first rock chip
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first rock chip
got first rock chip yesterday ugh
I had opticoat put on plus 3m clear bra - got the half bra on the hood, but the rock hit way up close to the windshield. Its small, but still hate to see it
I had opticoat put on plus 3m clear bra - got the half bra on the hood, but the rock hit way up close to the windshield. Its small, but still hate to see it
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^^ I know its painful to see rock chips but its still better than having a rock hit the windshield, cracked and having to be replaced. Thought I would post something positive given how harsh and critical I've been lately. I'll blame it on our long winter *lol*
Last edited by weather; 05-11-2014 at 02:34 PM.
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It actually skipped off the hood and hit the windshield. Fortunately did not crack windshield.
Did not notice that it had hit the hood until I checked out the windshield later.
Did not notice that it had hit the hood until I checked out the windshield later.
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^^ I guess it all depends on how big of a body damage we are talking about....a simple rock chip that is easily fixed with touch up paint is not too bad....I agree that some damage is more serious (I saw a guy's TL damaged by hail). That same little rock that can be easily repaired by touch up paint can crack a windshield and need to be replaced.
I see your point though, a windshield can be swapped leaving noo evidence of damage at a relatively inexpensive cost....it still sucks though
I see your point though, a windshield can be swapped leaving noo evidence of damage at a relatively inexpensive cost....it still sucks though
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2020 Acura RLX Advance
I highly recommend Dr Color Chip. I have used it on several of my cars with great success. They do a great job matching your paint color (especially on pearl white tri-coats). This system works a lot better than std touch up tubes (that leave blobs). It takes a little time, but is pretty much fool proof, and well the time, money, and effort applied; http://www.drcolorchip.com/store/bas...repair-kit.php
I had my RL clear bra'd when new. 3.5 yrs later I had put 173k on it. My Acura svc advisor has the car now with over 200k and it still looks great. The clear bra was a real savior.
Enjoy the new RLX.
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Thanks Cadi
I put 185K on my RL and had tons of rock chips and 2 broken fog lenses. Was determined to put bra on any new car. Now I wish I had put the full hood cover rather than just partial
I put 185K on my RL and had tons of rock chips and 2 broken fog lenses. Was determined to put bra on any new car. Now I wish I had put the full hood cover rather than just partial
#9
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I will also do the full wrap on my next car, so long as it is car worth doing it to. There is a big cost difference between the 1/2 hood clear bra and a full hood and fender wrap.
We had a really bad winter in the DC area this year so our cars took a beating and the roads here are falling apart.
My RL had 1/2 hood, headlamps, bumper, front fender edges, and rearview mirrors wrapped. I had it done in March 2008 when I bought the RL CPO with just 4k miles on it. The current owner is about to have it re-done. There are a few gouges in it and some rash that is noticeable only up close. That RL looks incredibly great at over 200k and 8 yrs of age.
We had a really bad winter in the DC area this year so our cars took a beating and the roads here are falling apart.
My RL had 1/2 hood, headlamps, bumper, front fender edges, and rearview mirrors wrapped. I had it done in March 2008 when I bought the RL CPO with just 4k miles on it. The current owner is about to have it re-done. There are a few gouges in it and some rash that is noticeable only up close. That RL looks incredibly great at over 200k and 8 yrs of age.
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"My RL had 1/2 hood, headlamps, bumper, front fender edges, and rearview mirrors wrapped. "
That's exactly what I had done except they added a strip down the door edges
That's exactly what I had done except they added a strip down the door edges
#11
Wound up going with Xpel Ultimate instead of the 3M product. better warranty and it is self healing (more expensive though) amazing stuff!!
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I would suggest getting a bottle of the acura touch up bottom for under 10 bucks. It works great touch up small stone chips. I don't use the brush though because it puts to much on the chip. I just use the end of tooth pick and drop it on the chip. Its not perfect but it blends in well.
I can't wait to try the Xped Ultimate though.
I can't wait to try the Xped Ultimate though.
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