Cought a Rock, chipped my front end Help!

pokeyl · 12-29-2010, 11:34 AM

What is the best repair or way to hide a stone chip on the front bumper? It's pin-head size, and deep, right throught the paint. Or I can just leave it?

PapoZalsa · 12-29-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by pokeyl

What is the best repair or way to hide a stone chip on the front bumper? It's pin-head size, and deep, right throught the paint. Or I can just leave it?

I got one on the hood, is going to stay like that until Spring.

Don't know how it will look with touch-up paint.

phantom21 · 12-29-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

I got one on the hood, is going to stay like that until Spring.

Don't know how it will look with touch-up paint.

Yeah, I've got two on the hood...one is HORRIBLE. I was scared to hit it with touch up making it look even more noticable. I've just left it along for now. I figured after a couple more, I will get it sprayed and put a clear bra on it; which I should have done in the beginning. If there is a way to fix it without spraying, I would do that then clear bra it.

Any ideas?

Holliday · 12-29-2010, 12:33 PM

Dr.ColorChip Custom Automotive Touch-Up Paint Kit - Dr. ColorChip: Automotive Paint Chip Repair Systems works and the best is a clear bra

Fly1 Motorsports · 12-29-2010, 05:21 PM

FWIW, I would avoid Dr Color Chip at all costs. I have a pearl white 370, and it didn't even come close to matching. Clear bra is a must...and for touch ups -stick to dealer paints.

Junior370z · 12-29-2010, 05:45 PM

Yes go with the dealer paint or go to a body shop and have them color match one for you.

fins · 12-29-2010, 06:39 PM

dealer touchup paint and Langka to smooth it out...

NXXT · 12-29-2010, 06:54 PM

I don't know how easy it is to use but I've seen some really great touch up jobs with a syringe with a tiny brush at the end

Touch-Up Paint Syringes, 2 Count - Griot's Garage

best thing to do is get one of those and get the touch paint pen as well ... I just can't find myself to trust the pen because it rarely leaves a smooth finish ..

if not time to call The Junkman

rtrono · 12-29-2010, 07:48 PM

I used Dr Color Chip when I caught a rock ding on my hood. You can see it if you look but it is a lot better than not doing anything.

sonic370 · 12-29-2010, 08:35 PM

i got a dealer touch up stick. for my MB. cost under 15.00
i had a small chip on front of the hood. so far it's worked pretty good.

no one but me could tell where its at. when its time to trade.

PapoZalsa · 12-29-2010, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

i got a dealer touch up stick. for my MB. cost under 15.00
i had a small chip on front of the hood. so far it's worked pretty good.

no one but me could tell where its at. when its time to trade.

I will probably go with the touch up stick.

rj45 · 12-30-2010, 10:04 AM

I use small artist's brushes. They're much more accurate than the thick brush included with most OTC touch-up paints. A magnifying glass is helpful, too.

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sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	i got a dealer touch up stick. for my MB. cost under 15.00 i had a small chip on front of the hood. so far it's worked pretty good. no one but me could tell where its at. when its time to trade.

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rj45 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA Posts: 60 Drives: 40th Anniversary Z Rep Power: 15	I use small artist's brushes. They're much more accurate than the thick brush included with most OTC touch-up paints. A magnifying glass is helpful, too.