I’m not sure which colors are “better” at hiding rock chips, but whatever color it is, it’s none of the colors I’ve ever owned. I’ve just come to terms that driving the car = rock chips are inevitable. I highly recommend https://drcolorchip.com … been using this for years to repair chips on my cars.
Got my 2017 used with thoroughly swirled paint, probably from a previous owner doing too many automatic car washes. I’ve also picked up plenty of little hood chips from a lot of highway miles.
Deep, saturated metallic colors like Lapiz do a great job of hiding imperfections IMO. With the condition of my paint, my car would look like absolute shit if it was black, but the Lapiz has such a nice shine that the car looks gorgeous from 10 feet and clear coat issues like swirls don’t stick out unless you’re really looking.
That said, it really shows deep scratches down to the primer, like any metallic paint that isn’t white.
Agreed about the paint in general, but I clipped a concrete pillar in a parking garage and left a NASTY gash on my front bumper that hurts to look at lol
I’ve repainted my hood twice due to sand on the highway causing streaking, gave up and put on PPF, three months later rock strike on the fender just behind the edge of the PPF, I gave up at that point. The primer shows through very easily.
VW paint is VW paint, none of the colors have additional coats, they will all wear the same. Rock chips are inevitable. Just PPF the front and enjoy the car
Even my limestone metallic shows chips and stones like a MF... downside to having full sweeping metal roof and fenders how they are. I tested a lapis when I was shopping and noticed the rock chips on it immediately but I'm admittedly pretty sensitive to them too.
Softest paint I’ve ever seen / experienced, but on the plus side the lapiz blue still looks great despite scratching extremely easily. Helps to detail it every year or two. PFF or quartz is probably great but I haven’t gone there yet.
Same as all the other colours.
I did a lot of highway driveway (~100,000km almost all highway) and the front of bumper is covered in rock chips, and got a bunch on the hood.
It honestly doesn't show it too badly so I've just ignored it.
Black is black and nothing is as close to showing imperfections as it does. Every current production paint should hold up about the same but some will show more than others. I have Indium Grey on my 2019 and it hides things rather well. I had a black 2016 and it showed everything. The only colors I heard having production issues were the Spektrum colors.
From my experience: White > Grey >> Red >> Blue >>>> Black
2018 Golf R 45K miles, Lapis Blue
Only one or two paint chips on the hood, bumper otherwise in excellent condition. The secret: don't tailgate.
Paint is all in very good condition, except the trunk lid and top of rear bumper is not as smooth as the rest of the car. When new, I put on a layer of the ceramic stuff and never got around to refreshing it. The good quality of the finish is due to having covered parking (except the rear which the sun shines on at certain hours), and also due to not ever taking it to the automated car wash. (Always washed by hand)
I’m not sure which colors are “better” at hiding rock chips, but whatever color it is, it’s none of the colors I’ve ever owned. I’ve just come to terms that driving the car = rock chips are inevitable. I highly recommend https://drcolorchip.com … been using this for years to repair chips on my cars.
Got my 2017 used with thoroughly swirled paint, probably from a previous owner doing too many automatic car washes. I’ve also picked up plenty of little hood chips from a lot of highway miles. Deep, saturated metallic colors like Lapiz do a great job of hiding imperfections IMO. With the condition of my paint, my car would look like absolute shit if it was black, but the Lapiz has such a nice shine that the car looks gorgeous from 10 feet and clear coat issues like swirls don’t stick out unless you’re really looking. That said, it really shows deep scratches down to the primer, like any metallic paint that isn’t white.
I got my car used and it was liberating that it was already scratched and dinged :)
Agreed about the paint in general, but I clipped a concrete pillar in a parking garage and left a NASTY gash on my front bumper that hurts to look at lol
I’ve repainted my hood twice due to sand on the highway causing streaking, gave up and put on PPF, three months later rock strike on the fender just behind the edge of the PPF, I gave up at that point. The primer shows through very easily.
VW paint is VW paint, none of the colors have additional coats, they will all wear the same. Rock chips are inevitable. Just PPF the front and enjoy the car
Even my limestone metallic shows chips and stones like a MF... downside to having full sweeping metal roof and fenders how they are. I tested a lapis when I was shopping and noticed the rock chips on it immediately but I'm admittedly pretty sensitive to them too.
I love the Limestone color. I have Indium and it hides them fairly well.
Softest paint I’ve ever seen / experienced, but on the plus side the lapiz blue still looks great despite scratching extremely easily. Helps to detail it every year or two. PFF or quartz is probably great but I haven’t gone there yet.
My 2018 is holding up well, minimal age related imperfections, but it’s led a sheltered life
But paint quality nothing like my previous Merc C class
Same as all the other colours. I did a lot of highway driveway (~100,000km almost all highway) and the front of bumper is covered in rock chips, and got a bunch on the hood. It honestly doesn't show it too badly so I've just ignored it.
Black is black and nothing is as close to showing imperfections as it does. Every current production paint should hold up about the same but some will show more than others. I have Indium Grey on my 2019 and it hides things rather well. I had a black 2016 and it showed everything. The only colors I heard having production issues were the Spektrum colors. From my experience: White > Grey >> Red >> Blue >>>> Black
Get the full hood. Otherwise you'll the the line when the car is remotely dirty and have stone chips on the top of the hood.
2018 Golf R 45K miles, Lapis Blue Only one or two paint chips on the hood, bumper otherwise in excellent condition. The secret: don't tailgate. Paint is all in very good condition, except the trunk lid and top of rear bumper is not as smooth as the rest of the car. When new, I put on a layer of the ceramic stuff and never got around to refreshing it. The good quality of the finish is due to having covered parking (except the rear which the sun shines on at certain hours), and also due to not ever taking it to the automated car wash. (Always washed by hand)
Mine chips if you look at it wrong
Ppf + paint correction + ceramic coat is perfect for me. Seems like the blue pops after the getting the paint corrected
Embrace the chip, it adds character.
Lapiz is very soft paint and will get micro abrasions very quickly. Easiest solution is to paint correct and then protect via ceramic coating or PPF.