simple rock chip repair Question

[dlampe]

I was wondering what the trick was for fixing rock chips. I have tried the autozone paint that looks like a fingernail polish applicator, then sanded it smooth and the chip repair doesn't have the same look. Are these repair paints a two part process and how do you make it blend in? I am interested in any tricks of the trade.

[DAVID GAGNARD]

I use my daughters fingernail paint..... She must have 40 little bottles in an overnight case,found one color close enough for me to live with and I like the little paint brush......Most of my rock chips are behind the rear tires and low,so you can get by without an exact match.....

David

[sp1410]

dlampe,

I've seen "The Pro" in action. He uses a hypodermic syringe to make the repair. That provides a resevoir of paint and a very fine delivery method via the needle.

He also uses a magnifying glass while doing it. Remember to fully clean the chipped area (Prep Sol, etc) prior to applying any paint.

[Ron61]

Dlampe,

I like Davids answer and I also use a tooth pick for the tiny ones. I had my car painted white for a reason. Put a dab of paint in a cap, use a tooth pick with the end cut off to match the size of the ding, and dab some on. Also, my car isn't a show car, so I don't worry about not being able to see it, but you still have to look close. I also got some very fine touch up brushes at a local paint store and they work great for larger dings. They are just little yellow handled ones about 4 inches long with a tiny ball of something on the end to apply the paint with.

Ron

[Tony Radford]

Try the following site for the Langka repair kit. I bought one a while back. It takes a little more finess and patience than I've got. Bottom line is you dab paint in the recess until you've over filled. Let it cure for a few days and rub the paste over is until it is flush with the surrounding surface. It's pretty cheap.

Stone chip repair

[rdorman]

I have also used Langka with good results. If you are not using factory touch up paint then it will have to dry for some time (read a month!). I use fine point brushes from a hobby shop. The syringe idea is interesting! When finished, buff it out. Use a wax remover before the paint.
Rick

[trularin]

I'll second the wax remover!

It is a pain to have the chip peal or fall out... because it didn't bond.