

ZephyrAMG

That's the sense of humor I'm talking about! Welcome to the forums

But on a serious note, I was all OCD and careful with my car too. The more you drive it, things will happen that you can't prevent. It's the beauty of ownership and driving...unless you keep it in the garage and just stare at it things will happen. Do your best to prevent and the rest is up to chance. Just do touch ups and know that there is such thing as a new bumper and repainting....

AMGPower88

Honestly, I couldnt think of anything else to say without putting a flame suit on.. Lol

Yea, Im super OCD about rock chips and minor damage of that sort, it just bothers me alot. I probably shouldve invested in a clear bra but it was already too late by the time I considered it because there were already a few chips here and there. I'll probably just re-spray the bumper a few years down the road when I accumulate more rock chips. Im going to look into Dr. Colorchip some more, there seems to be some discrepancies and mixed reviews on their product and if it actually works in repairing rock chips.

Roswell

I agree I'm also OCD about my garage queen.. But still managed to get few rock chips in 5 summers.

INS1GNIA

I definitely feel ya on the chips, you get over it the more you get. Anything too noticeable, just retouch it up. No one but "you" will ever notice them...they will be too busy looking at your sexy car to care.

edisonwu

check this out:

I will bring it to a shop when accumulates enough chips. But for some serious chips use touch up paint to avoid getting rusty.

jvanbrecht

I live in DC.. was daily driving from Annapolis MD to Rossylin VA... my bumper and hood look like a warzone.. you get over it fast.

Currently have 2 busted fog lights (with that plastic sticky crap covering them (and the bulb in one still works), missing ring around the drivers side fog light, couple of holes from stones through the lower plastic mesh, dozens of little chips in the bumper, few major chips in the hood..

The paint on our cars sucks ***, chips easily, but rock hard and a ***** and a half to polish

As someone else noted, get some paint (I had the body shop fill up a bottle with leftover from body work I had done when my car was reversed into by another car). Fill up the chip area till it slightly bulges above the paint, then wet sand if you feal comfortable, or polish the crap out of it (I used Menzerna medium then light to restore the shine).

Also, I also just put oil into my car this morning.. and 2 days ago.. ****ing oil leak somewhere (and my car was practically on fire this morning from the oil pooling in the skid plate.. yes it was smoking, but no actual fire.. guess I know what I am doing tonight)

SaphGreyC63

I know exactly what you mean.

Car is turning 3 years old now and I bought it new. Was washing it the other day, counted a total of about 6 little tiny chips and a door paint scuff.

Before I would get all mad and let it bother me. As they increase and as the car's life ages, you get over it. Worse case scenario is the chips get so bad in a few years on the hood, that I upgrade to a CF one! (i am partial to that solution so here's to more chips!)

jvanbrecht

I basically fix the chips when I do my yearly major detail (wash, clay, wash, fix chips, medium polish, light polish, wash, glaze,sealer, wax... usually takes an entire weekend)

Downside to fixing the chips with paint and no clearcloat, while it is shiny after polishing, it is a little darker without clear, noticeable when you go looking for the spots.

Clark Kent

I had too many rock chips on the hood also

ENVē

I was going to wrap mine but reading this thread I realize its like my B8 S4. I can touch it up as we go along I had about 10-12 small chips on my bumper/hood on that car after 5 years of ownership. To wrap the front (full hood, fenders, mirrors, bumper, and door handle cups its about $2000. I could save that to spend on other mods and respray the bumper with blending into the hood for about 500-1000 in a couple of years.

Dogtag114

Northeast Daily Driver = many chips, especially in winter

NJ Daily Driver = it's just a matter of time to hit a deer and get a new bumber anyway... wasted hours fixing chips only to have Bambi destroy my work

...no one notices the chips but you...