How should i get rid of stone chips?

leepeen · 08-30-2009, 11:18 PM

I went to seattle today for daytrip, and on the highway, a noisey Falcon overtook my car and presented me a big and deep stone chips on my front bumper.

What and Where is the best way to fix the front bumper with a stone chip of about a size of 1cent? And how can i be aware these happen, as i drive very safety already...........thx for ur help!!!

nogoodname · 08-30-2009, 11:20 PM

only a paint job can fix it.

dont even mention a buffer

leepeen · 08-30-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname

only a paint job can fix it.

dont even mention a buffer

You mean paint the whole bumper?
If then, how much it would cost?(approx)

nogoodname · 08-30-2009, 11:30 PM

just that spot maybe.....

you got sparkles in the paint.... that sucks

my black G has no sparkles at all.... just gloss black

costs 800 to repaint a few scratches on my rear bumper.... someone drove into it

rear painted my whole bumper, deck lid

tru_Asiatik · 08-31-2009, 03:05 AM

you cant ,you are aways going to have it...it is unavoidable
if you dont want rock chips in your car the only solution is dont drive it

and no a clear bra doesnt protect it from rock chips ethier..i know coz ive seen it happend

as far as fixin it as mentioned new paint job or buy one of those paint pen but even that you can tell someone has used it(again i know because i have used it before on my other cars)

kannibul · 08-31-2009, 09:02 AM

I'd suggest to live with it, for now - wait until you have enough of them to warrant replacing the front facia (+$300 (link below)) - then get it painted to match ($400-$800, depending on shop and region)

If you want the badge, you'll have to buy it seperate, or, hope you can get it off without damaging it.

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zZSportZz · 08-31-2009, 09:50 AM

Honestly, these cars chip extremely easy...so its pretty much unavoidable at this point. Like people said, live with it...and when there is a lot, get it replaced in a couple years. Be happy you don't have a black car like I do.

Its funny because I obcessed over the first chip I got bigtime...then I got a second....then a third...and I've finally "let go" and understand that as my daily driver this is inevitable and the only way to avoid it would be to garage the car and just look at it.

2theextreme · 08-31-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by zZSportZz

...and the only way to avoid it would be to garage the car and just look at it.

True dat!

08-30-2009, 11:18 PM	#1 (permalink)
leepeen Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Posts: 110 Drives: PW 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 16	How should i get rid of stone chips? I went to seattle today for daytrip, and on the highway, a noisey Falcon overtook my car and presented me a big and deep stone chips on my front bumper. What and Where is the best way to fix the front bumper with a stone chip of about a size of 1cent? And how can i be aware these happen, as i drive very safety already...........thx for ur help!!!

08-31-2009, 03:05 AM	#5 (permalink)
tru_Asiatik Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: so cal Posts: 793 Drives: 2009 370Z 6MT Rep Power: 270	you cant ,you are aways going to have it...it is unavoidable if you dont want rock chips in your car the only solution is dont drive it and no a clear bra doesnt protect it from rock chips ethier..i know coz ive seen it happend as far as fixin it as mentioned new paint job or buy one of those paint pen but even that you can tell someone has used it(again i know because i have used it before on my other cars) __________________ Stillen G3 CAIStillen CBEBerk's HFCEibach ProkitHotchkis Swaysichiba 15/20mm spacers? Oil coolerStillen PulleyStillen Headers

08-31-2009, 09:02 AM	#6 (permalink)
kannibul A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jenks, OK Posts: 2,281 Drives: 370z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 267	I'd suggest to live with it, for now - wait until you have enough of them to warrant replacing the front facia (+$300 (link below)) - then get it painted to match ($400-$800, depending on shop and region) If you want the badge, you'll have to buy it seperate, or, hope you can get it off without damaging it. Copy/paste in browser: Code: http://www.courtesyparts.com/kb_search_result.php?keywords=[62050]+\(Z34&cPath=8714_8724_8826_8827 Last edited by kannibul; 08-31-2009 at 09:05 AM.

08-31-2009, 09:50 AM	#7 (permalink)
zZSportZz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,095 Drives: 370z Blk on Blk 6MT Rep Power: 18	Honestly, these cars chip extremely easy...so its pretty much unavoidable at this point. Like people said, live with it...and when there is a lot, get it replaced in a couple years. Be happy you don't have a black car like I do. Its funny because I obcessed over the first chip I got bigtime...then I got a second....then a third...and I've finally "let go" and understand that as my daily driver this is inevitable and the only way to avoid it would be to garage the car and just look at it. __________________ --Rick

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08-30-2009, 11:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	only a paint job can fix it. dont even mention a buffer

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nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	just that spot maybe..... you got sparkles in the paint.... that sucks my black G has no sparkles at all.... just gloss black costs 800 to repaint a few scratches on my rear bumper.... someone drove into it rear painted my whole bumper, deck lid