Can Dr. ColorChip fix scratches?

[sleepybird]

Hello all,
I have multiple scratches on my silver car. I've been researching the forum about this product but most of the threads talk about fix chips and not scratches. Any experienced users can take a look at the scratches in the pictures and give me your 2 cents if you think DCC can do the job?

Also since I already own some OEM touch up paint at home. Is it better to apply the OEM paint as first layer and the apply DCC or the other way around or the OEM paint is unnecessary at all?

Many thanks for your feedbacks.

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[allenk4]

It all depends on your definition of "fix". The results achieved with do-it-yourself products are usually noticeable after the repair, especially larger repairs like yours

There is a video on the AMMONYC Youtube channel where they address scratches with touch-up paint

There are mobile painters that do spot correction for <$200 per panel. They spot correct the base coat and clear coat the entire panel


Is there protective film under the scratches in the third picture?

[dfoxengr]

I prefer not to use dcc,but instead buy just color from automotivetouchup, but you can use your oem paint too. Dcc is mainly lacquer (if i remember) and you want a urethane paint. Youll need though a blending chemical though or go with wetsanding, which will look better. You can almost make it invisible with wetsanding. Even down to metal.

[allenk4]

I prefer not to use dcc,but instead buy just color from automotivetouchup, but you can use your oem paint too. Dcc is mainly lacquer (if i remember) and you want a urethane paint. Youll need though a blending chemical though or go with wetsanding, which will look better. You can almost make it invisible with wetsanding. Even down to metal.

I am interested in the process you described above

Have you used it?

Do you have any pictures?

Can you give more details on your process, please?


Thanks

[sleepybird]

It all depends on your definition of "fix". The results achieved with do-it-yourself products are usually noticeable after the repair, especially larger repairs like yours

There is a video on the AMMONYC Youtube channel where they address scratches with touch-up paint

There are mobile painters that do spot correction for <$200 per panel. They spot correct the base coat and clear coat the entire panel


Is there protective film under the scratches in the third picture?

Thanks for your comment. Actually I'm a noob on auto and I'm not sure if there's protective film - how can I check?

[sleepybird]

My father-in-law gave me these. Anyone has any experience on these products? Do you think they are any good for my situation? Thanks.

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[allenk4]

Thanks for your comment. Actually I'm a noob on auto and I'm not sure if there's protective film - how can I check?

The film is a plastic sheet that is places in vulnerable areas of the paint where rocks might chip it. Typically in front of the back wheels

[pld]

Hello all,
I have multiple scratches on my silver car. I've been researching the forum about this product but most of the threads talk about fix chips and not scratches. Any experienced users can take a look at the scratches in the pictures and give me your 2 cents if you think DCC can do the job?

Also since I already own some OEM touch up paint at home. Is it better to apply the OEM paint as first layer and the apply DCC or the other way around or the OEM paint is unnecessary at all?

Many thanks for your feedbacks.

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Pretty sure.....................................you need a body shop for those HUGE scuffs. Or something that performs miracles; haven't found it yet.