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Offline TheMoggy

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Stone chip after 4 days...
« on: 13 October 2013, 19:03 »
...I'm gutted!!

The chip is right next to VW badge on the bonnet

It's tornado red...should I leave it or try and touch it up? .

I know they are inevitable but it's just annoying it's happened after 4 days.

If touch-up should I do it myself or will VW garage be best...advice please :)
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Jules Winfield

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #1 on: 13 October 2013, 19:12 »
Your dealer may have a "smart repair" person who could fix it.  Alternatively you could try your (hit and miss) local Chips Away type place.

Offline p3asa

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #2 on: 13 October 2013, 19:31 »
You could get it fixed from a smart repairer but inevitably will get another one not long after so you would need to draw the line somewhere.
Personally I'd just touch it up.

My Golf looked as if it had been shot blasted at the front after 3years of ownership but then I wouldn't be that mindful of keeping a good distance between the car in front.

I made a conscious effort with this car to keep a good distance away from the car in front and have only had 2 in a year. The biggest problem now is cars cutting in in front of me because of the gap I've left, so its trying to balance the car in front with not having a big enough gap that invites all and sundry in  :laugh:
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Offline TheMoggy

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #3 on: 13 October 2013, 19:41 »
Where do I buy touch up paint...VW or online from a reputable company?

Does anyone know what the colour code is?

http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_219256_langId_-1_categoryId_165580
« Last Edit: 13 October 2013, 19:45 by TheMoggy »
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Offline p3asa

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #4 on: 13 October 2013, 19:55 »
I'm sure the VW paint code is under the boot carpet on a label. As in the links below

Although I also thought it was on the door frame but obviously not.

http://www.paintcode.co.uk/vw-paint-codes-1033-0.html

http://www.carpaintwizard.co.uk/volkswagen_touch_up_paint.html

I would just get it from the dealer.
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Offline Rhyso

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #5 on: 13 October 2013, 21:47 »
Your dealer may have a "smart repair" person who could fix it.  Alternatively you could try your (hit and miss) local Chips Away type place.

Who probably does the repairs for VW  :whistle: :lipsrsealed:

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #6 on: 14 October 2013, 07:53 »
I have a tiny chip on the top of my wing, above the blade looking badge. Amazed how thin the top coat is on Tornado Red, on my wings at least. VW weight reductions?  :grin: There has to be 5Kg of paint less than was on my Scirocco at that thickness!
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Offline Jimble

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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #8 on: 14 October 2013, 10:06 »
Get yourself a nice bonnet bra :)

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-7-MK7-BONNET-BRA-STONEGUARD-PROTECTOR-/271218221876

Those things should be banned!! They do so much damage to your paint. :angry:
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Re: Stone chip after 4 days...
« Reply #9 on: 14 October 2013, 14:18 »

Those things should be banned!! They do so much damage to your paint. :angry:

Especially the cheap ebay ones!