Repairing a little chip?

micks_address

Hi Folks,

Managed to chip my car door yesterday with the key... don't ask just was rushing and smashed it into the door as i was reaching for the handle to open..

Small little chip out of the door.. i have some touch up paint at home right colour etc.. whats the best way to approach it? I was thinking just getting a cotton bud or something and putting a little dot of paint into the chip? Its tiny.. so not very obvious but once you know its there its kinda bugs me

Any advice appreciated

Cheers,
Mick

vectra

Clean it with ipa.
Use a toothpick to drop the tiniest bit of paint in there.
Allow it overnight to dry
Hopefully it will look hollow.
Drop some clear lacquer in there to form a little dome.
Allow as long as possible to dry. Overnight at least.
If you are happy with that then fine.
If not then a little wet sand with very fine waterpaper > 2500 or lighter
Fuff up and smile.

micks_address

vectra wrote: »

Clean it with ipa.
Use a toothpick to drop the tiniest bit of paint in there.
Allow it overnight to dry
Hopefully it will look hollow.
Drop some clear lacquer in there to form a little dome.
Allow as long as possible to dry. Overnight at least.
If you are happy with that then fine.
If not then a little wet sand with very fine waterpaper > 2500 or lighter
Fuff up and smile.

The lacquer and IPA you refer to - where the handiest place i could find it?



Cheers,
Mick

vectra

micks_address wrote: »

The lacquer and IPA you refer to - where the handiest place i could find it?



Cheers,
Mick

IPA > Chemist I get mine.

Lacquer > Touch up pen at local Autofactor or Halfords.

micks_address

is this the laquer pen?

http://www.halfords.ie/motoring/paints-body-repairs/specialist-decorative-paints/halfords-chip-scratch-repair-pen-lacquer

Cheers,
Mick

Atlantic Dawn

Be really careful what your doing, any time I have went at chips it can end up like this pretty quickly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mdwAkWvWMw

micks_address

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Be really careful what your doing, any time I have went at chips it can end up like this pretty quickly...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mdwAkWvWMw

This will definitely be a case of less is more

vectra

LOL

No, Take it easy and tiny drop of paint at a time.
Once colored, top with lacquer. You may be happy with that.

JAMES VTI S

Stay away from halfors and get OEM supplies.

vectra

JAMES VTI S wrote: »

Stay away from halfors and get OEM supplies.

I have used Halfords on a few occasions for touch up paints and never had an issue with them.

JohnBoy26

vectra wrote: »

I have used Halfords on a few occasions for touch up paints and never had an issue with them.

+1 for touch ups halfords paint will do fine. I usually get the pre mixed aerosol (if the right color is available on the shelf) for about €10. I spray a bit into the cover and use toothpick to fill in the chip with the paint. I only used their chip repair kit once and didn't find it great tbh.

micks_address

I have touch up paint directly from Honda... just going to get the lacquer from halfords

JAMES VTI S

They mixed paint for me and it was 50 Shades of grey.

Mr Detail

Had a few issues with Halford paint myself. I use motor colour online. Great service.

Vectra if your using much ipa and being charged slightly over the top from the chemist, drop me a pm. I have litres and litres of the stuff.

vectra

Mr Detail wrote: »

Had a few issues with Halford paint myself. I use motor colour online. Great service.

Vectra if your using much ipa and being charged slightly over the top from the chemist, drop me a pm. I have litres and litres of the stuff.

I think last time I paid around €8 or so for a 250ml bottle.

Mr Detail

vectra wrote: »

I think last time I paid around €8 or so for a 250ml bottle.

That's not too bad. I sent someone in around a year ago for some and they told me they got it and it cost €12. Fine I thought until I seen the bottle. 100ml.

I sell 250ml for 3.99 online (for professional use only) ahem.