i went to raceway park to enter in the bf goodridge tough asphault on my way ther some *** in a truck floored it and kicked up 3 rocks. It chipped teh paint and the primer i have to get the door repainted on tuesday.400.00 of damage.

 

I would just save yourself the hassle and use the 3.99 touch-up kits Trussville offers. Keeps the insurance down if you claimed it too.

 

but my body shop said it will be very noticble and the car is only 3 weeks old so im working to pay off the bill. Also there is no way i put it through my insurance. i live in nj im on my moms insurance and i pay 4000.00 a year with no points or accidents.so something this small its cheaper to pay for it out of pocket than go through insurance.

 

I wouldn't use the touch up either. Post pics before and after if you can, I want to know who is going to match your paint

 

ecplsO , I have been meaning to ask you whats the GENERAL JEW???

 

I would try the touch up first! By the way, I am a south jersey boy myself, some folks would call me a "piney". And our insurance rates sure do SUCK!! Everyone should be happy if they do not drive here!!

 

ARRRGGGHHH! Rock Chips!

I can safely admit I suck at painting...fences...houses...no problem. Can't do CARS! But, I got my first rock chip today! So, does anyone have any tips on how to make it look semi professional with going to professionals? Anything would be very, very helpful.

Thanks!

 

Beacuse im a jew i make fun of my religion joking around with friends ect ect so they call me general its nothing racial it cant be beacuse u cant be racial to what u r.

ps. sorry if it offends anyone.

 

did you fix your car yet

 

get some touch up paint from dealer and apply with a toothpick

 

its getting repaared on wed. A little off topic im pissed i just got back from mcdonalds whoo whoo past 3:00 am they serve breakfest my cheack engine light just came on. damm this sucks.

 

S while ago, someone posted detailed instructions for the technique mikeb mentioned. You might try searching the forum for "touch-up" and "toothpick".

 

Here the post they were talking about.

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7980


Magic8

 

Thanks for the info and the link! This will go a long way! I'm convinced to get the 3M adhevsive to protect the paint!

 

I got some rock chips too
I'm thinking 3m also

 

my check engine light came on about 3 weeks ago. Dont worry too much it may be something simple. It probably just needs to be reset

 

eclpsO Thanks for your explanation re:General jew , i have cancelled the proposed visit id arranged for you and your rx8 from the mossad (ha ha ha ha )

 

I'm pulling the trigger....got my appointment for tomorrow to have Xpel put on the hood! I'm a lousy painter! I think a very very fine brush would work better.....toothpick didn't seem to take very well. Will try again...

 

post after pics please

 

Had to cancel my appoint today to get the Xpel on. Can you believe work has to come first?!!?

I will post pics of the process and after photos next week.