Advice to fix tiny chip
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Instructor
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From: Victorville Ca
Advice to fix tiny chip
I just noticed today that someone must have hit my door a tiny bit and i have a tiny chip in the paint. It is very very small but it is still chiipped down to the metal. I was thinking there must be a way to just get some touch up paint to make sure it doesnt spread and to make it look nicer. It is very very small so i dont feel like i need to take it in. Does anyone know of the process for me to fix this? I need to know EXACTLY what to buy and do. If you could outline the process or point me in the right direction i would really appreciate it. Thanks guys!
Jake hyten
Jake hyten
Burning Brakes
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From: Stark County Ohio
Originally Posted by Jhyten
lol. my cars ruined huh? ok well thanks for the help.
Do you really NOT know that your outer door panel is NOT metal??????
You totally missed his point.
Last edited by timemender; Sep 14, 2006 at 12:06 PM.
Drifting
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From: Ft Washington Md
Drifting
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You drive a glass car not a metal one /tease
I guess touchup paint of some sort would work. Me personally if its really tiny I'll let it go till I get another one or if its big just get the panel repainted. Sadly there is no real way to avoid those chips just get them redone every couple of years to keep it looking new. I plan on repainting my nose next year (It doesn't look bad at all but its got small chips as does one of my headlight covers and hood.) Think of it as a cost of ownership. Which reminds me I need to replace my drivers side BSM!
I guess touchup paint of some sort would work. Me personally if its really tiny I'll let it go till I get another one or if its big just get the panel repainted. Sadly there is no real way to avoid those chips just get them redone every couple of years to keep it looking new. I plan on repainting my nose next year (It doesn't look bad at all but its got small chips as does one of my headlight covers and hood.) Think of it as a cost of ownership. Which reminds me I need to replace my drivers side BSM!
Instructor
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From: South Texas
Chevrolet makes the perfect touch up kit. Got mine from Fichtner chevrolet. It has this really great pinpoint sanding brush (fiberglass threads), applicators, fine sandpaper and rubbing compound. All you need to fix a door chip like a pro. (you do need to buy the appropriate touch up paint at the same time....)
The instructions in the kit will walk you through it all.
The instructions in the kit will walk you through it all.
Last edited by Hoichi; Sep 14, 2006 at 12:25 PM.
Drifting
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Go the the car care section on this forum and do a search on paint chips. You'll see a post by VETFVER that lists detailed steps to repair the chip. I've followed this and it worked great for me. At least is passed the one foot test. (couldn't tell where the chip was unless I was with in a foot of the chip).
I also suggest the touch up paint that MidAmerica sells. If matched my Mill. Yellow very close. Good luck
I also suggest the touch up paint that MidAmerica sells. If matched my Mill. Yellow very close. Good luck
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Originally Posted by Hoichi
Chevrolet makes the perfect touch up kit. Got mine from Fichtner chevrolet. It has this really great pinpoint sanding brush (fiberglass threads), applicators, fine sandpaper and rubbing compound. All you need to fix a door chip like a pro. (you do need to buy the appropriate touch up paint at the same time....)
The instructions in the kit will walk you through it all.
The instructions in the kit will walk you through it all.
Call Bob, parts mgr, at Fichtner's. They're a CF supporting vendor.
The kit is about $10.
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Chip repair
Originally Posted by rrichar2591
Go the the car care section on this forum and do a search on paint chips. You'll see a post by VETFVER that lists detailed steps to repair the chip. I've followed this and it worked great for me. At least is passed the one foot test. (couldn't tell where the chip was unless I was with in a foot of the chip).
I also suggest the touch up paint that MidAmerica sells. If matched my Mill. Yellow very close. Good luck
I also suggest the touch up paint that MidAmerica sells. If matched my Mill. Yellow very close. Good luck
thanks for the great info and pointing everyone towards VETFVER's post.
your on probation now