[leetzemeng]

Just discovered this after doing the weekend car wash.

It looks like a chip that's not too bad, I don't see any metal exposed just paint.

I watched some YouTube videos on https://www.drcolorchip.com/

It looks like that may work to fill, thoughts anyone or recommendations?

Thanks!

[bmtespar]

You want to repair your key?

[CP911]

I think he's referring to that small dimple to the right of his key fob. My Volvo owner's manual actually told me how to repair minor stone chips. Thought it would be helpful to post here:

Touching up paintwork

Paint damage requires immediate attention to
avoid rusting. Make it a habit to check the finish
regularly, for instance washing the vehicle.
Touch-up if necessary.
Paint repairs require special equipment and
skill. Contact your Volvo retailer for any extensive damage.
Minor scratches can be repaired by using
Volvo touch-up paint.
Color code
Make sure you have the right color. The color
code number is stated on the model plate.
Minor stone chips and scratches
Material:
• Primer – can
• Paint – touch-up pen
• Brush
• Masking tape
If the stone chip has not gone down to the bare
metal and an undamaged color coat remains,
you can add paint immediately after removing
dirt.
NOTE
When touching up the vehicle, it should be
clean and dry. The surface temperature
should be above 60 °F (15 °C).
Minor scratches on the surface
If the stone chip has not penetrated down to
the metal and an undamaged layer of paint
remains, the touch-up paint can be applied as
soon as the spot has been cleaned.
Repairing stone chips
1. Place a strip of masking tape over the damaged surface. Pull the tape off so that any
loose flakes of paint adhere to it.
2. Thoroughly mix the primer and apply it with
a small brush.
3. When the primer surface is dry, the paint
can be applied using a brush. Mix the paint
thoroughly; apply several thin paint coats
and let dry after each application.
4. If there is a longer scratch, you may want
to protect surrounding paint by masking it
off
5. After a few days, polish the touched-up
areas. Use a soft rag and a small amount
of polish.

[bmtespar]

oh. I see now. I’ve used dr colorchip for years and does a great job of filling these types of chips. It doesn’t look to be dented to me but just a chip out of the paint. The dr. Colorchip Kit will allow you to fill that hole with paint (tip: leave it a little higher than the pain surface), then you let it sit a few minutes and go back over it with their chemical and remove the excess paint. It takes some practice but you can get it where only the paint in the chip remains and you don’t have a blob of paint sitting on top of your finished surface. If it is actually dented, have it popped before you fill the chip otherwise flexing the paint will most likely pop out your repair paint.

[leetzemeng]

Thanks CP911 Yeah I need to get on it asap.
I was planning on getting a quote from the dealer too. I've also heard of a touch up pen, but there is a dent and I'd like to smooth that out best as I can too. Rust is the main thing I'm trying to stay a head off.

Masking tape to pull out the debris is a really good idea too

Key FOB was for size measurement of the chip

[leetzemeng]

I found this other thread on Dr Color Chip and Also touch up paint sticks(which I am not sure how to use) : https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1200916

[CP911]

No prob, leetzemeng! Where exactly is this rock chip located on the car? Obviously, if it's the front bumper, you don't need to worry about rust since it's plastic.

[leetzemeng]

It's at the back panel just behind the passenger door.

I'm thinking of giving Dr Colorchip a try given I don't have any metal exposed so far, if I get on this quick.

Was worried about the color match, but have an idea, I'll apply the color to the inside of the trunk or the door jamm area where the Alpine White color is not exposed, if it dries and matches, I can proceed.

[leetzemeng]

Thank you bmtespar I'm going to try to locate the color number next, if you have any tips on that that'll be great! Alpine White which is what I have has a few variants.

[CP911]

Originally Posted by leetzemeng

Thank you bmtespar I'm going to try to locate the color number next, if you have any tips on that that'll be great! Alpine White which is what I have has a few variants.

Should be a 3-letter paint color code on the driver's side door placard. Used to be somewhere under the hood on older BMWs, but now I'm almost positive it's there on the door placard.

[morphomeman]

OP: do not take the car to the dealer. Take it to a body shop you trust. They will do it for less than half of what a dealer will want. In any case, the dealer is likely to just take it to a body shop.
This is not a mechanical problem, where some specialized BMW knowledge may be required.
But first try the DIY methods suggested in the thread.
Me, I would ignore it. Shit happens and the voodoo of this small dent may drive away bigger shit. It's a car!

[bmtespar]

Originally Posted by CP911

Should be a 3-letter paint color code on the driver's side door placard. Used to be somewhere under the hood on older BMWs, but now I'm almost positive it's there on the door placard.

Cp911 is correct. It is a 3 digit code located on the driver side door next to your vin. When you go to Dr colorchip.com you’ll be able to look up the car on their vehicle search and use that code to confirm it is the same. I had an Alpine white touch up kit from them as well as a mineral white kit and the alpine white does a great job of blending with the factory paint. You’ll want to use the paint brush or squeegee in the kit to drag the paint into the chip. I personally prefer the paint brush.

[dradernh]

Originally Posted by leetzemeng

Alpine White which is what I have has a few variants.

My white Tundra had seven variations when I last had it in a body shop back in 2013. It probably has more by now. I watched while the owner went through the chips to see which one most closely matched the white of my then six-year old truck.

[leetzemeng]

Received the kit a few days ago. The color I choose was 300(I selected under M2) and it's a perfect match. I have a 2019 M240i Alpine White.

I've applied the color paint a few times as the dimple needs to be filled. I don't think I'll ever get a smooth blended in finish unless I some how sand it down, but the depth has definitely filled out noticeably. From a far you can't tell there was a chip, only from an angle when the reflection hits the chip.

I think this is good enough for me, I'll try to get a picture soon, as my camera isn't good enough to show the scratch, have an iPhone SE the camera is pretty sucky.

[bmtespar]

Congrats on your match and using the kit. Use the chemical and very lightly brush across the filled area. You can knock down the high area til you have an almost perfect fill.

[AndDown]

Use an eyeglass cleaning cloth you will not need anymore, wrap it tight around a credit card (expired of course), curve bend the card with the cloth like a gentle “C”. Put a couple drops of the buffing chemical that came with your kit onto the cloth and gently rub the overfilled chip area. I use the Langka paint chip kit which uses this technique and it does a nice job buffing down the high spot. (Langka.com)

[leetzemeng]

Oh the CC makes sense, I'll try a combination of both. TY!

[gtenedio]

whats the concern with covering up a chip down to the metal?

i have 3 new nasty ones on my roof for dropping my bike on it last week while mounting it.

large chips and down to the metal

[overcoil]

Originally Posted by gtenedio

whats the concern with covering up a chip down to the metal?

i have 3 new nasty ones on my roof for dropping my bike on it last week while mounting it.

large chips and down to the metal

paint protects the bare steel from corrosion.