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T Bone · 06-08-2008, 08:56 PM

My M6 has a couple of stone chips and scratches on the carbon roof.....what is the best way to fix?

I imagine the M3s will face the same issues.

Cheers!

dawgdog · 06-08-2008, 09:00 PM

The scratche could just be polished out, but I'm not sure about chips. It is amazing how rock chips get everywhere. I have considered a clear bra but it would need to envelop the car.

nd54 · 06-08-2008, 10:33 PM

I think I will get a clear bra put on the roof, I'm assuming chips on the carbon are much harder to fix than on paint. Ask your dealer and see what they recommend. Maybe the clear coat over the carbon can be touched up?

Davinhci · 06-08-2008, 10:35 PM

Sorry that sucks, you have any pics of it?

Epacy · 06-08-2008, 11:10 PM

I have noticed one spot where there is a rock chip on the roof. It's pretty small though.

T Bone · 06-08-2008, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Davinhci

Sorry that sucks, you have any pics of it?

I will try to take pics tomorrow.....

sayemthree · 06-09-2008, 12:59 AM

where are you getting the chips? is it near the front or all over. maybe I will clear bra the entire car....HAHAHAHHAAAA - its been done on more expensive cars.

my e46 M3 had a few rock chips on the roof. the good part is they are not as noticable as the hood.

Big Windy · 06-09-2008, 05:49 AM

that sucks...never really thought that would be an issue. i've never had a rock chip on my roof, but i guess that doesn't mean it can't and won't happen. hope you can touch it up.

T Bone · 06-09-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sayemthree

where are you getting the chips? is it near the front or all over. maybe I will clear bra the entire car....HAHAHAHHAAAA - its been done on more expensive cars.

my e46 M3 had a few rock chips on the roof. the good part is they are not as noticable as the hood.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big Windy

that sucks...never really thought that would be an issue. i've never had a rock chip on my roof, but i guess that doesn't mean it can't and won't happen. hope you can touch it up.

At the front edge....looks like stones hit it. Leaves a little dent and scratch.

Nothing major but irrating none-the-less

bmwprince4life · 06-09-2008, 05:39 PM

pics plz

T Bone · 06-09-2008, 06:28 PM

Here is a PIC, it was hard to focus....as you can see, it is small and annoying like a mosquito

Qship2 · 06-09-2008, 07:03 PM

Just keep in mind that a premium price cannot always be extracted from a premium kept car. It was not a fun thing to find out, but no scratches on the rims (winter and summer), no door dings, weekly details, garage kept, and neurotic maintenance schedules do not translate into a higher sale price. At least over here.

Keep it looking as pretty as possible for yourself, and yourself only. I am much more relaxed (but not lax) about my new M3 than my previous cars, after seeing my most recent car sit on the market and depreciate after chopping the price a couple of times. I would not mind keeping it, but in the end I only drive the M3 anymore.

bmwprince4life · 06-09-2008, 09:15 PM

yah my friends has that too on his custom hood. it just happens i guess

sayemthree · 06-09-2008, 11:13 PM

try to polish it - may help hide it.

its possible you could fill it with touch up clear coat, wet sand and polish - have done that with a few chips - works but takes time.

Eclipsis · 06-10-2008, 10:03 AM

Try using Optimum Polish to get it out. Keep in mind that the extremely thin clear coat on the CF roof might not have stopped the rocks from going down into the fiber. My suggestion would be to take it to a pro detailer that can assess the depth of the chips.

Leg · 06-24-2008, 04:13 AM

They wont polish out, the clearcote is too hard on the roof. Ive tried it on a chip on my roof with my Porter Cable and it had no effect. Sayemthree's suggestion is your only option.

Im just going to leave mine. As QShip says, it makes sod all difference come time to sell. I spent hours and hours keeping my previous car, a modified V6 TT, in better than showroom condition (and lots of cash) and it made sod all difference when I sold it. Now I dont have the time and you know what, with half the time and half the effort people still comment on how clean my car always is (helps with it being white and bright so the eye cannot focus on blemishes).

Socale92 · 07-07-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwprince4life

it just happens i guess

+1

06-08-2008, 08:56 PM	#1
T Bone Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals Posts: 4,011 iTrader: (0)	Stone chips on Carbon Roof - How to Fix? [One Pic] My M6 has a couple of stone chips and scratches on the carbon roof.....what is the best way to fix? I imagine the M3s will face the same issues. Cheers! __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari Last edited by T Bone; 06-09-2008 at 06:28 PM.

06-08-2008, 09:00 PM	#2
dawgdog Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 08 e92 M3 dct Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. Posts: 1,672 iTrader: (0)	The scratche could just be polished out, but I'm not sure about chips. It is amazing how rock chips get everywhere. I have considered a clear bra but it would need to envelop the car. __________________ AW on Fox Red Extended, Alum trim, ZPP, ZTP, DCT, 19" wheels, Heated front seats, HD radio, Sat radio, I-pod & usb, Premium sound, AP racing BBK, 18 Volk Racing TE 37s, H&R springs

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Davinhci Colonel Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,373 iTrader: (0) View Davinhci's Garage	Sorry that sucks, you have any pics of it? __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| Breyton GTS Race 19's \| APE Air Filter \| Premium \| Sports \| Cold Weather \| Premium Sound \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| H&R Spacers \| RPI Scoops

06-08-2008, 11:10 PM	#5
Epacy Reincarnated Drives: 02 Maxima SE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: IL Posts: 4,217 iTrader: (0) View Epacy's Garage	I have noticed one spot where there is a rock chip on the roof. It's pretty small though. __________________ Pearl Bliss

06-09-2008, 05:39 PM	#10
bmwprince4life Captain Drives: none Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: none Posts: 761 iTrader: (1)	pics plz __________________ none

06-08-2008, 10:33 PM	#3
nd54 Lieutenant Drives: RDSport RS 46 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 476 iTrader: (5)	I think I will get a clear bra put on the roof, I'm assuming chips on the carbon are much harder to fix than on paint. Ask your dealer and see what they recommend. Maybe the clear coat over the carbon can be touched up?

06-09-2008, 12:59 AM	#7
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	where are you getting the chips? is it near the front or all over. maybe I will clear bra the entire car....HAHAHAHHAAAA - its been done on more expensive cars. my e46 M3 had a few rock chips on the roof. the good part is they are not as noticable as the hood.

06-09-2008, 05:49 AM	#8
Big Windy Major General Drives: nothing at the moment Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,171 iTrader: (0) View Big Windy's Garage	that sucks...never really thought that would be an issue. i've never had a rock chip on my roof, but i guess that doesn't mean it can't and won't happen. hope you can touch it up.

06-09-2008, 06:28 PM	#11
T Bone Brigadier General Drives: 2008 335xi Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The land where we kill baby seals Posts: 4,011 iTrader: (0)	Here is a PIC, it was hard to focus....as you can see, it is small and annoying like a mosquito Attached Images __________________ "Aerodynamics are for people who cannot build engines"......Enzo Ferrari

06-09-2008, 07:03 PM	#12
Qship2 New Member Drives: 2008 M3 Coupé Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: x Posts: 21 iTrader: (0)	Just keep in mind that a premium price cannot always be extracted from a premium kept car. It was not a fun thing to find out, but no scratches on the rims (winter and summer), no door dings, weekly details, garage kept, and neurotic maintenance schedules do not translate into a higher sale price. At least over here. Keep it looking as pretty as possible for yourself, and yourself only. I am much more relaxed (but not lax) about my new M3 than my previous cars, after seeing my most recent car sit on the market and depreciate after chopping the price a couple of times. I would not mind keeping it, but in the end I only drive the M3 anymore.

06-09-2008, 09:15 PM	#13
bmwprince4life Captain Drives: none Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: none Posts: 761 iTrader: (1)	yah my friends has that too on his custom hood. it just happens i guess __________________ none

06-09-2008, 11:13 PM	#14
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	try to polish it - may help hide it. its possible you could fill it with touch up clear coat, wet sand and polish - have done that with a few chips - works but takes time.

06-10-2008, 10:03 AM	#15
Eclipsis Colonel Drives: 2008 M5, 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 2,003 iTrader: (6)	Try using Optimum Polish to get it out. Keep in mind that the extremely thin clear coat on the CF roof might not have stopped the rocks from going down into the fiber. My suggestion would be to take it to a pro detailer that can assess the depth of the chips.

06-24-2008, 04:13 AM	#16
Leg Captain Drives: E92 M3 V8 Alpine White Join Date: May 2007 Location: York Posts: 654 iTrader: (0)	They wont polish out, the clearcote is too hard on the roof. Ive tried it on a chip on my roof with my Porter Cable and it had no effect. Sayemthree's suggestion is your only option. Im just going to leave mine. As QShip says, it makes sod all difference come time to sell. I spent hours and hours keeping my previous car, a modified V6 TT, in better than showroom condition (and lots of cash) and it made sod all difference when I sold it. Now I dont have the time and you know what, with half the time and half the effort people still comment on how clean my car always is (helps with it being white and bright so the eye cannot focus on blemishes). __________________ E92 M3, breytons, Vredesteins, black grills, 18 OEMs for track. Factory JCW R56. Tiguan for snow and brat transport.