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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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What is the best way to touch up a few stone chips?

Or is it better to leave it alone??
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Old Aug 6, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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My rule is that if the chip has not gotten all the way through the paint (i.e., there it no "white" showing), I leave it alone. The paint blob will be more noticable than the chip. If the hole is white, however, then I use a micro brush from Griot's Garage and some GM touch-up paint. The micro brush is the size of a large needle, and it does a good job. You'll still see the mark if you're up close (less than 18 inches), but otherwise unnoticable.
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Originally Posted by MNVette
My rule is that if the chip has not gotten all the way through the paint (i.e., there it no "white" showing), I leave it alone. The paint blob will be more noticable than the chip. If the hole is white, however, then I use a micro brush from Griot's Garage and some GM touch-up paint. The micro brush is the size of a large needle, and it does a good job. You'll still see the mark if you're up close (less than 18 inches), but otherwise unnoticable.
Nicely put!
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