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Jun 18, 2009 | 07:17 AM

jfattizzi

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From: Bay Shore New York

Paint fix

I have a paint nick on the mirror. What does everyone use to fix those. I saw one product called something like paint doctor or just use the gm paint?

Jun 18, 2009 | 10:36 AM

HotRod68Camaro

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i use gm touchup paint, clean out the chip, apply very light coats 10-15min apart until its just above the level of the factory paint. let it cure for a week, then wetsand with 3000grit unitgrit paper. then polish it.

Jun 18, 2009 | 10:46 AM

jrose7004

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I do it with a very small brush. Filling the nick in with several light globs.

Jun 18, 2009 | 11:09 AM

jfattizzi

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Has anyone ever used this product:

www.drcolortrip.com

Jun 18, 2009 | 11:28 AM

HotRod68Camaro

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No, i have heard good things about it. like jrose7004 said, i got a fine tip brush from an art supply store.

Jun 18, 2009 | 01:50 PM

bucwheat

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I use a tooth pick on small ones.

Jun 18, 2009 | 02:09 PM

Cod

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I have a couple myself that need filled in but being a MY Vert i've been too chicken to do it

Jun 18, 2009 | 06:44 PM

tstar

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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15

I used the "Blob Elimminator" with good results. Also, check this out, they are awesome!

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...ouch+up+kit.do

Last edited by tstar; Jun 19, 2009 at 01:49 AM.

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Jun 19, 2009 | 12:36 AM

mosimann

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jfattizzi

Has anyone ever used this product:

www.drcolortrip.com

I used. No miracles, followed all the directions but 99% of the (light) scratches keep on the same place. Don't think it works as they advertise.

It's more a bandaid fix than something permanent.

Jun 19, 2009 | 12:52 AM

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FiberglassFan

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Originally Posted by HotRod68Camaro

I agree....Duplicolor paints are also good..

Jun 19, 2009 | 03:32 AM

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dieseldave56

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From: LaPine Oregon

Eastwood................

Just follow the proceedures and over fill the chip with paint. I always have a quart of whatever color the car is around. Let it dry completely. Then use a drip file to shave down the excess. http://www.eastwood.com/catalogsearc...file&x=14&y=10

Then wet sand & polish.