hood paint chips
holy crap, my 2001 A6 never got so many paint chips on the front of the hood like my new 2012 A7,after only a few months its already riddled. Did they switch to thinner paint or something? Gosh.
So now that the front of my hood looks like the dark side of the moon, what do you guys recommend for repairing the paint and should I get a clear bra? I didn't want the clear bra because I hate the way they look and I never had a problem with my previous Audi, but this one just seems to have really crappy paint, it comes off like its nothing. |
It might the aluminum hood or it might be soft paint. Clips have been a problem. I'm planning on having the entire front covered in the clear protection film ASAP after taking possession.
Get the chips professionally fixed and have the nose covered. |
Originally Posted by tenspeed
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Get the chips professionally fixed and have the nose covered.
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Dewdman - Not sure by what you mean about not liking the way the clear films look unless you only get half the hood done, which is how a lot of people have it done. You can't tell on mine unless you know it's on there and feel the edges along the hood and fenders. I had my guy cover the entire front clip - bumper, full hood, and full front fenders, plus the two mirrors. I also had him put film on the top of the rear bumper so if anything slips lifting it out the back I won't damage the paint. It's all in the person you have installing it too.
I didn't do it on the Z06 and it looked like crap after the first year. Bit the bullet and had the front end resprayed and then the film went on a week later. Good luck with yours!! |
Originally Posted by bmcds4
(Post 24398517)
Dewdman - Not sure by what you mean about not liking the way the clear films look unless you only get half the hood done, which is how a lot of people have it done.
You can't tell on mine unless you know it's on there and feel the edges along the hood and fenders. I had my guy cover the entire front clip - bumper, full hood, and full front fenders, plus the two mirrors. I also had him put film on the top of the rear bumper so if anything slips lifting it out the back I won't damage the paint. It's all in the person you have installing it too. |
Dewd: http://drcolorchip.com/
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I hear ya. Our '11 car chips badly, our '06 car doesn't really chip at all. Massive difference.
The Dr Colorchip is a decent product. I purchased it a couple weeks ago. |
Originally Posted by uberwgn
(Post 24398567)
I hear ya. Our '11 car chips badly, our '06 car doesn't really chip at all. Massive difference.
The Dr Colorchip is a decent product. I purchased it a couple weeks ago. |
Originally Posted by dewdman42
(Post 24398576)
But I'm not sure which pro I should go see. Body shop? Audi Dealer? Who installs those plastic films?
My local Audi dealer sends paint protection jobs down the street to a tint shop. It's not the highest rated shop in town. I'll probably go with the guy that does the better job rather than the highest rated film. |
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