Excessive chipping on side skirts and quarters

PolishM3 · 05-02-2015, 09:41 AM

I've seen this a lot on clients cars, performance car with wide tires. Every X5 5.0 we recommend doing the film around the bumpers and quarter panel/fenders. First thing I did with my M3 was to get both sides wrapped. I don't see getting much help with this, you probably wouldn't want metal panels painted even if they would do something due to depreciation. You're better off trading the car with stone chips vs. painted panels. Sorry you're experiencing this, I would recommend getting a good touch up guy to use a hypodermic needle and fill the chips, and cover with xpel as soon as possible.

Myaddiction · 05-02-2015, 10:56 PM

This happens with every car that has performance tires (sticky) and flares that put the edge of the wheel past the body of the car. You can't drive it on roads that have sand, gravel. Etc... You can often hear it kicking up on the sides of the car. No paint will withstand that kind of damage. The only way to avoid it it to use clear bra down the sides. The black just shows it a lot more.

It's simply a function of sticky tires throwing debris and the flares allowing them to extend out past the body.

bmw246 · 09-03-2015, 02:03 PM

So I've had the car for a month and I have about 5 rock chips already and only 200 miles on the car. The front has a bra and it's perfect. It's the rocker panel and over the rear wheel that has the chips. Has anyone had splash guards installed? I feel like that would help with the issue... May not look the best but would help yeah?? Any other solutions aside from wrapping the whole car or getting different tires?

F83 · 09-03-2015, 02:07 PM

I wrapped; full front bumper and hood, mirror caps, rocket panels, A pillars, back bumper including area behind rear wheel. So far its protecting me well. 4000 miles. XPel Ultimate

dmk08 · 09-03-2015, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

So I've had the car for a month and I have about 5 rock chips already and only 200 miles on the car. The front has a bra and it's perfect. It's the rocker panel and over the rear wheel that has the chips. Has anyone had splash guards installed? I feel like that would help with the issue... May not look the best but would help yeah?? Any other solutions aside from wrapping the whole car or getting different tires?

Don't tailgate.

N55 · 09-03-2015, 02:42 PM

Did your car not come with the clear bra piece on the rear fender in front of the rear wheel?

bmw246 · 09-03-2015, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by N55

Did your car not come with the clear bra piece on the rear fender in front of the rear wheel?

It did, the chips I'm getting are directly above the rear wheel

G4BR13L · 09-03-2015, 03:09 PM

Post pics please. It's interesting too see imho. Ehen my Y16 model gets delivered I am having it fully wrapped in Xpel ultimate as I intend to keep this car for decades.

Amgeater2 · 09-03-2015, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Don't tailgate.

LMAO cant do that bro....

KL07RPH · 09-03-2015, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

It did, the chips I'm getting are directly above the rear wheel

I started noticing chips above the OEM fender wrap 200 miles after re-delivery

. Had Xpel Ultimate added to the section above that and a strip running along the arch on the rear bumper.

dmk08 · 09-03-2015, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Amgeater2

LMAO cant do that bro....

Its hard but I have been good in this car so far. I didn't go with any clear bra and have been pretty lucky so far.

Naz24 · 09-03-2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bmw246

It did, the chips I'm getting are directly above the rear wheel

Have it replaced and extended. I had the same problem and just put more XPel on

see this thread i created:

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1164257

drexplode · 09-03-2015, 04:12 PM

garage queen? But seriously - Xpel... that's what I plan on doing.

x.shell · 09-03-2015, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

Don't tailgate.

But you get better gas mileage when you tailgate. Especially semi trucks.

BitchinManWheels · 09-03-2015, 06:50 PM

I think the rocks are coming from the front tires. My rock chips have cut way down after installing side skirts. I can't remember where the pic is but there's a black F8X on the forum with chips all over the rear quarter.

adonisdetail · 09-03-2015, 08:11 PM

You can never have too much coverage! Our most popular package is our Track Package that includes full front end and rocker panels along with several other crucial areas.

The peace of mind it buys far outweighs the upfront cost IMO. But maybe Im biased

If anyone needs a reference to a good installer LMK, our clear bra community is very close knit and I can direct you to a good shop in your area.

-Tim Coats
Adonis Detail

G4BR13L · 09-03-2015, 11:01 PM

Do you have wheel spacers installed?

bmw246 · 09-03-2015, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Z3URP13T

Do you have wheel spacers installed?

I do not. I'm gonna have my clear bra guy come wrap around the rear wheels. If anyone has pics of how they did that please post! Or if you could link the thread where there are some that'd be great! One more thing... I have one chip that will be underneath the new xpel... should I do something about it or xpel right over it?

G4BR13L · 09-04-2015, 03:02 AM

Is it small enough for a spot / smart repair? I would ask for a quote for having it repaired. If you clear bra without repairing you will get bubbles.

DocWeatherington · 09-06-2015, 05:06 AM

Mr Pete · 09-06-2015, 09:10 AM

Dang. Now I'm reconsidering how much coverage I should get. So far, I've got full front (though only half front fenders), mirrors and front part of roof.

How bad is the rear quarter panel/fender damage? Not as bad as the front I assume?

bmw246 · 09-06-2015, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AWGroceryGetter

Dang. Now I'm reconsidering how much coverage I should get. So far, I've got full front (though only half front fenders), mirrors and front part of roof.

How bad is the rear quarter panel/fender damage? Not as bad as the front I assume?

This is the worst one above the rear wheel

05-02-2015, 09:41 AM	#23
PolishM3 Private First Class 63 Rep 148 Posts Drives: M4 GTS,2018 M3CS,2023 BMW IX Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mechanicsburg PA iTrader: (1)	I've seen this a lot on clients cars, performance car with wide tires. Every X5 5.0 we recommend doing the film around the bumpers and quarter panel/fenders. First thing I did with my M3 was to get both sides wrapped. I don't see getting much help with this, you probably wouldn't want metal panels painted even if they would do something due to depreciation. You're better off trading the car with stone chips vs. painted panels. Sorry you're experiencing this, I would recommend getting a good touch up guy to use a hypodermic needle and fill the chips, and cover with xpel as soon as possible.
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Myaddiction Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 286 Posts Drives: X6M Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M4 [0.00]	This happens with every car that has performance tires (sticky) and flares that put the edge of the wheel past the body of the car. You can't drive it on roads that have sand, gravel. Etc... You can often hear it kicking up on the sides of the car. No paint will withstand that kind of damage. The only way to avoid it it to use clear bra down the sides. The black just shows it a lot more. It's simply a function of sticky tires throwing debris and the flares allowing them to extend out past the body.
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bmw246 Lieutenant 136 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	Rock chip solutions... So I've had the car for a month and I have about 5 rock chips already and only 200 miles on the car. The front has a bra and it's perfect. It's the rocker panel and over the rear wheel that has the chips. Has anyone had splash guards installed? I feel like that would help with the issue... May not look the best but would help yeah?? Any other solutions aside from wrapping the whole car or getting different tires? __________________ Current: 2016 Panamera 4 Sold: 2015 F83 Sold: 2013 335i E93 Sold: 2011 328i E93
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	Post pics please. It's interesting too see imho. Ehen my Y16 model gets delivered I am having it fully wrapped in Xpel ultimate as I intend to keep this car for decades.
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09-03-2015, 04:12 PM	#35
drexplode Brigadier General 1785 Rep 3,066 Posts Drives: G26 i4x Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Walled Lake Michigan iTrader: (17)	garage queen? But seriously - Xpel... that's what I plan on doing.
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BitchinManWheels Lieutenant 344 Rep 573 Posts Drives: Dinan M4, Z4, X5, Raptor Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Shavertown, PA iTrader: (0)	I think the rocks are coming from the front tires. My rock chips have cut way down after installing side skirts. I can't remember where the pic is but there's a black F8X on the forum with chips all over the rear quarter. __________________ "When you're racing, it's life. Anything that happens before or after is just waiting."
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adonisdetail New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	You can never have too much coverage! Our most popular package is our Track Package that includes full front end and rocker panels along with several other crucial areas. The peace of mind it buys far outweighs the upfront cost IMO. But maybe Im biased If anyone needs a reference to a good installer LMK, our clear bra community is very close knit and I can direct you to a good shop in your area. -Tim Coats Adonis Detail
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	Do you have wheel spacers installed?
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	Is it small enough for a spot / smart repair? I would ask for a quote for having it repaired. If you clear bra without repairing you will get bubbles.
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Mr Pete Major 1597 Rep 1,000 Posts Drives: 997 GT3 4.1, Golf R (daily) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: AZ iTrader: (1)	Dang. Now I'm reconsidering how much coverage I should get. So far, I've got full front (though only half front fenders), mirrors and front part of roof. How bad is the rear quarter panel/fender damage? Not as bad as the front I assume?
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