Nasty chip in my paint!

semtex · 02-04-2009, 10:46 AM

So, after investing $600 in a clear bra to cover my front bumper, the front of my hood and fender, what happens? I get nailed by who knows what in the driver's side door, and it went all the way down to the aluminum! Other than sharing my frustration with the rest of you (see pics below), I have a question. Has anyone tried 'Dr. Color Chip"? They have ads in the back of all the major car mags, and I checked out their website. I placed an order for their kit last night and should have it by Friday. But I'm wondering if anyone has any experience with their product?

Dr. ColorChip fool-proof auto touch up paint kit for chip repair on your car- BMW,Porsche,Ford,Honda,Mercedes,Lexus,Toyota...mos t color codes

SoCal 370Z · 02-04-2009, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Has anyone tried 'Dr. Color Chip"?

You'll be very happy with Dr. Color Chip; it's a favorite among the Porsche crowd.

Can you further clarify where exactly you received the chip as I am going in today for a clear bra and I might want to add the area where you were hit, thanks?

semtex · 02-04-2009, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

You'll be very happy with Dr. Color Chip; it's a favorite among the Porsche crowd.

Can you further clarify where exactly you received the chip as I am going in today for a clear bra and I might want to add the area where you were hit, thanks?

Right underneath the driver's side mirror. Not where one would typically put a ClearBra. Glad to hear the positive on Dr. Color Chip though. Thanks!

MaximumPwr · 02-04-2009, 11:02 AM

Sorry to hear about this. I've been waiting for my first rock chip. I know it will happen sooner or later.

SoCal 370Z · 02-04-2009, 11:16 AM

Preparation is everything with these kits, and you must completely remove any wax residue (I would wax the chip to prevent oxidization from occurring until you receive your kit) and prep the chip. Take rubbing alcohol or any other paint prep cleaner, and clean the area whereby you get the proper adhesion. If you do not prep the chip then you will not get the results they advertise as the paint will keep coming off as you try to blend it.

ssqpolo · 02-04-2009, 11:21 AM

I used it when someone keyed my other Z...works like magic. but like SoCal said...prep is everything. I cleaned the hell out of the area. There are instructions on the box, so dont worry.

semtex · 02-04-2009, 11:29 AM

^^Thanks for the tips, guys!

TerribleONE · 02-04-2009, 03:33 PM

damn.. sorry to see that.. sounds like this paint is just as soft as the G37s...

dad · 02-04-2009, 04:52 PM

Sorry to hear that, it sucks. You could clear bra a whole car, but still something, somewhere is going to happen.

fillyv · 02-04-2009, 05:02 PM

You may have trouble matching the color Im sorry to say. Its a tri-stage. Tri-stage means there is two different color base coats then clear. Instead of one color base then clear. Mixing touch up paint is nearly impossible for tri-stages. It will be interesting to see if they have something for you. Hope so. Good luck

COR photog · 02-04-2009, 05:25 PM

I am sorry to hear that

TheManTheMyth · 02-04-2009, 06:02 PM

ouch that hurts to look at ...sorry to see that dude

DIGItonium · 02-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Yikes! This is one of the reasons why I'm so patient to pick up my car. There's gravel everywhere! My current Z is slipping and sliding from roadways filled with gravel from the snow/ice storms. It hasn't rained, so none of this stuff is going away. To make matters worse, it gets really windy here. On both days I went to look at the Z, winds started gusting 40+ MPH, and both 370Zs on the lot were getting sandblasted.

speedworks · 02-23-2009, 09:55 AM

So, what were the results of the Dr Colorchip? It looks good on their website, but as we all want to know, does it really work in 'real' life. Pics of the touchup?

semtex · 02-23-2009, 03:05 PM

Sorry for letting the ball drop on the follow-up on this one. Overall I'm quite happy with the results of Dr. Colorchip. It's not going to fill in a chip that deep perfectly (it went past the primer all the way down the the aluminum), but color-wise, it's a match and you really have to look for the spot in order to see it now. If you don't know it's there, chances are you won't notice it.

So to recap, here's what it looked like in the beginning:

And here's what it looks like now:

And keep in mind that the chip actually looks more noticeable in these pics than normal because of the flash. Under normal light, it's barely noticeable.

02-04-2009, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	^^Thanks for the tips, guys! __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

02-04-2009, 04:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
dad Grand Prix of Endurance Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3,476 Drives: Mulsanne Straight Rep Power: 25	Sorry to hear that, it sucks. You could clear bra a whole car, but still something, somewhere is going to happen. __________________ We can do without any article of luxury we have never had; but once obtained, it is not in human nature to surrender it voluntary.

02-04-2009, 05:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
fillyv Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Glarus, Wi Posts: 53 Drives: 2004 350Z Track Rep Power: 16	You may have trouble matching the color Im sorry to say. Its a tri-stage. Tri-stage means there is two different color base coats then clear. Instead of one color base then clear. Mixing touch up paint is nearly impossible for tri-stages. It will be interesting to see if they have something for you. Hope so. Good luck Last edited by fillyv; 02-04-2009 at 05:08 PM.

02-23-2009, 03:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	Sorry for letting the ball drop on the follow-up on this one. Overall I'm quite happy with the results of Dr. Colorchip. It's not going to fill in a chip that deep perfectly (it went past the primer all the way down the the aluminum), but color-wise, it's a match and you really have to look for the spot in order to see it now. If you don't know it's there, chances are you won't notice it. So to recap, here's what it looked like in the beginning: And here's what it looks like now: And keep in mind that the chip actually looks more noticeable in these pics than normal because of the flash. Under normal light, it's barely noticeable. __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

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02-04-2009, 11:02 AM	#4 (permalink)
MaximumPwr Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 78 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Sorry to hear about this. I've been waiting for my first rock chip. I know it will happen sooner or later.

02-04-2009, 11:16 AM	#5 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 33	Preparation is everything with these kits, and you must completely remove any wax residue (I would wax the chip to prevent oxidization from occurring until you receive your kit) and prep the chip. Take rubbing alcohol or any other paint prep cleaner, and clean the area whereby you get the proper adhesion. If you do not prep the chip then you will not get the results they advertise as the paint will keep coming off as you try to blend it.

02-04-2009, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
ssqpolo Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 882 Drives: '12 Black Nismo Rep Power: 267	I used it when someone keyed my other Z...works like magic. but like SoCal said...prep is everything. I cleaned the hell out of the area. There are instructions on the box, so dont worry.

02-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#8 (permalink)
TerribleONE A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 10,203 Drives: WOT Rep Power: 5850	damn.. sorry to see that.. sounds like this paint is just as soft as the G37s...

02-04-2009, 05:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
COR photog Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 99 Drives: M3 Rep Power: 16	I am sorry to hear that

02-04-2009, 06:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheManTheMyth Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 113 Drives: 05 Mazda 6 Rep Power: 280	ouch that hurts to look at ...sorry to see that dude

02-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 42	Yikes! This is one of the reasons why I'm so patient to pick up my car. There's gravel everywhere! My current Z is slipping and sliding from roadways filled with gravel from the snow/ice storms. It hasn't rained, so none of this stuff is going away. To make matters worse, it gets really windy here. On both days I went to look at the Z, winds started gusting 40+ MPH, and both 370Zs on the lot were getting sandblasted.

02-23-2009, 09:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
speedworks Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 550 Drives: PW purchased 01/09 Rep Power: 17	So, what were the results of the Dr Colorchip? It looks good on their website, but as we all want to know, does it really work in 'real' life. Pics of the touchup?