Touching up small chips

Z-WHIZ · 10-26-2010, 07:25 PM

Hey guys before winter hits, I wanted to touch up some of the small chips I've accrued over time. I was thinking about getting it done professionally and my question is - has anyone else gone this route? If so, how were the results and what was the cost?

Just as some background, none of the chips are large at all (most of them in the wheel arch area) and my car is black.

kenchan · 10-26-2010, 08:11 PM

Id try that blot and swipe or watever its called. Or langka. Ck with junkman in the detailing forum.

webnola · 10-26-2010, 09:37 PM

I touched up a number of chips on my hood and fenders recently and it turned out really good. Just get a small bottle of paint from Touch Up Paint Online - Remove Car Scratches and use the end of a toothpick to apply the paint if the chips are really small. Cost about $12 total.

Z-WHIZ · 10-28-2010, 02:56 AM

Thx for the advice guys, I guess I'll try and do it myself and see how it turns out.

Junkman2008 · 10-29-2010, 05:27 AM

There are two products specifically designed for the novice in paint chip repair. One is called the Langka System and the other is by Dr. Colorchip. Either will work with the Langka System being the one that requires the most amount of time and patience. As long as you use the products exactly as the manufacturer directs, you will have success with either product.

kenchan · 10-29-2010, 12:23 PM

...and dont over-estimate the average joe, right junkman?

10-26-2010, 07:25 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Touching up small chips Hey guys before winter hits, I wanted to touch up some of the small chips I've accrued over time. I was thinking about getting it done professionally and my question is - has anyone else gone this route? If so, how were the results and what was the cost? Just as some background, none of the chips are large at all (most of them in the wheel arch area) and my car is black.

10-29-2010, 05:27 AM	#5 (permalink)
Junkman2008 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 1,048 Drives: 2001 Corvette Coupe Rep Power: 10259	There are two products specifically designed for the novice in paint chip repair. One is called the Langka System and the other is by Dr. Colorchip. Either will work with the Langka System being the one that requires the most amount of time and patience. As long as you use the products exactly as the manufacturer directs, you will have success with either product. __________________ "Marines - Making the other guy die for his country for over 200 years."

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10-26-2010, 08:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Id try that blot and swipe or watever its called. Or langka. Ck with junkman in the detailing forum.

10-26-2010, 09:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
webnola Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: CA Posts: 6 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 15	I touched up a number of chips on my hood and fenders recently and it turned out really good. Just get a small bottle of paint from Touch Up Paint Online - Remove Car Scratches and use the end of a toothpick to apply the paint if the chips are really small. Cost about $12 total.

10-28-2010, 02:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z-WHIZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Philly Posts: 115 Drives: 370 Base Rep Power: 16	Thx for the advice guys, I guess I'll try and do it myself and see how it turns out.

10-29-2010, 12:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	...and dont over-estimate the average joe, right junkman?