just 2 days old and i have a few k(nicks)...

[mp3province]

...on the front passenger door. 2 or 3 inches below the '3.0d' sign. though i am a little pissed, these sorts of things are inevitable.

i guess some rocks frew off from the tyre and hit the door? if so will mudflaps do the job? i've seen a couple x5s with them and i don't like them too much.

do any members here have nicks in that area?

thanks!

[BloodRedHog]

Mudflaps do work.

[alexmish]

Agreed, mudflaps do work. Actually, I had them on all my previous cars, but only on the E70 they actually provide protection (in addition to good looks).

[rufusdedog]

No nicks in that area, but I have mudflaps front and rear.
Lots of small nicks in the areas near the foglights though, probably unavoidable.

[M6X]

anyone thought about covering all the metal panels of the car with 3m scotchguard? might be expensive though.

[KEF]

Originally Posted by mp3province

...on the front passenger door. 2 or 3 inches below the '3.0d' sign. though i am a little pissed, these sorts of things are inevitable.

i guess some rocks frew off from the tyre and hit the door? if so will mudflaps do the job? i've seen a couple x5s with them and i don't like them too much.

do any members here have nicks in that area?

thanks!

I put about 1400 miles on mine at the Xmas break and after, when I detailed it I saw several (some large) marks on the paint that I will have to buff out, but no chips.

I don't think I can do mudflaps - but maybe i'll reconsider.