04-12-2012, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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So it happened, how do I fix a paint chip?
I hate those paint-chipping windshield-shattering dump trucks on the road. Already got a small chip in the paint. How can I fix it?
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04-13-2012, 06:50 AM | #5 |
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The non-metallic color will always match better. Nobody on here is going to know enough about your particular color unless you tell us the color of your car.
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04-13-2012, 08:04 AM | #6 |
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Your BMW dealer can sell you a little touch up paint and clear coat paint kit, if that what you want.
They also have a larger BMW chip repair kit with small sanding and polishing compounds
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Now if you want to go all out, the sanding/polishing kit is the way to go. Basically you apply the touch up paint and let it form a lump. Then come back later and wet sand it flush with the paint, then polish out the sanding marks. The result should be nearly flawless. Personally I dont have a lot of faith in myself taking sand paper to my car finish, so I use the Dr. Colorchip. |
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04-13-2012, 08:26 AM | #8 | |
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And for those that say the line is so noticeable...it's all about the quality of the material and the installer....look for yourself....
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Dr. Colorchip worked great on one of my old cars that had metallic paint. I was afraid it would be a little dark where I applied the touch-up but I couldn't find it after applied. If you want to fix the depth you apply more than one coat. I wouldn't mess with trying to sand it. If it's really large I would bring it to a paint shop and have them try and fix it.
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I'm detail obsessed and have a four year old Jet Black car that I don't find that hard to keep nearly swirl free, just for reference. As for fixing Alpine White, it should be easy, it's a single stage paint, just buy the touch up paint, use a tooth pick to fill the hole with color, one drop at a time, let it dry over night, add a drop and then fill the hole slightly over level with the clear coat and then wet sand it level with a 2000 wet block. Even for a large chip, you should be able to fill the entire thing and have it sanded in under a week. |
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04-14-2012, 01:36 PM | #21 |
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You guys in the south don't know what it's like to maintain a car in mint condition here above the snow belt. From Oct to April, you car is constantly subjected to rocks and pebbles left behind by the snow trucks. Many cars (not mine, of course) look like they have a cancer or pox of the front end. Totally disgusting, especially on black cars. Clear bras aren't perfect, but they're definitely the lesser of two evils.
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04-15-2012, 12:33 PM | #22 |
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I have an Alpine white X3. Developed a few stone chips. Visited a reputable panel beater - and was fortunate that they repaired an Alpine white BMW the previous day. They gave me for free a "Cutex" bottle of paint which I then applied with the Cutex brush. He warned that it is a water based paint that may eventually wear off after repeated washing. Then will need to be re-applied. Sofar I didn't need to reapply though. Immediately after application the color seems "different" to the rest of the paint - after drying it is the same though. It does not fill the depth defect - this I may have done professionally before selling. The overall result quite satisfactory though. Hope this helps.
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