C250>SLSAMG

I've got a few minor rock chips on the hood of my '13 C250 Coupe. They are about the size of a grain of rice and are white in color. What would be the best fix?

AkaSigFreak

I have not tried this but have been told it is a great alternative to professional repainting.

http://www.autogeek.net/dr-colorchip...ip-repair.html

capt_paul

Dr. Color Chip

gwi42

This is a never ending issue there fix it today and you will have more tomorrow. To prevent this issue I recommend that once you have it fixed make the investment and have clear bra installed. I did this when the car had 10 miles on it

My car is black the worst and I had the 3m product installed on half the hood the front bumper, rear bumper, and mirrors all for $750. This is the best investment I made forget your mods get this done first. After 12k miles not one chip anywhere and I parkway drive 30 every day.

C250>SLSAMG

I think this is the real answer. Two questions; do you see a difference in the appearance of the car, can you tell the protective film is there? Second, can you still wash and wax the car as if there is no protective film?

gwi42

The only thing you will see is the edge of the film that runs across the hood and to eliminate this you could do the whole hood like I did with both bumpers. But its no bid deal it just stands out more on a black car.

Whats great about the film is that it comes with a clear coat on it. And if I stand in front of the car looking down at the hood it is very hard to see the difference in the hood that has the film and the part that doesnt.

Waxing - You can wax all you want because the film has a clear coat on it. But always check with 3m on what type of waxes are approved. I use one of the best it runs about $50 for 4ozs and its from chemical guys look it up they are located in California. If you want to detail your car these guys have the best stuff. Hope this helps.

Ikester

I agree!

AV1

The Clear Bra is a great thing that's come along, it is one of many solutions to the topic but it's not for everyone.

I've looked into it and don't like the finished result on a lighter coloured vehicle especially white, that edge you referred to stands out like a sore thumb - I can't stand the look of it personally and as time goes by it picks up a distinctive dark line that's very visible even from a distance

I've observed vehicles that have had clear bras on for a very long time (a couple of years or more) and noticed yellowish dis-colouration as well.

It certainly is less of a problem in the above regard on darker coloured vehicles, black in particular would better hide that visible line as well as any dis-colourations.