Peppering

Peppering refers to the small clusters of chipped paint on a race car's body that occur during track driving.

These paint chips typically happen when a car drives over debris, rubber particles, or small stones on the track surface that get kicked up at high speeds. The debris strikes the car's paint, creating tiny marks that resemble pepper sprinkled across the vehicle's surface.

Peppering is most commonly found on the front sections of race cars, including the hood, front bumper, and side panels. While it's considered normal wear and tear in motorsport, excessive peppering can sometimes indicate track conditions with unusually high amounts of debris or that protective measures like clear vinyl wraps might be needed.