Yeah, dunno if I have the ***** to do it!

 

Windshield itself. After a clean there are quite a few tiny white dots, each one is an abrasion. I am not your average owner either. I do not have a clear bra on the car. These are some of the spots I am talking about. They are also the bigger ones. The second photo, most of the tiny white dots are micro abrasions. In addition, most of these are practically unnoticeable when driving. I only find them when cleaning the windshield As for the hood, the front half gets most of the action, the top escapes most. All of these white dots are impacts. I'm not terribly concerned about the hood. The windshield and headlight need protection as you can buff nicks in the glass. Fortunately some states if not most, require insurance to replace your windshield at no cost.

 

I'm with you there, but if I'm going to get it repainted anyway, I will try to see how it comes out. Then let the body shop fix it if I really mucked it up.

 

I fixed perhaps 20-30 on the bumper (most are very small and I just fill them wth new paint with a tooth pick and don't worry about sanding etc). A few bigger ones and one really big one that also took out some of the bumper plastic (needed a bit of filling).

Three on the bonnet thus far - all needed proper fixing and I am happy with the result.

One on the windscreen - but very small. Just cleaned it and gave it a drop of super glue.

I'm not sure about the bumper - There is only one layer of thin paint, no primer. It chips real easy. The bonnet paint is much stronger, is much thicker and also has a primer.
I'm not a fan of bra wraps - been thinking of having the bumper resprayed with proper primer and a thick protective clear coat. That would go a long way.

In the meantime, I just quickly fix any new chips every few weeks. Make it a Saturday. Gives me a reason why I can't mow the lawn...

Why so many chips ? Most are definitely as result of overtaking trucks - I can hear the impacts if I get too close so the trick is to move over for the overtake waaay back.

The first chip is always the worst - after that it's almost OK and expected. But since I now have a reasonable way of making them go away I'm not too bothered anymore.

Rainier

 

Yes, that was my thinking as well. Can't really do any harm.
My first chip repair I redid perhaps 5 times (have thinners handy to get rid of the previous repair). Each time I tried a different way learning from mistakes and trying new methods. Eventually I learned what works and what does not - that was the reason for my post it gives a starting point for others without having to start from scratch.

BTW, I found body shops most sectretive about their repair methods. Most don't recommend chip repairs (too time consuming, can't get 100% fix etc). But I got a good number of valuable hints from one guy from a body shop while we where both waiting for our paint to be mixed and I let him sit in the 911...

Rainier

 

I guess I am lucky in that I drive in places that does not put me in that situation often.
This is my first clear bra but so far I like it. I am chipless in the areas you are having trouble with but my windshield is showing some nicks.

 

Outstanding information. Thanks.

 

Yes, my windshield is showing tons of nicks too. I think Porsche uses a soft glass, because I cannot remember getting so many nicks on all my other cars combined . . .

 

What do you guys use to remove wax / sealant around and on the chip before you fill the chip with paint on?

 

I use 1 part alcohol to 4 parts water in a spray bottle.