Paint chip advise

Rangerz · 07-25-2013, 08:54 PM

Hello everyone,

I got a 2012 nismo about a month ago and the previous owner tried to fill this paint chip on the hood. It looks like he used finger nail polish as it has a noticeable blob.

I have Dr Chip on the way to repair this and a couple of others. I planned to go at it with some 1000 grit to smooth down the blob and then maybe a dental pick to get some of the old repair out before I use the Dr chip stuff.

any suggestions on how to do it better?
I have a pic of it but damned if I can figure out how to attach it.

Thanks.

cheshirecat · 07-26-2013, 11:14 AM

Rather than using the sandpaper, I would use Langka's blob eliminator to level off the excess paint. It works very well.

Arrvaxx · 07-26-2013, 11:21 AM

Sounds like a job for The Junkman... The Junkman - YouTube

/Angelo350Z/ · 07-26-2013, 11:35 AM

Everytime you get a pint chip, just apply wax to keep the metal from corroding. When the body panel becomes too riddled with paint chips, just get it painted. It's not worth stressing over something inevitable. My 350Z bumper is almost due a facial.

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 11:40 AM

i would use a 2000grit sanding block.

scottIN · 07-26-2013, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheshirecat

Rather than using the sandpaper, I would use Langka's blob eliminator to level off the excess paint. It works very well.

Yep. Langka says it will only work for 24 hours, but it will work long after the paint cures as long as it hasn't been baked. You can also try an aggressive clay - I've leveled blobs with it.

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 03:06 PM

im pretty sure this is wat i have..

cheshirecat · 07-26-2013, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

Yep. Langka says it will only work for 24 hours, but it will work long after the paint cures as long as it hasn't been baked. You can also try an aggressive clay - I've leveled blobs with it.

I've had the same experience. It has leveled down blobs that have been on a surface for months. It takes a bit longer for the compound to break down the paint but it works well.

kenchan · 07-26-2013, 03:22 PM

with a sanding block, you can get an even flat surface faster and with more accuracy.

Rangerz · 07-26-2013, 09:57 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys.

07-25-2013, 08:54 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Paint chip advise Hello everyone, I got a 2012 nismo about a month ago and the previous owner tried to fill this paint chip on the hood. It looks like he used finger nail polish as it has a noticeable blob. I have Dr Chip on the way to repair this and a couple of others. I planned to go at it with some 1000 grit to smooth down the blob and then maybe a dental pick to get some of the old repair out before I use the Dr chip stuff. any suggestions on how to do it better? I have a pic of it but damned if I can figure out how to attach it. Thanks.

07-26-2013, 11:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
Arrvaxx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Whore Island, MN Posts: 1,243 Drives: 40th F.I. Twin Turbo Rep Power: 18	Sounds like a job for The Junkman... The Junkman - YouTube __________________ 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary (#480 born 1/19/2010) Fast Intentions Twin Turbo \| Varis Arising II \| Limited Edition Recaro Sportster \| Tuned by Specialty Z \| 604hp 525 torque @14lbs boost on 100 octane

07-26-2013, 11:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Everytime you get a pint chip, just apply wax to keep the metal from corroding. When the body panel becomes too riddled with paint chips, just get it painted. It's not worth stressing over something inevitable. My 350Z bumper is almost due a facial. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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07-26-2013, 11:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	Rather than using the sandpaper, I would use Langka's blob eliminator to level off the excess paint. It works very well.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i would use a 2000grit sanding block.

07-26-2013, 03:06 PM	#7 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im pretty sure this is wat i have..

07-26-2013, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	with a sanding block, you can get an even flat surface faster and with more accuracy.

07-26-2013, 09:57 PM	#10 (permalink)
Rangerz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northern Utah Age: 59 Posts: 476 Drives: 2012 370 Nismo Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the feedback guys.