Best way to fix paint chips?

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UWAdventurer
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Best way to fix paint chips?

Post by UWAdventurer »

OK, we want to fix the hood chips on our 2 month old car. Don't want globs, any suggestions? Thanks in advance everyone.
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newvibeowner
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Re: Best way to fix paint chips? (UWAdventurer)

Post by newvibeowner »

I was told to use a toothpick and build the paint up and then let it drive and buff it or wax it. My car is 4 months old and i have 3 huge chips on the hood from rocks and of course I didn't get the touch-up advice before I did. I'm convinced the paint is also bad on the car.Hope this helps.sp
MoonDogg
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Re: Best way to fix paint chips? (newvibeowner)

Post by MoonDogg »

Quote, originally posted by newvibeowner » I'm convinced the paint is also bad on the car.Hope this helps.spI bet your right... I had my hood repainted under warrenty because of chips and stuff.. they claimed it as weather hazard and got it repainted... check with you dealer..
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03VibeGT6Spd
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Post by 03VibeGT6Spd »

I use a very small brush about the size of a tooth pick.I build it up then use a clear coat to make it even.The best paint I have found is the touch up bottles at walmart.They even have hard to find colors.If you do a good job you wont be able to see it.I figure I have over 100 chip's in my hood.You would think I live on a dirt road or drive the highway alot.If you need help with the touch up work, I'll do some demos at michigan meet.If anyone is interested!
Nik
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Post by Nik »

I'm about to fix a bunch of small chips on my abyys GT. I'm going to bust out my air brush I think. I'll let you know how it goes. ( I realize not everyone has an airbrush, but it will be a good test anyway.)
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