Road Rash Repair

[cayman981]

Hey all,

I have some road rash on my front bumper and hood. The hood was marvelously fixed with Dr Colorchip (other than two chips that nicked the clearcoat).

The bumper however, although you can really "see" the road rash anymore, you can feel the unevenness.

I'm wondering, are there any "mobile" detailers or shops out there that can buff out and polish the "rough to the touch" road rash? The color is all matched and covered with Dr. Colorchip, I guess I just want a smoother surface. Thinking some clearcoat and a good buff will even things out for me, and I would prefer to have someone do it for me in my garage.

Any leads?

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[Mook]

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[Gav'sPurpleZ]

pictures of the "damage ?"

 

[cayman981]

pictures of the "damage ?"

I'll try to take some different pictures in different lighting. Because of the finish of the car, it's really hard to tell on a camera. If you look in person, you can definitely tell however due to the differences in depth.

I could keep applying additional coats of Dr Colorchip but it's exhausting to do.

Basically what I'm trying to do is get the bumper smooth enough to the point that I can apply clearwrap. I know I can just get the bumper repainted, but I want to maintain OEM paint.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

is the area where you applied the Dr colorchip lower than the rest of the paint ?

can you explain what you are referencing as "road rash ?"

either way pictures would help if you can capture something. Are you looking to avoid wetsanding ?

 

[tinosc281]

Hey all,

I have some road rash on my front bumper and hood. The hood was marvelously fixed with Dr Colorchip (other than two chips that nicked the clearcoat).

The bumper however, although you can really "see" the road rash anymore, you can feel the unevenness.

I'm wondering, are there any "mobile" detailers or shops out there that can buff out and polish the "rough to the touch" road rash? The color is all matched and covered with Dr. Colorchip, I guess I just want a smoother surface. Thinking some clearcoat and a good buff will even things out for me, and I would prefer to have someone do it for me in my garage.

Any leads?

call CARNICA.they are in desplaines on oakton just west of river road.or take the car there.they do lot's of touch up work for dealers.seen them at porsche and audi exchange in highland park.

 

[Understated Detailing]

Pictures would help but from what I think you're describing it sounds like some of the actual bumper plastic is gouged. If so buffing wouldn't really help level it. It would have to be filled and repainted. But again get us some pics. I'm not a fan of Carnica as it never really looks that good. I guess it depends who does it but when I worked for BMW they're work used to make me squirm when I saw the "finished" product.

 

[cayman981]

Finally found some good lighting to take pictures!

There's very minimal (if any) gouging. It's really just road rash. Small bits of chipped paint and/or clear coat.

You can't see them at all indoors.

http://imgur.com/phjB85Z

I got these on the bumper, a bit on the hood and by the rear wheels. Repainting is not an option as I'd like to keep oem paint.

If any of you all are Doctor Colorchip experts, let me know and we can work something out as I'm sure others can do a much better job than me!

I'm guessing then detailing won't help with these? Any other suggestions?

Putting a clear film on it would come out horrendously I'm guessing with all of the chips already?

 

[sickmint79]

dr colorchip is great.

 

[Gav'sPurpleZ]

Rock chips ? Yeah...not much a buff will do but fill them with polished and or wax

 

[cayman981]

I see, thanks for the replies so far.

So what are my options? Anyone know of any mobile paint chip/road rash repair places or shops that handle road rash (without repaint?)

Or are any of you very handy with Dr Colorchip and want to earn some extra $$ on the side?