Anoying paint chips
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Joined: Nov 2010
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From: VT
Anoying paint chips
I have 2000 miles on my 2011 black GT. I have sustained two paint chips in the last week, one on the front fender and one on the hood. Not sure if this is bad luck, but it seems like everytime I drive my car I get a chip. Drove a F-150 for years and never had this problem. Maybe it because the car sits so low, or my paint is made of peanut brittle.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,259
From: Acworth, GA
I have 2000 miles on my 2011 black GT. I have sustained two paint chips in the last week, one on the front fender and one on the hood. Not sure if this is bad luck, but it seems like everytime I drive my car I get a chip. Drove a F-150 for years and never had this problem. Maybe it because the car sits so low, or my paint is made of peanut brittle.
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 13,373
From: Orlando FL
Well, the lower you are the more exposed you get.
Eventually everything will come down...
Also, all it takes sometimes, is being stuck behind a dump truck.
Avoid those at all costs, or make sure there's a Prius in between.
Eventually everything will come down...
Also, all it takes sometimes, is being stuck behind a dump truck.
Avoid those at all costs, or make sure there's a Prius in between.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,846
From: Illinois
It's sad but the way it goes. I just try my best to avoid the obviously bad chipping situations and other than that, all you can do is hope.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 142
From: PA
It's called patina and will happen if you drive and enjoy your car. Every couple of months I use Dr Colorchip on my car and it covers the rash nicely. I have a Dark Highland Green Bullitt so it comes close to black.
Just have fun and stand back 5 ft. or so when you admire the car.
Just have fun and stand back 5 ft. or so when you admire the car.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 12,259
From: Acworth, GA
I made the mistake about a month ago being a good citizen and letting one in front of me on a longgg exit ramp. What a mistake that was, I couldn't seem to avoid chit that was coming off that truck no matter how far back I was! Thankfully it didn't chip much if anything at all.
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 879
From: Illinois
It's a car and it's just going to happen plain and simple. I think my car at just a glance looks immaculate, it's garage kept and I clean it thoughly once sometimes twice a month. Well while doing that it seems everytime I find a new blemish on my car, it's just something you have to deal with.
Last edited by REDBOSS1; May 22, 2011 at 09:44 AM.
