Road Rash Repair
#1
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Road Rash Repair
My 350 has a case of road rash, i.e. several stone chips on the hood. I also have a number of scratches on the doors from people who don't give a d**m about protecting other people's property.
Has anyone had any experience with self repair kits. I recently became aware of a product in the UK called ChipEx. I have also seen references to another product called Halfords. Has anyone tried these or other products. If so, what were the results. Going to an auto body shop to have this done is quite expensive. I know a home repair may not be perfect but it should mask the white primer underneath the dark grey finishing coat.
Has anyone had any experience with self repair kits. I recently became aware of a product in the UK called ChipEx. I have also seen references to another product called Halfords. Has anyone tried these or other products. If so, what were the results. Going to an auto body shop to have this done is quite expensive. I know a home repair may not be perfect but it should mask the white primer underneath the dark grey finishing coat.
#3
I second that recommendation for Dr. ColorChip ....
https://www.drcolorchip.com/
Haven't needed it on my Lexus because it's got a clear film protector, but I've used it on other vehicles. Easy and effective.
https://www.drcolorchip.com/
Haven't needed it on my Lexus because it's got a clear film protector, but I've used it on other vehicles. Easy and effective.
#4
Lead Lap
I'm one of those that will rather take shrapnel than a scratch on my ride, but OK, it is not that bad, there are a lot of vids that will talk you through chip/scratch repair and if you have buckets full of patience you can do a pro job.
I agree with litzdog's idea about the film protector. Lexus paintwork is imo of a very high qualty as far as final finish is concerned. No, wonder if you look at the paint facilities at their plants and that makes it very difficult, if not impossible to bring it back to what it was. The adage: Prevention is better than cure is definitely applicable here.
Tip: Never park too near another car, chances are some inbred and his/her kids will throw a door open against your car.
Tip: Never park too near another car, chances are some inbred and his/her kids will throw a door open against your car.
#5
Driver School Candidate
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Thanks for the suggestion of Dr. Chip repair. I will check it out. In hind sight now, I wish I had chosen to put on the clear bra to protect the hood. Oh well, that ship sailed a long time ago.
#6
Lead Lap
So don't worry too much about the ship that has sailed, sometimes one just make more trouble by boarding it.
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