Minor paint repair

micmitch · 11-23-2019, 12:39 PM

I must have had a rock hit the hood. Although there is no dent, it did knock a chunk of paint off.

I'd like the repair to look as good as possible as it's in a very visible place.

What do you recommend? Is touch up paint easy to get right?

Or should I have a pro do it?

The car is Arctic Grey.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions / recommendations

Paladin1 · 11-26-2019, 12:58 PM

DIY touch-up is never going to look as good as a shop job. Ever. But it's a lot cheaper.

randybobandy · 11-26-2019, 01:57 PM

Ah yes, the old chiperoo! I noticed BMW paint seems less forgiving than previous vehicles I've owned (Ford, Volvo, Toyota). So when I had some chips on my X5, in Dark Graphite Metallic, I was worried. I went this the Dr. ColorChip touch up and can't even tell there was a chip. If you take your time, and build it up, you'll get even better results. Would recommend is 10/10 times...I am no pro detailer either, so that speaks for itself.

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micmitch Private 35 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2025 X5, 2018 Accord Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (0)	Minor paint repair - shop or DIY? I must have had a rock hit the hood. Although there is no dent, it did knock a chunk of paint off. I'd like the repair to look as good as possible as it's in a very visible place. What do you recommend? Is touch up paint easy to get right? Or should I have a pro do it? The car is Arctic Grey. Thanks in advance for any suggestions / recommendations
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Paladin1 Brigadier General 6361 Rep 4,830 Posts Drives: 2022 iX xDrive50, DGM Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midwest iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 iX xDrive M60 [0.00] 2022 iX xDrive50 [9.00]	DIY touch-up is never going to look as good as a shop job. Ever. But it's a lot cheaper.
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randybobandy Rick James 314 Rep 784 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Ah yes, the old chiperoo! I noticed BMW paint seems less forgiving than previous vehicles I've owned (Ford, Volvo, Toyota). So when I had some chips on my X5, in Dark Graphite Metallic, I was worried. I went this the Dr. ColorChip touch up and can't even tell there was a chip. If you take your time, and build it up, you'll get even better results. Would recommend is 10/10 times...I am no pro detailer either, so that speaks for itself.
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