stone chip repairs

**carlton** · 11th February 2008, 19:22

Hi all, got blasted by a large stone from a lorry, which has dinged my roof at the front.

No dent but done the paint through to the metal....

anyone any advice on the best way to deal with it?

I have got my vx repair paints but was wondering if there were any other better options for a home repair.

regards

**Vid** · 11th February 2008, 19:24

Chips away tend to be popular with a lot, search for them on the internet, they usually have someone local who will come and repair it where you want as opposed to taking it to them!

**DesignforLife** · 11th February 2008, 19:36

If you are brave and average at DIY - see link below to Detailing World. Look in the How To forums or just run a search under chips.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/

They have comprehensive guides and advice on how to do diy repairs on chips and minor scratches.

Beware though - its not for the novice and as above I would pay Chips Away/ similar - I cocked up my old signum's bonnet - meaning a respray!

Matt

**carlton** · 11th February 2008, 19:38

cheers chaps, it is not very big, will see at the weekend how it looks, might be lucky, glad it wasn't the screen as it would have been a biggie i think

**Gr4eme** · 11th February 2008, 20:48

Some guys on here swear by chips away but when i got em out they wanted £120 to touch up half inch square area on my bumper. Done a touch up for now.

**VEC-MAN** · 11th February 2008, 21:25

Originally Posted by Gr4eme

Some guys on here swear by chips away but when i got em out they wanted £120 to touch up half inch square area on my bumper. Done a touch up for now.

from when i`ve had work done with chips away,
1, i`ve had a good result very pleased.
2nd time not too happy with colour match.
3 , i think price is a bit steep some times.
they quoted me £49.00 + vat for a scratched wheel. and you can have a full refurb from£70.00 ish.