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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: Peeair on 17 April 2014, 21:42

Title: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Peeair on 17 April 2014, 21:42
Good evening everybody!

After travelling on the M1 for a few hours on Monday I noticed this fresh stone chip on my return! :cry:

I've got a few more peppering the front bumper that I can live with but this one is pretty nasty and needs sorting.
So, I'm looking for advice on how to fix it. Would this be something that my VW dealer could sort out or would it be better to get the repair carried out by a company such as 'ChipsAway'?

(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t225/peeair79/IMG_2286_zps10e14a1f.jpg) (http://s161.photobucket.com/user/peeair79/media/IMG_2286_zps10e14a1f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: falconmick on 17 April 2014, 21:52
Chips Away, Sprint Finish etc, I use these guys for minor repairs, much cheaper than a bodyshop and have always done a top job.
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 17 April 2014, 21:52
Ouch! That's nasty! I'd get ya dealer to look at and while the bumpers off get it wrapped in clear 3m if you are doing high miles or if you think this is likely to happen again.

Where are you based?
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Peeair on 17 April 2014, 21:56
Ouch! That's nasty! I'd get ya dealer to look at and while the bumpers off get it wrapped in clear 3m if you are doing high miles or if you think this is likely to happen again.

Where are you based?


I'm based near Derby.
Do you think this would be one for VW to take a look at?
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 17 April 2014, 22:01
If ya near derby then take it straight to chartwells on pride park. I'm in swad and wouldn't take my car anywhere else!
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Peeair on 17 April 2014, 22:05
If ya near derby then take it straight to chartwells on pride park. I'm in swad and wouldn't take my car anywhere else!

They look pretty decent looking at their website. What are they like on pricing?
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 18 April 2014, 16:14
If ya near derby then take it straight to chartwells on pride park. I'm in swad and wouldn't take my car anywhere else!

They look pretty decent looking at their website. What are they like on pricing?

Little bit pricey, but you get what you pay for! Seriously I wouldn't use anyone else.
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Saha on 21 April 2014, 15:34
 i would recommend car cosmetics on the west meadows estate they do all stratstones bmw cars that chartwell use to do they repaired my daughters mini bonnet best repair i have seen.Thanks.
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: Peeair on 22 April 2014, 13:40
Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll take a look at these and let you know how I get on!
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: virginVWman on 24 April 2014, 16:33
Two chips on the bonnet that have appeared from absolute nowhere. Very noticeable with the car being black and to make it worse noticed a fair few swirl marks. What happens when you go with black I suppose. Unsure if I just take it to a detailer who will do everything or get someone to repair the chips and get it properly detailed in the summer.  Hmmmmm
Title: Re: Stone chip advice needed!
Post by: p3asa on 25 April 2014, 09:29
The thing is, you'll get the 2 you've noticed sorted then another 2 will appear!!

Stone chips are never ending.