Stone Chips

Stone Chips

Description

Damaged and broken paint film, varying in depth and extent depending on the cause.

Cause

Impact damage, typically caused by stone thrown up from loose road surfaces, or scratching by sharp objects.

Prevention

  1. Damage caused on the road may be unavoidable, but care should be taken to protect vehicles in storage, in the paint shop or in transit.

Rectification

Rub down the affected area, feather the edges of the chips, restore the level with stopper and repaint.