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Touch up paint questions...
I have a few very tiny spots on the hood which look like they are probably rock chips, and I just bought some touch up paint from the dealership to match the color/car. I'm getting ready to polish and apply a sealant/wax sometime in the next few weeks, and I'm curious if I should use a clear coat pen after applying the the touch up paint, or if it's even necessary. Also, after it's been applied, how long should I wait before I begin polishing and applying wax/sealant?
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
If the paint you buy comes with clear, use it. Then wait 2 weeks to polish/seal.
I’ve used Dr. ColorChip which has no clear and it worked really well.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
Sorry, I've never really read up on Dr. CC.
But, does it require any clear coat follow up?
Or is it a kind of a color-coded epoxy fix?
Excuse my ignorance. I should have read more threads on this.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
Originally Posted by PaulMys
Sorry, I've never really read up on Dr. CC.
But, does it require any clear coat follow up?
Or is it a kind of a color-coded epoxy fix?
Excuse my ignorance. I should have read more threads on this.
It comes with a liquid used to level it off and activate the hardening. Probably more like single stage because it’s one application, level it, done. Pretty easy to use and the color matched well. Bought it again now for wife’s car.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
Originally Posted by BSoares
It comes with a liquid used to level it off and activate the hardening. Probably more like single stage because it’s one application, level it, done. Pretty easy to use and the color matched well. Bought it again now for wife’s car.
Great info. Thank you.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
It seems pricey but once you use it, you will think it is worth it.
I used it on an eggshell crater from previous owner. I did one application and was pleased with the results.
I used the kit with the squeegee.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
Originally Posted by BSoares
If the paint you buy comes with clear, use it. Then wait 2 weeks to polish/seal.
Unfortunately it was only the paint. I didn't ask the Honda dealership if they had any type of clear coat to go with it, and they didn't volunteer any...so I'm guessing they don't offer it. But I do like your suggestion about the Dr. ColorChip...I wonder if they have and offer clear coat that they sell separately (?)
Originally Posted by spazzz
Originally Posted by BSoares
I’ve used Dr. ColorChip which has no clear and it worked really well.
It seems pricey but once you use it, you will think it is worth it.
I used it on an eggshell crater from previous owner. I did one application and was pleased with the results.
I used the kit with the squeegee.
@spazzz...are you referring to Dr. ColorChip? If so, then I guess if you used the kit that it does contain clear coat as well. I wonder if they sell that separately (?)
I also need touch up paint for a Kia, and I haven't checked with the Kia dealership but I have seen where I can get some online. Kind of pricey, though...
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
Originally Posted by BSoares
It comes with a liquid used to level it off and activate the hardening. Probably more like single stage because it’s one application, level it, done. Pretty easy to use and the color matched well. Bought it again now for wife’s car.
So does the liquid "replace" the need for a clear coat? Or just act as an agent to help in the application of it?
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I haven’t used Dr. ColorChip, but from the videos I’ve seen, you “smear” the paint into the chip without worrying about keeping the paint in the chip area and let it dry. Then you use the solvent to level the paint in the crater and remove the paint outside of it. It’s not going to be perfect but it looks good from a few feet away.
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Re: Touch up paint questions...
It’s like voodoo can’t tell you how it works but saw a car after and stuff works good. The paint you bought (touch up) usually needs to be wet sanded then cleared then cut & buffed (corrected). Dr color ship is way easier with about 90% results. If you look hard for them you’ll find em. Others will never even notice.
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