Help With Scratch

tomf_320d(67) · 09-14-2022, 08:30 AM

Much to my annoyance someone has decided to scratch the front of my car in Tesco

I have a metallic grey 320D 2018, has anyone got a recommended touch up pen or paint I can use to do a tidy repair?

Thanks

Billfitz · 09-14-2022, 10:44 AM

https://drcolorchip.com/

PHXATC · 09-14-2022, 06:22 PM

What Billfitz said...I don't think you can beat DrColorChip for that.

If it is super deep, maybe some actual paint.

CincyBearcats · 09-20-2022, 06:15 PM

So, I took your advice and ordered a Dr. Color Chip kit for my car. Can you guys recommend a video or two for the best advice on actually performing the paint application? The instructions on the Dr. Color Chip website make it sound very easy and straightforward, but I'm worried that it won't actually be that easy in practice. With only one shot at this, I wanna get it as right as possible on the first try. Thanks!

PHXATC · 09-21-2022, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CincyBearcats

So, I took your advice and ordered a Dr. Color Chip kit for my car. Can you guys recommend a video or two for the best advice on actually performing the paint application? The instructions on the Dr. Color Chip website make it sound very easy and straightforward, but I'm worried that it won't actually be that easy in practice. With only one shot at this, I wanna get it as right as possible on the first try. Thanks!

It is super easy and forgiving. Try youtube or even on their website, if I remember correctly, that has some quick instructional videos. I just looked on youtube and over 10 popped up. Easy search.

Do a chip that is not as visible as your first one and then off you go.

It will be fine. You can't screw it up.

CincyBearcats · 09-21-2022, 05:16 PM

PHXATC Great! Thanks so much. I also saw that there were dozens of videos, which is why I was wondering if a certain one was better than the rest. It's very reassuring to hear that it is as simple as it sounds. Thanks again!

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tomf_320d(67) New Member 16 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW 420D M-Sport Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Help With Scratch Much to my annoyance someone has decided to scratch the front of my car in Tesco I have a metallic grey 320D 2018, has anyone got a recommended touch up pen or paint I can use to do a tidy repair? Thanks
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PHXATC Private First Class 82 Rep 104 Posts Drives: '22 911 '20 430i '20 Explorer Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Naples, FL iTrader: (0)	What Billfitz said...I don't think you can beat DrColorChip for that. If it is super deep, maybe some actual paint.
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CincyBearcats Enlisted Member 34 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330i xDrive, M sport Join Date: May 2022 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0)	So, I took your advice and ordered a Dr. Color Chip kit for my car. Can you guys recommend a video or two for the best advice on actually performing the paint application? The instructions on the Dr. Color Chip website make it sound very easy and straightforward, but I'm worried that it won't actually be that easy in practice. With only one shot at this, I wanna get it as right as possible on the first try. Thanks!
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CincyBearcats Enlisted Member 34 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2017 F31 330i xDrive, M sport Join Date: May 2022 Location: Los Alamos, NM iTrader: (0)	PHXATC Great! Thanks so much. I also saw that there were dozens of videos, which is why I was wondering if a certain one was better than the rest. It's very reassuring to hear that it is as simple as it sounds. Thanks again!
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