Paint chip touchup

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 13, 2004 | 11:09 PM
  #1  
49er's Avatar
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 206
Likes: 3
From: Canada, Big Smoke, Down by the River
Paint chip touchup

I recently touched up some paint chips or redone them. Near the grill i painted it poorly and now i would like to know if some sort of polisher will hide my mistakes. I thought that Colour magic that hide swirl marks can blend my paint chip to a glossy finish. Are there any other products out there that can get rid of the harsh brush marks and daps i left behind.
I will try to cover it again with some clearcoat leaving behind a raised surface of the paint chip area.
Reply
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 01:04 PM
  #2  
BC's Avatar
BC
nearsighted visionary
 
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 731
Likes: 0
From: Gresham, Oregon
Here is my plan. I went to NAPA and bought a couple of sheets of 1500 grit. Will use hole punch to make a few discs. Contact cement discs to pencil eraser. Sand, polish, and, for me, Zaino. Good luck. With our paint, you'll have plenty of opportunities to hone your skills.
Reply
Old Jul 14, 2004 | 08:24 PM
  #3  
49er's Avatar
Thread Starter
Instructor
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 206
Likes: 3
From: Canada, Big Smoke, Down by the River
Thanks it worked i used 1000 grit then 1500 grit sandpaper. The clear coat around the painted repaired area went dull from a glossy shine, it got me worried. Once i used some Turtle Wax polishing compound i polished then waxed it with Turtle wax with teflon it came out great.
I know turtle wax is to abrasive but this was some old stuff i had laying around.
What should i use for a polisher for my car Meguiar's NXT, or ZYMOL, Scratch X, and for a wax maybe something with carnuba Nu-Finish or Meguiar 3 stage?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
rp_guy
Member Cars for Sale
9
Jul 16, 2017 07:33 AM
bluetl04
Non-Automotive & Motorcycle Sales
12
Aug 16, 2016 02:49 PM
detailersdomain
Wash & Wax
3
Oct 9, 2015 10:13 PM
jmaxima03
Member Cars for Sale
1
Sep 27, 2015 10:22 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:23 AM.