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Old 03-31-10, 10:32 AM
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After an especially long rainy season in CA the freeways are crumbling more than usual, so expect more rock chips on hood and windshield.
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Old 03-31-10, 11:54 AM
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^ Yeah, I had a big rock (I assume) hit my car a couple of days ago, scared the crap out of me and my passenger. Haven't seen any damage yet though so I wonder where it hit...
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Old 03-31-10, 10:35 PM
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i hate the rock chips im considering trading my car in for a 335i or G37
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Old 03-31-10, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by DJSirkit13
i hate the rock chips im considering trading my car in for a 335i or G37
These cars are gonna get hit the same.
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Old 03-31-10, 11:26 PM
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EVeryone will have rock chips. =(
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Old 03-31-10, 11:46 PM
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I passed by a big truck on the highway this morning and saw how a big rock flying toward my windshield. I imidiatly started the wiper at full speed and hopped for the best. Luckly it changed direction upward just before it hit my windshield and then I heared a big DANG! It hit my roof. Did a quick inspection of the roof in the garage at my work and couldn't any damage. Well, will see if it shows up when I wash the car this weekend.
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Old 03-31-10, 11:49 PM
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After I got my entire car repainted (last sept) I haven't gotten a rock chip.
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Old 04-01-10, 02:44 AM
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You just cant stop the rocks.
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Old 04-01-10, 08:18 AM
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If this topic changed to "Who does NOT have rock chips on their hood?", then it would be more interesting.
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^ Haha, agreed.
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Old 04-01-10, 09:46 AM
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rock chips suck. i could have sworn that a lexus sales person told me there was "reinforced" paint used in the front and rear bumpers. How is that a true statement with so many rock chips....
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Old 04-01-10, 10:05 AM
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may be because rocks are stronger than paint?
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but its "reinforced" ..... freaking liars!
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Old 04-06-10, 05:17 PM
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Shouldn't big chips be repaired? If not, would the metal underneath it start to rust?


This brings me to my next question.. I want to get some touch up paint. It seems like the dealer is the best place.. Any other suggestions? What about approx. price?

Thanks!!
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Originally Posted by kl323
Shouldn't big chips be repaired? If not, would the metal underneath it start to rust?


This brings me to my next question.. I want to get some touch up paint. It seems like the dealer is the best place.. Any other suggestions? What about approx. price?

Thanks!!
some of the body sheet metals are galvanized. If you do not have experience in touching up rock chips, it is best to leave it to the professional detailers, because you will probably make it worse.
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