Paint chip

[3pointed]

Hi All

I have a black CLS still under the Mercedes warranty. Whilst travelling on the motorway a large rough stone came out of nowhere from the opposite carrageway and smacked the bonnet. The middle of the bonnet now has a cm long white groove in it, with a couple of minor scratches around it.
I'm wondering if anyone has had this kind of repair completed at MB and how much it cost. Also would like to know if I had a repair done with a 3rd party if it would invalidate the corrosion warranty, and can anyone suggest a 3rd party and give an idea of cost?

Thanks for any help in advance.

 

[whitenemesis]

Black should be ok to touch up.

Would invalidate the warranty only if it were proven the corrosion came from outside in.

 

[television]

There is a new technique being offered by Chipfix see if there is a franchised dealer near you

www.intelligentrepairs,com

 

[jibcl500]

Ive done paint damage repairs to good effect, if local to cambs could have a look at it for you. no charge.

jib

 

[Mr Teddy Bear]

Your link doesnt work with Internet Explorer Malcolm
Tim

 

[television]

http://www.hotfroguk.co.uk/Products/Smart-Repairs/


This one does there are a few on there, the one mentioned specializes in stone chips

 

[G MAN]

Your link doesnt work with Internet Explorer Malcolm
Tim

Works for me if you know your . from your , !!

 

[3pointed]

Thanks everyone for the replies, I'll check the details out. Any ideas on cost either with Merc or with the 3rd parties mentioned?

 

[3pointed]

Update

Hi

Malcolm, I contacted Intelligent Repairs and they advised I get it done at MB. Going to see what ChipsAway think they can do with it. Anyone had them to do a CLS bonnet?

 

[jibcl500]

Can you put a picture up so we can see how bad it is, put a coin next to it also.

jib

 

[3pointed]

Dear All, 1st time back for a while, to update you, ChipsAway guy was knowledgable but said there's no way of getting a good finish on a bonnet and recommended a respray. Touched up with MB stick and laquer for now and will await enough chips to warrant a respray!