Rock Chip Repair Recommendations - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Wyattkb · 02-05-2015, 06:53 AM

So I figure its about time to address my rock chips since I saw some surface rust building on them.

Can anyone recommended the best way to take care of these chips? I had a shop quote me $700 to fix them all by doing the whole panels.

I was looking for more of a ~$100 fix.

Any methods, products, or recommendations?

https://www.flickr.com/photos/492302...57648299515803

If you are feeling really helpful, here is a link to some more detailed pics of the chips.

Tcoat · 02-05-2015, 07:45 AM

For ones that small just grab a prep pen sander a touch up paint marker and fix em up. You may still be able to find them but nobody else will know. Loads of How Too Videos on Youtube.
I have done it so much I am getting pretty good at it.

M23 · 02-05-2015, 03:29 PM

Dr. Colorchip?

WhiteFRS69 · 02-05-2015, 05:16 PM

#totaled

bigred18 · 02-06-2015, 11:45 AM

1. You're using a penny on tails = Instant bad luck

2. To get rid of corrosion, you'll have to sand the area and apply primer, then base layer.

Or just spend $10...

dem00n · 02-07-2015, 03:25 PM

Dr. Colorchip.

Chanpion · 02-07-2015, 08:37 PM

Wet sand them down and apply touchup.

Wyattkb · 02-07-2015, 10:27 PM

@Tcoat

Thanks for the info.

Purchased that sanding pen + some touch up pens from automotivetouchup.

I also picked up some Bondo 907 for the dent/chip in the hood. I probably wont use it unless it left a gash.

Going to save this project for next weekend, I will post results once its finished.

Got it all for under $100 too.

Tcoat · 02-07-2015, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyattkb

@Tcoat

Thanks for the info.

Purchased that sanding pen + some touch up pens from automotivetouchup.

I also picked up some Bondo 907 for the dent/chip in the hood. I probably wont use it unless it left a gash.

Going to save this project for next weekend, I will post results once its finished.

Got it all for under $100 too.

Do the most inconspicuous for your first try as there is a learning curve involved. Once you have done a few you can make them almost invisible. The secret is don't sand back any further then you have to and keep the are small and the edges tapered.

Whatabouteggs · 02-07-2015, 11:37 PM

I got one of those color matched felt tipped pens. If you don't drive from the dealership directly to a place to get a clear bra the paint is pretty much screwed. Best to just accept it.

Wyattkb · 02-07-2015, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whatabouteggs

I got one of those color matched felt tipped pens. If you don't drive from the dealership directly to a place to get a clear bra the paint is pretty much screwed. Best to just accept it.

That is exactly what I did. These chips are on the few places without a clear bra or punctured through. After I fix them I plan to get the covered with Xpel.

Whatabouteggs · 02-08-2015, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wyattkb

That is exactly what I did. These chips are on the few places without a clear bra or punctured through. After I fix them I plan to get the covered with Xpel.

Aw man that's brutal.

I think i got mine from this place
http://www.paintscratch.com/touch_up...ubaru-BRZ.html

They have ball point, felt, brush, and spray options.

Chanpion · 02-08-2015, 12:02 AM

It's all about technique too. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xi3xmeO6C4"]Paint Chip Touch-up -- /DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame]
Watch this video, he has so much attention to detail.

Turbo95eg6 · 02-08-2015, 03:54 AM

I'd personally go with Langka. Dr. Colorchips's paint doesn't match as well as the factory touch up paint.

02-05-2015, 06:53 AM	#1
Wyattkb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout FRS Location: United States Posts: 444 Thanks: 56 Thanked 159 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Rock Chip Repair Recommendations So I figure its about time to address my rock chips since I saw some surface rust building on them. Can anyone recommended the best way to take care of these chips? I had a shop quote me $700 to fix them all by doing the whole panels. I was looking for more of a ~$100 fix. Any methods, products, or recommendations? https://www.flickr.com/photos/492302...57648299515803 If you are feeling really helpful, here is a link to some more detailed pics of the chips.

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Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wet sand them down and apply touchup.

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Wyattkb Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Whiteout FRS Location: United States Posts: 444 Thanks: 56 Thanked 159 Times in 87 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Tcoat Thanks for the info. Purchased that sanding pen + some touch up pens from automotivetouchup. I also picked up some Bondo 907 for the dent/chip in the hood. I probably wont use it unless it left a gash. Going to save this project for next weekend, I will post results once its finished. Got it all for under $100 too.

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Whatabouteggs [Citation Needed] Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: 2014 WR Blue Subaru BRZ Premium Location: DFW Posts: 114 Thanks: 40 Thanked 45 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got one of those color matched felt tipped pens. If you don't drive from the dealership directly to a place to get a clear bra the paint is pretty much screwed. Best to just accept it.

02-08-2015, 12:02 AM	#13
Chanpion Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Satin Location: Alberta Posts: 162 Thanks: 25 Thanked 60 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's all about technique too. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6xi3xmeO6C4"]Paint Chip Touch-up -- /DRIVE CLEAN - YouTube[/ame] Watch this video, he has so much attention to detail.

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Turbo95eg6 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ SWP LTD Location: The 503 Posts: 2,174 Thanks: 331 Thanked 2,266 Times in 858 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	I'd personally go with Langka. Dr. Colorchips's paint doesn't match as well as the factory touch up paint.

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