Need someone to repair rock chips

toan414 · 02-28-2011, 09:00 PM

Hey guys,
Does anyone know of a professional, or semi professional that can help me to remove rock chips out of my car? I got a good number of rock chips, mostly on my hood from years of highway driving. The big ones are 2-3mm in diameter and goes down to the primer. I bought the Dr. Colorchip and it does make it look a bit better but up close you can see the chip dent. I read that touch up paint can be put on it and be buffed out to make it almost invisible by professional detailers. I don't have the equipment or the experience to do it, and any help would greatly be appreciated. Trying to get the car back to perfect for this upcoming spring. Thanks in advance.

Toan

1N54E92 · 03-01-2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by toan414

Hey guys,
Does anyone know of a professional, or semi professional that can help me to remove rock chips out of my car? I got a good number of rock chips, mostly on my hood from years of highway driving. The big ones are 2-3mm in diameter and goes down to the primer. I bought the Dr. Colorchip and it does make it look a bit better but up close you can see the chip dent. I read that touch up paint can be put on it and be buffed out to make it almost invisible by professional detailers. I don't have the equipment or the experience to do it, and any help would greatly be appreciated. Trying to get the car back to perfect for this upcoming spring. Thanks in advance.

Toan

you might want to have the hood re-sprayed...little bit more $ but definitely a better result... afterwards get some clear bra.. call Raja ventureshield

boom · 03-01-2011, 05:10 PM

I've heard good things about www.Drcolorchip.com. I'm planning to try it soon.

toan414 · 03-01-2011, 06:40 PM

I have the Dr. Colorchip kit. Doesnt work too well on my montego blue. It is less visible then the black from chips that has hit the primer, but it does stand out at close point. I am looking around at detailers that does professional chip repairs. I really don't want to repaint my hood.

skins333 · 03-01-2011, 08:38 PM

I have the dr.colorchip for jet black and like it a lot. I agree you can still see the chip dents if looking closely but think if you are patient enough you can layer it and with a few applications, fill these up.

1N54E92 · 03-02-2011, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by toan414

I have the Dr. Colorchip kit. Doesnt work too well on my montego blue. It is less visible then the black from chips that has hit the primer, but it does stand out at close point. I am looking around at detailers that does professional chip repairs. I really don't want to repaint my hood.

In the past, a touch up specialist have quoted me $150 -$175 to repair 4 chips on my old car. You can get the whole hood repainted for $400- $500 ( correct me if I am off on this number). I would spend the $$ to get it re-sprayed if you have more than 6-8 large chips.

toan414 · 03-02-2011, 09:29 AM

Yea, I'll definitely look around for some prices for all options and see which one is the wisest in the long run.

HomeBrew · 03-10-2011, 06:34 PM

Russel Toyota is a BMW certified body shop (only one in Maryland).

They've done body work on my e90 330i multiple times and it looks fantastic.
Rear Ended (bumper replaced / painted)
Door repainted (jerk hit it in a parking lot, didn't even leave a note)
Passenger side skirt repainted

I'm also considering repainting my hood for the same reasons. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car at this point. Color matches perfectly, clear coat is smooth.

Russel Collision Center
1501 S Caton Ave
Baltimore, MD 21230
410-525-1000
http://russelcollisioncenter.com/

1N54E92 · 03-11-2011, 07:43 AM

If you are near Bel Air, MD try P J body shop. Good quality work !

PJ Body & Paint
(410) 879-6007
806 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD 21014

http://local.yahoo.com/info-12513453...=Bel+Air%2C+MD

toan414 · 03-11-2011, 04:10 PM

I think I'm going to try to find a professional to help me buff the chips out after layers and layers of touch up paint. I don't have the tools or the experience to do it solo. This is my daily driver, it will get more chips as I put more miles on it. One day I may re paint the hood and bumper, but its not that bad yet.

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toan414 Private First Class 6 Rep 198 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Need someone to repair rock chips Hey guys, Does anyone know of a professional, or semi professional that can help me to remove rock chips out of my car? I got a good number of rock chips, mostly on my hood from years of highway driving. The big ones are 2-3mm in diameter and goes down to the primer. I bought the Dr. Colorchip and it does make it look a bit better but up close you can see the chip dent. I read that touch up paint can be put on it and be buffed out to make it almost invisible by professional detailers. I don't have the equipment or the experience to do it, and any help would greatly be appreciated. Trying to get the car back to perfect for this upcoming spring. Thanks in advance. Toan
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toan414 Private First Class 6 Rep 198 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I have the Dr. Colorchip kit. Doesnt work too well on my montego blue. It is less visible then the black from chips that has hit the primer, but it does stand out at close point. I am looking around at detailers that does professional chip repairs. I really don't want to repaint my hood.
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skins333 Major 48 Rep 1,017 Posts Drives: 08 E93 BMW M3 MR/21 X7 40i AW Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2)	I have the dr.colorchip for jet black and like it a lot. I agree you can still see the chip dents if looking closely but think if you are patient enough you can layer it and with a few applications, fill these up.
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toan414 Private First Class 6 Rep 198 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	Yea, I'll definitely look around for some prices for all options and see which one is the wisest in the long run.
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HomeBrew Private First Class 43 Rep 161 Posts Drives: 2017 BMW M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M3 [0.00] 2006 BMW 330i [0.00]	Russel Toyota is a BMW certified body shop (only one in Maryland). They've done body work on my e90 330i multiple times and it looks fantastic. Rear Ended (bumper replaced / painted) Door repainted (jerk hit it in a parking lot, didn't even leave a note) Passenger side skirt repainted I'm also considering repainting my hood for the same reasons. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my car at this point. Color matches perfectly, clear coat is smooth. Russel Collision Center 1501 S Caton Ave Baltimore, MD 21230 410-525-1000 http://russelcollisioncenter.com/ __________________ 2017 BMW M3 - Tanzanite Blue with Full Silverstone Interior
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toan414 Private First Class 6 Rep 198 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (1)	I think I'm going to try to find a professional to help me buff the chips out after layers and layers of touch up paint. I don't have the tools or the experience to do it solo. This is my daily driver, it will get more chips as I put more miles on it. One day I may re paint the hood and bumper, but its not that bad yet.
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