First paint chip on my 2017 pearl white :(
 

I've had the car for less than a month and I just discovered a paint chip on the hood of the car near the headlight. It looks like a rock chip most definitely which I'm pretty sure isn't covered by the warranty.

Is there like a touchup paint kit you guys recommend I buy?

I was looking into this kit


https://colorndrive.com/en/touch-up-...ails?year=2017



Here's the chip

Resized the humongous pic :)

That chip isn't something I'd really worry about. imo

Regular color coded touch-up paint should be pretty close.

I personally think if you touch-up things you'll make things more noticeable IF the colors a bit off.

Any recommendations on the touch up paint?

Sorry to say, that's the first of many rock chips you're going to get on that part of your car.

Best solution IMHO is prevention. I had a Clear Bra installed when I got my 2014....not a chip to be seen anywhere, almost 20,000 miles. The biggest bonus I've found though is that bugs wipe right off with just a damp cloth, maybe a little soap, and the bug guts don't stain the Clear Bra like they would stain or etch the clear coat on my Pearl White.

Dr. Colorchip

Yea, I'm going to look into get a clear bra installed. Did you just do the front bumper/hood? How much did it run you if you don't mind me asking?

I checked out their site. It gave me this message when I picked out pearl white.


This is a tri-coat pearl / 3-stage color, meaning it was painted with a base coat, pearl coat and tinted clear coat. There is not a single color formula that exactly matches. However, the paint you receive should allow for a very close color match and yield far better results than using regular touch-up paint. Please check the box to acknowledge this.


Should I be worried? lol

It's fine. I use it.

First paint chip on my 2017 pearl white
 

Nothing to worry about I had a PW z and currently a PW juke no one else will ever see chip spot unless you point it out to them. Just follow instructions

:iagree: I've used this with very good results.

And OP, be thankful your Z isn't black. Keeping the front end of mine looking half-way decent is a constant struggle. Every chip stands out.

Second that thought

$600 for 3M, front only and 1/3 of the hood, plus kick panels and the rocker panels. After 3 years, I haven't had a reason to regret not doing more coverage. The 3M Scotchguard has been great...no bubbling, no lifting/peeling, no yellowing.

it's a magnet up front...kinda got to get use to it,,,windshield & just above,back side of mirror's,front side of rear fender's,lower rocker panel's,etc...

Repair the chip and go get a clear bra installed. It's not 100% but it's better than not having one.

Nope, i have the same color and ordered the same kit. You will be happy with the results.

+! on Dr. Colorchip. Used it on my PW 370Z. No problem, good match!

You got a rock chip? Probably time for a new car then :driving:

Rock chips are a given on my dd. I have zero swirl marks but have about 30 or so on mine. Imagine 30 unmatched Dr. Colorchip spots on the front. Pearl White with freckles. I'll have it repainted and then bra'd after.

I'm reasonably finicky when it comes to my cars, but I realize that rock chips will happen on the front bumper and air dam.

However, I was taking a look at a pearl white 2016 Nismo locally for sale, and there was a chip right in the middle of the driver's door right through to bare metal, probably from a "door-ding," but there is no dent associated with it. Oblong-shaped, longest dimension 1/4".

Because of the positioning of this mark, it's a deal-breaker for me. Having to look at it every time I open the door would drive me mad! I've read through this thread...it looks like spot repairing something like this will not end up with satisfactory results. True? Even if I had a paint shop do it?

How well would a complete door panel paint job match the rest of the car? Would it be especially noticeable depending upon the angle of the light?

Should not be a problem but depends on your painter so don't skimp.

Which wouldn't be a problem...a spot repair, or a complete door?

Should I be worried about this? I tried detail spray and claybar but it's not coming off. It's on the roof of my car.

http://i.imgur.com/Hfbqjxb.jpg

Guys i think i found a defect on the roof of my car. I'm trying to post a picture but it needs an admin to approve it. Can someone take a look at the pic?

under warranty??? Back to dealer for fix.

That's what I'm thinking. I drove her off the lot a month ago. Any idea on what it could be? I hope it doesn't need a repaint :(

My 2011 Black cherry has so many rock chips in it... I used to try to keep up with them religiously, but I finally decided that it was time. Body shop quoted me $1400 to re spray the front end ( bumper, hood, and fenders ) it goes in the end of the month. everything from fenders back is 100% pristine. I'll be glad to get her back to her old self.

Clear Bra for the same area on my car cost me about $600. The front end is still pristine 39 months later.

Just cant seem to bring myself to do it. Actually, most of my damage was on the first 12" of the hood, so I would obviously have to clear bra that as well. The thought of seeing the line across the hood makes me cringe. I'd sooner just continue with my chip repair, and re=spray when necessary.
But that's just me.

I get it....For me though, the rock chips on my 2011 Black Cherry made me cringe. That was the point where I decided that my next Z was going to have a clear bra. The rock chips looked like crap...far worse than the line on hood. I can't remember what they wanted to clear bra the whole hood so no line there, but I know that the total package would have been a lot less than $1200 for a re-spray...which would look good until the next round of rock chips.

My new red 2018 goes in for 3M clear tomorrow.Only 18 " up on the hood ,fenders & "A" pillars.Also putting a piece on the hatchback so the finger prints don't make a mess every time I close it .I've had several different light & dark colour cars with the 3M clear & never had a problem "seeing the line".When I wax/polish the car I have to catch it with my finger nail to find it, then I use painters masking tape on the edge of the 3M tape so the polish doesn't build up at the tape edge.Even if it does, a tooth pick of soft toothbrush will clean it out.:tiphat:

Not me. I'd know it was there, and it would bug the **** outta me. Just the thought of the difference in sheen would kill me. I don't knock anyone for getting one, to each his own. In my mind, I guess rock chips are a everyday occurrence, and that doesn't bother me as much as if I purposely put something there.
I do have a regimen for repairing chips, and appreciate taking the time to care for them, Ive just been lax with it lately, and it got overwhelming. Hell, its taken 6 years to get to the point where I gave in.
all that being said, the respray will have more paint and clear than the factory paint job, so I'll be good for another 10 years, if the car lasts me that long.

I've got a couple rock chips up front, here and there. Doesn't bother me much, best bet would be to repaint the part when it gets really bad.

Clear bra on hood and fenders and i couldn't be happier.

As soon as I got my 2017 PW I had the clear bra installed on the entire front. Complete hood, fenders, bumper, and pillars. I had a partial clear bra on the hood of my corvette and it drove me crazy seeing that line.

Clear bra on entire hood, front bumper, mirrors, and window tint.

$1400 for all, worth every penny.

Cannot stand the 4-5 year old clear bra on part of the hood that looks like complete garbage, I've yet to see a single one that didn't stand out or start collecting dirt. Have the entire hood done, or not at all.

I think I have maybe 4-5 rock chips in 3.5 years. Just keeping a proper following distance above 40mph also helps (and it's just less stressful).