Stone chips

[spokegg]

My 2000 Boxster S is getting shot to bits, stone chips all over the nose and bonnet. Whats the best approach?
I'm crying here.

[steved0x]

What color is it? I have an ocean blue 2000S and the hood is covered with white dots from all the chips. I have ordered the Dr ColorChip but haven't gotten a chance to apply it yet. If it works I am not sure what preventative measures I can take, maybe a clear bra type of protector? In my case the chips cover the whole hood so it would have to be a really big protector...

[BoxsterSteve]

My Arctic Silver Boxster had a few nasty chips, and I went with the Langka system. I've heard that it provided best results on dark paintwork, but decided to give it a try anyway.
Their "blob eliminator" is the part that does the magic, and it took a couple of tries to master the touch to get a good result. The only problem with using too much pressure or speed is the entire touch-up gets pulled out of the chip, and you get to do it again.
I really have to look for the spots I fixed; they blend in that well.
The results aren't perfect, but the car certainly looks a whole lot better now.
Worth the price of admission?
Absolutely.

[spokegg]

Mine is Arctic Silver too. Funny tho', the chips all seem to be recent. I'm sure I didn't have it as bad a year ago….
I haven't seen one of those hood protector 'bra' type covers since the 70's…. My hood is covered too so you'd have to cover the whole thing!!
Anyone out there got other products?
I'll try the Langka system...

[jb92563]

Car wraps are also a good option.

Cheaper than a repaint, better looking than a bra.


http://boundarygraphics.co.uk/paint-protection-film-wrap/

[kiyakubuke]

the '01 I just bought had a clear protector in the nose, side mirrors and about 1/3 up the bonnet. I noticed 1 chip on the passenger side mirror that was hard enough to make it though the clear cover, but other than that the only chips are on no-protected areas, so guessing the protection did it's job pretty well.

[dbear61]

Originally Posted by kiyakubuke

the '01 I just bought had a clear protector in the nose, side mirrors and about 1/3 up the bonnet. I noticed 1 chip on the passenger side mirror that was hard enough to make it though the clear cover, but other than that the only chips are on no-protected areas, so guessing the protection did it's job pretty well.

It's great that you don't have chips all over your front bumper and hood, but that doesn't really help solve spoke's problem. Kinda feels like you're doing a :dance:.

I've got some chips, too, and look forward to seeing solutions posted here.

DBear