Paint Chip
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Paint Chip
I was driving home from work and someone threw ? it hit my hood, made 2 chips, and 4 scuffs. I took it to the acura dealer, my salesman told me not to worry, they would airbrush it and it would look amazing. I picked up my car and they didn't airbrush it. THEY USED TOUCH UP PAINT! Not only on the scratches but also on the scuffs. It looks terrible! 
I could have done a better job myself! Any suggestions? I am very particular about my car, maybe even paranoid, but paint chips really upset me! 
Last edited by karen; Jan 11, 2006 at 07:35 PM.
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LOL,...easier said than done is right.
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
Karen, would you be willing to go to a detailer to get the problem fixed up? That would be the easiest thing to do if you are willing to pay for it. If not,...get reading haha.
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
Karen, would you be willing to go to a detailer to get the problem fixed up? That would be the easiest thing to do if you are willing to pay for it. If not,...get reading haha.
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Originally Posted by West6MT
LOL,...easier said than done is right.
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
By the summer, I want to get comfortable wet sanding.
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Originally Posted by VB87
Since you live around this area, I could show you how to do it once winter is over.
By the summer, I want to get comfortable wet sanding.
By the summer, I want to get comfortable wet sanding.
Do you know where I can get a PC for a reasonable price??? I looked in Canadian Tire, but the two models they have are so expensive. I dont really want to spend over $200 on a PC if I dont have too.
Anyway, thank you very much for offering to help me out.
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Shhhhhhhhhh.............Try it on your neighbors car first.....=)
Last edited by West6MT; Jan 12, 2006 at 04:21 PM.
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Originally Posted by West6MT
LOL,...easier said than done is right.
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
Karen, would you be willing to go to a detailer to get the problem fixed up? That would be the easiest thing to do if you are willing to pay for it. If not,...get reading haha.
I am too scared to try polishing my paint myself (let alone wet sanding or compound),...I am not doing it myself until I get someone to show me how to do it properly (and when I get my PC this spring).
Karen, would you be willing to go to a detailer to get the problem fixed up? That would be the easiest thing to do if you are willing to pay for it. If not,...get reading haha.
Burning Brakes
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I would just get a good detailer to fix it. Make sure the person knows how to wet sand and polish well. You've been through the Acura dealer and did not do a good job, why go back to them?
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I'd have to see a picture to say whether I think a detailer could fix it, but if I had to guess I would say yes - with the right touchup paint (you'll need to provide that), it should be repairable. To give you an idea of what you can do with touchup/wetsand/polish, here's some grocery cart damage I fixed recently.
This is a before/after - the scratches were about 5 inches long and to the metal. The after is after sanding and the first compounding step.
The original damage was in the red circle.
btw, if anyone in the GTA needs help wetsanding/detailing/polishing etc, I'm always up for it.
This is a before/after - the scratches were about 5 inches long and to the metal. The after is after sanding and the first compounding step.
The original damage was in the red circle.
btw, if anyone in the GTA needs help wetsanding/detailing/polishing etc, I'm always up for it.
Burning Brakes
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Originally Posted by JackieO
btw, if anyone in the GTA needs help wetsanding/detailing/polishing etc, I'm always up for it.
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Originally Posted by VB87
I would just get a good detailer to fix it. Make sure the person knows how to wet sand and polish well. You've been through the Acura dealer and did not do a good job, why go back to them?
I miss my 03 CL-S :(
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There's a nice "Chip & scratch repair" thing on the autopia site:
http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/inf-p...sh-clinic.html
They've got a section on how to level off & polish the touch-up paint. It looks complicated & hard, but I plan on trying it out in my TSX in a few months.
http://store.yahoo.com/autopia/inf-p...sh-clinic.html
They've got a section on how to level off & polish the touch-up paint. It looks complicated & hard, but I plan on trying it out in my TSX in a few months.
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Paint Scratch / Chip Repair:
Why repair paint chips and scratches; to improve the vehicles appearance, to prepare vehicle for lease return, increase retail value and to protect the vehicle from further damage. Chips and scratches aren't just aesthetically unpleasing, the exposed metal underneath may be prone to rusting or additional chipping. Fixing these spots with touch-up paint is an easy step in protecting your investment-
1.Apply isopropyl alcohol (ISP) to a Q-tip and dab on the rock chip or scratch a few times.
2.Take a clean towel and dry the paint chip.
3.With a utility knife cut the paint around the edge of the chip, the edge of the paint chip indentation will be slightly higher than the surrounding area and/or the edge of the chipped area may have separated from the metal surface or there could be some wax/dirt in the area or the paint may have oxidized on the edges (it is not absolutely necessary, but it does improve the results and will avoid leaving a dark outline)
4.Angle your blade toward the centre of the chip and press down gently. Work slowly and carefully, removing a small piece at a time, it’s not necessary to remove a lot of material. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) again and allow to dry.
5.With painters masking tape cover the area surrounding the rust spot
6.Use 3000 grit finishing paper and a Unigrit Sanding Block sanding block to remove any rust
7.Use an AutoSharp paint pen (http://www.autosharppen.com) colour matched to your vehicle. The pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book.
8.Do not to try to fix the chip in one application, apply a small amount of paint and allow to dry, repeat over a couple of days. Once the painted area is slightly higher than paint surface, allow to dry.
9.Once completely dry, using a 3000 grit finishing paper and a Unigrit Sanding Block (previously soaked for 4 hours or over night) to level touch-up paint with the surrounding paint surface
10.Use Woolite® or a car shampoo on the chip repair for lubrication.
11.Next, use the sanding block to reduce the high spot off of the chip repair, using the block in one direction only. Do not use a circular motion (it will produce swirls) or a back and forth motion and ensure the sanding block is always wet
12.Keep the area well lubricated with water and shampoo; otherwise it will dull the paint. A good car polish (Menzerna Final Polish II ) will restore the paints lustre
13.Once the surface appears level, dry it with a clean towel and inspect with your fingertips.
14.If you can feel a high spot, repeat the sanding process.
15.If done correctly, you will hardly notice the repair.
16.Finally apply wax/sealant protection
Alternative products-
a) Lanka Paint chip and scratch repair technologies - http://www. Langka.com /
http://www.langka.com/blob-eliminator-p-31.html
Langka and Metallic Paint-the reason metallic looks different after using the product is the metallic flakes migrate to the upper level of the paint surface while setting up. To counter this, use the blue sanding card on edge immediately after applying the touch up, like a razor.
This will remove most of the touch up while the metallic flakes are still suspended evenly throughout the paint, smearing the excess across the local area. Let dry and use the Langka to wipe away the smear tail left across the original (OME) paint.
b) A system called Sprayless Scratch Repair http://www.magictouchinc.com/
c) AutoSharp pen the pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book. http://www.autosharppen.com/
d) Final Touch is a unique restoration process designed to dramatically increase the quality of traditional "touch up" results. Restore your car in 15-30 minutes with Final Touch
http://www.touchup123.com/
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1.Apply isopropyl alcohol (ISP) to a Q-tip and dab on the rock chip or scratch a few times.
2.Take a clean towel and dry the paint chip.
3.With a utility knife cut the paint around the edge of the chip, the edge of the paint chip indentation will be slightly higher than the surrounding area and/or the edge of the chipped area may have separated from the metal surface or there could be some wax/dirt in the area or the paint may have oxidized on the edges (it is not absolutely necessary, but it does improve the results and will avoid leaving a dark outline)
4.Angle your blade toward the centre of the chip and press down gently. Work slowly and carefully, removing a small piece at a time, it’s not necessary to remove a lot of material. Clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (IPA) again and allow to dry.
5.With painters masking tape cover the area surrounding the rust spot
6.Use 3000 grit finishing paper and a Unigrit Sanding Block sanding block to remove any rust
7.Use an AutoSharp paint pen (http://www.autosharppen.com) colour matched to your vehicle. The pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book.
8.Do not to try to fix the chip in one application, apply a small amount of paint and allow to dry, repeat over a couple of days. Once the painted area is slightly higher than paint surface, allow to dry.
9.Once completely dry, using a 3000 grit finishing paper and a Unigrit Sanding Block (previously soaked for 4 hours or over night) to level touch-up paint with the surrounding paint surface
10.Use Woolite® or a car shampoo on the chip repair for lubrication.
11.Next, use the sanding block to reduce the high spot off of the chip repair, using the block in one direction only. Do not use a circular motion (it will produce swirls) or a back and forth motion and ensure the sanding block is always wet
12.Keep the area well lubricated with water and shampoo; otherwise it will dull the paint. A good car polish (Menzerna Final Polish II ) will restore the paints lustre
13.Once the surface appears level, dry it with a clean towel and inspect with your fingertips.
14.If you can feel a high spot, repeat the sanding process.
15.If done correctly, you will hardly notice the repair.
16.Finally apply wax/sealant protection
Alternative products-
a) Lanka Paint chip and scratch repair technologies - http://www. Langka.com /
http://www.langka.com/blob-eliminator-p-31.html
Langka and Metallic Paint-the reason metallic looks different after using the product is the metallic flakes migrate to the upper level of the paint surface while setting up. To counter this, use the blue sanding card on edge immediately after applying the touch up, like a razor.
This will remove most of the touch up while the metallic flakes are still suspended evenly throughout the paint, smearing the excess across the local area. Let dry and use the Langka to wipe away the smear tail left across the original (OME) paint.
b) A system called Sprayless Scratch Repair http://www.magictouchinc.com/
c) AutoSharp pen the pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book. http://www.autosharppen.com/
d) Final Touch is a unique restoration process designed to dramatically increase the quality of traditional "touch up" results. Restore your car in 15-30 minutes with Final Touch
http://www.touchup123.com/
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Originally Posted by VB87
Hey, nice to see someone close by. Where in the GTA are you? I could use some pointers in wetsanding, and West6MT would probably want to join too.
YA FOR SURE I AM. I was just down there today actually hahaha. I cant get enough info about car detailing. I would definately like to learn about wetsanding/compounding/polishing. Those are the three things I dont know/am not comfortable trying on my own without being shown how to do properly. AWESOME Jakieo.
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Originally Posted by karen
I was driving home from work and someone threw ? it hit my hood, made 2 chips, and 4 scuffs. I took it to the acura dealer, my salesman told me not to worry, they would airbrush it and it would look amazing. I picked up my car and they didn't airbrush it. THEY USED TOUCH UP PAINT! Not only on the scratches but also on the scuffs. It looks terrible! I could have done a better job myself! Any suggestions? I am very particular about my car, maybe even paranoid, but paint chips really upset me!
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Originally Posted by floridaowner
the hood chips easily on the tsx. i have a 2004 with several paint chips after driving on highway. Hopefully the 2006 i am now getting won't chip as bad. After a while you won't mind as much and will just appreciate the good car it is.
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