10-30-2021, 06:56 PM | #1 |
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First paint chip
So I've got my first paint chip. It's really small but I notice it. Before everyone starts lecturing me about PPF I'm just wondering if anyone has a great tried and true process for touch-ups that doesn't look worse than doing nothing? Thanks!
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10-30-2021, 08:04 PM | #2 |
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Dr colorchip. It won't look perfect but it's easy to use and it will make it more tolerable to look at
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03-09-2023, 12:11 PM | #5 |
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It depends on where the chip is located, I used BMW touch-up paint on my front bumper and then had PPF put on the car and it is hard to see. Needless to say, a chip on other parts of the car like the hood might stand out.
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03-09-2023, 01:48 PM | #6 |
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Has it actually gone through the paint? I had one on my door, it looks awful, but I had my detailer flat and polish it, you’d struggle to notice it now.
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03-09-2023, 03:07 PM | #7 |
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The first chip is liberating.
Now you can stop wasting precious time worrying and drive more. |
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03-09-2023, 03:53 PM | #8 |
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Apply your touch up paint with a toothpick, only the amount that will sit on the sharp end.
More than that and it will run down as a drip. Use a hair dryer in between coats, 3-4 coats and let that dry for 15-20 mins before applying the clear.
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Suggestions on where to get touch up paint?
Any suggestions on touch up (dealer?).... ?
My 2023 x5 eDrive mineral white metallic - got it first tiny chip on front of hood. I am used to getting those little bottles with the tiny brush, etc. Seems to work ok with toothpick, etc. Thanks |
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