I have had great success with DrColorChip. It is relatively easy to do, especially if you watch some of the YouTube how to videos. The color match is perfect- based on your VIN.
Rock chip issue
OK, came home from the Big Bend Open Road Race (see post here if interested) with this new rock chop right on the nose! Looking for help on how to fix or prevent or clean up or whatever I need to do to make her pretty again? See four pics showing the issue. Thanks in advance to anyone with thoughts on next steps!
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Sorry to see the damage. I have similar damage to the nose of my LBR Vette along with some other small chips and dings. I don’t think touch up will work for your damage. I didn’t trust an independent painter can match my tintcoat so I went to dealer. Quotes me $800.
my mistake when I got car was to get ceramic coating but not ppf. Once I get it fixed I will get PPF at least on the front bumper cover. Good luck with the repair.
my mistake when I got car was to get ceramic coating but not ppf. Once I get it fixed I will get PPF at least on the front bumper cover. Good luck with the repair.
OK, came home from the Big Bend Open Road Race (see post here if interested) with this new rock chop right on the nose! Looking for help on how to fix or prevent or clean up or whatever I need to do to make her pretty again? See four pics showing the issue. Thanks in advance to anyone with thoughts on next steps!
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I work with body shops and the #1 independent body shop jobber in my area, and I agree that would be a challenging repair for a novice in a very conspicuous area. There are mobile paint repair companies that many dealers and even body shop utilize for certain jobs. Colors on Parade is an example in the VA, NC area but there are others. They are often much cheaper than a regular body shop. People are often shocked to learn that certain metallics and pearls can run $600 for a pint just for the paint cost.
OK, came home from the Big Bend Open Road Race (see post here if interested) with this new rock chop right on the nose! Looking for help on how to fix or prevent or clean up or whatever I need to do to make her pretty again? See four pics showing the issue. Thanks in advance to anyone with thoughts on next steps!
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I have cyber gray with same issue...what are you going to do? DrColorChip? it's very annoying, especially when one takes great care of their car!!!
If it had ppf I assume the ppf would show the ding but maybe it would prevent the paint from being chipped. So you end up with the same result. Correct me if I'm wrong. Ppf is very expensive so it may be cheaper just to have a body shop fix the chip if they can
I’m no authority on PPF but the theory is it prevents the chips. Some of the film protection even “self heals”. I haven’t priced it out yet but was only planning on front bumper. Many do entire car ($$$) others only bumper, hood, mirrors. Perhaps someone on the forum can chime in on the subject.
If it had ppf I assume the ppf would show the ding but maybe it would prevent the paint from being chipped. So you end up with the same result. Correct me if I'm wrong. Ppf is very expensive so it may be cheaper just to have a body shop fix the chip if they can
I've heard the self heal claim. What does this actually mean? Dies it mean no visible distortion of zny kind?
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A. Paint the entire hood. Yea, it’ll be expensive.
b. Touch-up. Touch up at the Chevy dealer is ~ $50. How handy are you? Or hire someone that could do it better.
In either case, a PPF on the hood + front bumper would be prudent. Front Fenders also but that’s a call based on what you want to spend.
I’ve had mine done by Expel while at the Bowling Green road trip event. They did a great job. Hood, bumper, fenders + door sills. They even did the door pull indents. (Note: the front nose got dinged, no paint removed, took it to the local expel dealer, they fixed it N/C. )
Good luck.
I did some research on ppf. Says it only lasts 3-5 years. Looked at several sites. They all claim the shine of the paint is lessened and ppf can be seen anywhere from 3 to 15 feet if entire car is not done. I'm just not convinced it's woth the $$$$ at this point. I'm on the fence. My c7 has 7 years and 46,000 on it and only one minor chip to date. Last comment, ppf is not a do once and forget it. Nor is ceramic. So I guess like anything, you have to weigh the cost/benefit.
My Expel has been on since 08/18. No one can tell. A ceramic polish top coat & the gloss is uniform through out. 3 of 5 voted crowd favorite at area car shows, over the last few years.I did some research on ppf. Says it only lasts 3-5 years. Looked at several sites. They all claim the shine of the paint is lessened and ppf can be seen anywhere from 3 to 15 feet if entire car is not done. I'm just not convinced it's woth the $$$$ at this point. I'm on the fence. My c7 has 7 years and 46,000 on it and only one minor chip to date. Last comment, ppf is not a do once and forget it. Nor is ceramic. So I guess like anything, you have to weigh the cost/benefit.
Good to know. Thanks for replying.
I would rather prevent...than again you don't wax PPF(so I am told) and I like the look of a waxed car. I am going to have my bumper painted...just who do you trust????I’m no authority on PPF but the theory is it prevents the chips. Some of the film protection even “self heals”. I haven’t priced it out yet but was only planning on front bumper. Many do entire car ($$$) others only bumper, hood, mirrors. Perhaps someone on the forum can chime in on the subject.
I have PPF on both my C7s. The one I purchased in 2015 is still looking like new. Has over 130K on it! There are some dings in front, but it only is on the film. Didn't go to the paint.
I've had XPEL installed on my last 4 cars (including my C7 GS) and wouldn't hesitate recommending it wholeheartedly. It is warrantied for 10 years,
and there are several products you can apply over it (including most major ceramic coatings, along with easier to apply spray & wipes) that will give
you a "waxed" look. "Self-healing" means you can literally run a Brillo pad over it and the scratches will disappear when left in the sun for a short
period. Sure, a big enough stone or rock hit will blemish or perhaps tear the XPEL, but I've never had any paint damage. If you think it's too expensive,
try pricing getting your hood and/or front quarter panels repainted (and then cross your fingers that you get a perfectly-matched paint job). It has
also been my experience that the XPEL pays for itself when selling or trading in. Appraisers are always stunned at the condition of the paint. Just be
sure to choose your installer carefully! Go to the highest-rated in your area...even if they cost a little more. You're paying for their experience and
their artistry. We've all heard this before, but you paid big money for your Corvette...don't cheap out afterwards!
and there are several products you can apply over it (including most major ceramic coatings, along with easier to apply spray & wipes) that will give
you a "waxed" look. "Self-healing" means you can literally run a Brillo pad over it and the scratches will disappear when left in the sun for a short
period. Sure, a big enough stone or rock hit will blemish or perhaps tear the XPEL, but I've never had any paint damage. If you think it's too expensive,
try pricing getting your hood and/or front quarter panels repainted (and then cross your fingers that you get a perfectly-matched paint job). It has
also been my experience that the XPEL pays for itself when selling or trading in. Appraisers are always stunned at the condition of the paint. Just be
sure to choose your installer carefully! Go to the highest-rated in your area...even if they cost a little more. You're paying for their experience and
their artistry. We've all heard this before, but you paid big money for your Corvette...don't cheap out afterwards!
Thanks for sharing your experience. I am preparing myself to have Xpel installed.
I'm another big fan of Xpel, had it on for 9 years, you don't even know it's there, and it has taken some hits! If the hits are not too bad, it does self-heal in the sun. My first chips started happening on the side mirrors. I had the mirrors, headlights, and nose/front fascia done right after that, no more problems. I'm going back to have the area in front of the rear wheels done. There is factory film there, but it's getting all torn up, especially after catching the edge of the roadd on the Blue Ridge Parkway and induced a meteor shower of pebbles and rocks to kick up there.
I wax mine all the time. I use Meguire's QuickWax. I don't know who said it can't be waxed. After an application of wax, it looks like wet lip gloss. Awesome stuff, and so easy to apply.I would rather prevent...than again you don't wax PPF(so I am told) and I like the look of a waxed car. I am going to have my bumper painted...just who do you trust????
**when I say 'all the time', more like once a year. It's garaged when not in use, so wax lasts the whole driving season.
Synthetic waxes are fine. Petroleum based would be bad.I wax mine all the time. I use Meguire's QuickWax. I don't know who said it can't be waxed. After an application of wax, it looks like wet lip gloss. Awesome stuff, and so easy to apply.
**when I say 'all the time', more like once a year. It's garaged when not in use, so wax lasts the whole driving season.
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