I’m often called out to fix a car that has chips ‘all over’. My experience tells me That if they are really all over, those aren’t rock chips but more likely tree acid drips. There are some trees that leave a fine mist of sticky goo on your car. It’s much finer than tree sap, and dries clear. It comes off easily with soap and water, but will very often have eaten away at the clear coat just enough to mar the surface and leave a tiny white spot. This is especially noticeable on black or dark cars. The Dr.Colorchip paint system that I use – http://www.carpaintchiprepair.com/kits.html is the only thing I’ve found that works. You simply paint it on, per the instructions. Although since this type of ‘chip’ is much shallower than a rock chip, I would suggest putting the paint on a bit thinner, and leave it longer, and remove it more gently. As the car is very likely covered it may take you a while, but the cost of a kit, compared to respraying your car, is a no brainer.
If you have any questions, you can always call me at 949/463-7690 OR email me, results@carpaintchiprepair.com or check out my website www.carpaintchiprepair.com
About me: Without sounding pompous, no one does better paintchip repair than I do (at least that I know of – haha). Work for many car dealerships in Orange County, Los Angeles County, and southern california. I also work for some of the most prestigious car museums in the country, and most of the Porsche, and Ferrari Clubs in southern California.
Thanks,
Steve Bode
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Hi there Steve
I’ve always said that if you can brag about your experience and that you are the best, why the hell not !
I’ve always said I’m the best car detailer here in Sydney and I bloody well know I am.
Good post though on the tree mist. I often get cars here in Sydney not with quite the same problem but spots more or less. It’s basically due that falls off leaves and when it dries, it goes rock hard. If you try to peel it off it actually takes off paint with depending how long it’s been sitting there.
Cheers mate
Pete