Two things that have me really worried

tremor1521 · 04-25-2014, 05:19 PM

I've had my 328i for about 6 months now. I detailed it last weekend and I noticed two things I've never noticed before.

1) There seems to be a missing piece of rubber on the top of the windshield. I've never noticed this before. As you can see in the picture it is currently raining and I'm worried that water might be able to get into the cabin. But it hasn't before and this may have been this way when I bought the car. Is there a piece missing? Where can I buy it and how can I replace it? Also, is this an indication that the original windshield was removed at some point?

2) I noticed when detailing the car that there a MANY tiny chips in the paint on the hood. Nowhere else but the hood has this issue and the little chips are EVERYWHERE. Not just toward the front where rocks could chip it but also toward the windshield. Is this a paint defect or has the hood been repainted in the past? Could this indicate the car was in an accident before I bought it? The carfax is clean. How can I fix the chips rather than painting the entire hood?

Thanks!

dwells · 04-25-2014, 05:28 PM

The rubber strip for the windshield is actually just cosmetic - you don't need to worry about leaks. You can purchase and install a new strip yourself.

As for the hood chips, they happen. I've got quite a few on my car. My detailer recommends Dr. Color Chip, but I haven't tried it. I patched mine up with the BMW touch up paint (base and clear), then had my detailer do some paint correction polishing and then OptiCoat.

rowingone · 04-25-2014, 05:36 PM

Dr. Color Chip for the DIY touchup.

tremor1521 · 04-25-2014, 05:47 PM

Hey thanks for the replies guys. So are you saying that the chipping hood is a common problem?

tremor1521 · 04-25-2014, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tremor1521

Hey thanks for the replies guys. So are you saying that the chipping hood is a common problem?

A quick search showed yes it is a common problem. Sucks. Gonna buy some Dr. Colorchip.

jwong77 · 04-25-2014, 07:21 PM

Hey Op, thats nothing really for paint chips, the front of my Acura looks like its been sandblasted. Thats why I had invisible bra installed on my E92 when I first got it. No chips on that baby!

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tremor1521 Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Two things that have me really worried I've had my 328i for about 6 months now. I detailed it last weekend and I noticed two things I've never noticed before. 1) There seems to be a missing piece of rubber on the top of the windshield. I've never noticed this before. As you can see in the picture it is currently raining and I'm worried that water might be able to get into the cabin. But it hasn't before and this may have been this way when I bought the car. Is there a piece missing? Where can I buy it and how can I replace it? Also, is this an indication that the original windshield was removed at some point? 2) I noticed when detailing the car that there a MANY tiny chips in the paint on the hood. Nowhere else but the hood has this issue and the little chips are EVERYWHERE. Not just toward the front where rocks could chip it but also toward the windshield. Is this a paint defect or has the hood been repainted in the past? Could this indicate the car was in an accident before I bought it? The carfax is clean. How can I fix the chips rather than painting the entire hood? Thanks!
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 74 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	The rubber strip for the windshield is actually just cosmetic - you don't need to worry about leaks. You can purchase and install a new strip yourself. As for the hood chips, they happen. I've got quite a few on my car. My detailer recommends Dr. Color Chip, but I haven't tried it. I patched mine up with the BMW touch up paint (base and clear), then had my detailer do some paint correction polishing and then OptiCoat. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \| Last edited by dwells; 04-25-2014 at 05:41 PM..
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rowingone Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2006 330 xi Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: colorado iTrader: (0)	Dr. Color Chip for the DIY touchup.
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tremor1521 Private 7 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 328i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Hey thanks for the replies guys. So are you saying that the chipping hood is a common problem?
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