bad paint chip fix

[marsomthing]

Is there any way to fix a previously filled in paint chip (like the touch up paint from autozone) to make it look smooth and not so rough?

[BobbyG]

A similar approach can be taken to greatly improve the defect...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html#post576745

[Bobby B.]

Dr. Colorchip works really good

Dr. ColorChip Paint Chip Repair, dr. color chip, repair paint chips, touch-up paint, Doctor Color-Chip Paint Chip Repair (http://www.autogeek.net/dr-colorchip-paint-chip-repair.html)

http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/autogeek_2190_479162363

[Twister]

A similar approach can be taken to greatly improve the defect...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html#post576745

I've used this method several times but with very fine brushes. Works very well and I had great results when I can spend enough time on the repair

[marsomthing]

A similar approach can be taken to greatly improve the defect...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/43535-key-repair-step-step-procedure.html#post576745

That sounds great, after letting the paint dry and wet sanding, would a da with a cutting pad bring the shine back? I do not have a rotary, nor have I ever used one.

[BobbyG]

That sounds great, after letting the paint dry and wet sanding, would a da with a cutting pad bring the shine back? I do not have a rotary, nor have I ever used one.

Once you're satisfied with the finish sanding, start with compound and a cutting pad and progressively with up to a finishing pad and polish.

A dual action polisher will take you a bit longer that with a rotary but toy can achieve outstanding results.....

[marsomthing]

Sounds great thanks bobby, I'll have to get a scrap piece to pratice on before I try it on my beauty haha

[BobbyG]

Sounds great thanks bobby, I'll have to get a scrap piece to pratice on before I try it on my beauty haha

The color and clear coat finishes of today are very thin so work slowly and carefully.....

[TLMitchell]

That sounds great, after letting the paint dry and wet sanding, would a da with a cutting pad bring the shine back? I do not have a rotary, nor have I ever used one.


Once you're satisfied with the finish sanding, start with compound and a cutting pad and progressively with up to a finishing pad and polish.

A dual action polisher will take you a bit longer that with a rotary but toy can achieve outstanding results.....

The finer you go with the sanding the easier the sanding scratches are to remove. I always go as fine as 3000 grit and on the occasion I've gone as fine as 4000 the color is back and you can almost see some reflection. Very easy to polish after that, even with a DA.

TL