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Old 09-27-12, 07:53 PM
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Default rock chips on front lip

will a porter cable and polish fix it? I need to grab a porter anyways for swirls..
Old 09-27-12, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by str8hust1a
will a porter cable and polish fix it? I need to grab a porter anyways for swirls..
Not much you can do. Mines so scuffed and scraped it's easier to just respray or replace.
Old 09-28-12, 07:50 AM
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Depends on how deep the scratches are. Pics?
Old 09-28-12, 08:21 AM
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Deep rock chips no!
Old 09-28-12, 08:43 AM
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If paint is chipped off as in a "rock chip" then no, they won't come off polishing them. Everyone gets them unless you have a clear bra.
Old 09-28-12, 09:24 AM
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I think your best bet would be to save up and get a full respray (to make sure all the panels match), the get a clear bra put on the prevent more chips.
Old 09-28-12, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sm1ke
I think your best bet would be to save up and get a full respray (to make sure all the panels match), the get a clear bra put on the prevent more chips.
Or get some touch up paint, fill in any chips, never notice unless you're inspecting your car at a distance under 3 ft, and forget about it because you'll just get more.

Rock chips suck, but there is really nothing you can do. Even with a clear bra, you'll still get them on your bumper and front lip, side view mirrors, A pillars, and wheel wells.
Old 09-28-12, 03:04 PM
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Try out Dr. Color Chip. I was seriously thinking about buying a new hood to replace my current one because of all the rock chips on there from the previous owner. After using the touch-up paint from there, I no longer have to go that route.
Old 09-28-12, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by nitrotang
Try out Dr. Color Chip. I was seriously thinking about buying a new hood to replace my current one because of all the rock chips on there from the previous owner. After using the touch-up paint from there, I no longer have to go that route.
Really depends on the extent of damage..but 'regular' rock chips are easily repaired by 'The Doctor'. I speak from personal experience. The 'spots' are still there..but your really have to look to find them.
Old 09-29-12, 06:45 AM
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dr colorchips helped out quite a bit on mine but only so much can be done without a full respray.
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PC is for swirls, can't do much on scratches lol you need a rotary for that, but deep scratches you need to have them filled/painted professionally
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The rock chips are so minor but theres like 4 of them 2 on each side. Cant even see them from far.
Its like a tiny dent that someone did with a needle. not deep either
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I have chips that were detailed but now look worse...I can see rust around the edges! How does that happen?
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