Using the 7424 around Rock Chips

[Forced]

This is a question I've been meaning to ask for awhile. I haven't used my 7424 a lot but I was wondering when using it around an area with rock chips or deep scratches should I cover up damaged area? Before I started with my hood I took a little piece of the blue tape and covered up a few of the rock chips because I was scared I might damage that area more.

Would I possibly chip off more paint if I don't cover up them up?

[Harv]

The PC doesn't generate enough force to chip off paint, otherwise it would probably be pretty hard to use.

I think the only thing that might happen is that if the chip is deep enough you might see some compound get stuck in there and make it show up a little more.

I've used the PC on cars with chips before, going over and around them and no problems so far.

[Z06-Goose]

In my own experience, no is the answer
That said, you still need to be carefull on bubbly paint as it will reveal a spot in your paint, but as far as rock chips, it won't alter the appearance of them for the good or for the worse
Disclaimer: This is my experience on two-stage paints. I have not had first hand experience on single stage paints, and results may vary...

[Harv]

I've used it on single stage paint with chips and it works the same way with no problems. Usually a chip on any finish is going right through to the undercoat.

[Forced]

Ah thanks for the answers guys, now I don't have to worry about having to cover those up.