I first used Dr. Colorchip on my Ruby Red 15’. It was recommended by a good friend. RR is a difficult color to match. I found the process easy and the coverage excellent. Larger/deeper chips will need multiple coats to level out the paint but that is true with any of the touch ups.
With a paint pen you can remove it completely not just make it "not to be too noticable". The only difference between the results is how much work and time do you want to put in. I ordered paint pen directly from my local Ford dealer. First step is to clean the surface and let it dry. Then you paint the chip and you let the sun burn the paint for a few days. The paint will shrink in volume over the next few days. After let's say 2-3 hotter days, you wet sand the surface and remove excess paint until it is smooth. Some say 2500 grit sandpaper does the job, but I do not recommend using 2500 grit sandpaper. It will leave pretty deep holograms in the clear coat which makes it harder to correct. Instead use 5000 and 7000 grit (put them in a jar with water and soap and let them soak for at least 1-2 hours). It will take much longer to sand excess paint down, but it is much safer to use them and easier to remove holograms. If there is still some dent visible, you repeat to process. If the dent is not visible after 2-3 applications and the surfase is perfectly smooth on a touch, you can apply clear coat. Also keep in mind that clear coat also needs few days to mature. Finally you wet sand excess clear coat. Holograms after wet sanding can be easilly removed with good cut compound by hand, but you will get the best results using rotary or DA machine, just make sure you use the right compound for the method you choose. This will take 1-2 weeks with some 20-30 minutes of work, but you can make the rock/paint chip completely invisible. I used Scholl Concepts orange pad and S30+ and S40 coupound to remove 5000 grit sanding hallmarks and hairlines that you can see on the last photo. Hope it helpsHey guys my I had a sticker on my back bumper that I wanted removed and during the process of taking it off some paint came off with it , the chip is a bit larger than a pinky nail. Would a paint pen hide this well enough to not be too noticeable thanks !
Touch up paint will help, I got one from the dealership a while back. I had something similar to this and it worked, a lot better than before.Hey guys my I had a sticker on my back bumper that I wanted removed and during the process of taking it off some paint came off with it , the chip is a bit larger than a pinky nail. Would a paint pen hide this well enough to not be too noticeable thanks !
Wow that was extremely informative thank you so much honestly , I’m very scared to use any sand paper out of fear of hitting spots that as of now are in great shape , do you try to avoid sanding anything but specifically the part your re painting or do you do the general area of it ? Again thank you!With a paint pen you can remove it completely not just make it "not to be too noticable". The only difference between the results is how much work and time do you want to put in. I ordered paint pen directly from my local Ford dealer. First step is to clean the surface and let it dry. Then you paint the chip and you let the sun burn the paint for a few days. The paint will shrink in volume over the next few days. After let's say 2-3 hotter days, you wet sand the surface and remove excess paint until it is smooth. Some say 2500 grit sandpaper does the job, but I do not recommend using 2500 grit sandpaper. It will leave pretty deep holograms in the clear coat which makes it harder to correct. Instead use 5000 and 7000 grit (put them in a jar with water and soap and let them soak for at least 1-2 hours). It will take much longer to sand excess paint down, but it is much safer to use them and easier to remove holograms. If there is still some dent visible, you repeat to process. If the dent is not visible after 2-3 applications and the surfase is perfectly smooth on a touch, you can apply clear coat. Also keep in mind that clear coat also needs few days to mature. Finally you wet sand excess clear coat. Holograms after wet sanding can be easilly removed with good cut compound by hand, but you will get the best results using rotary or DA machine, just make sure you use the right compound for the method you choose. This will take 1-2 weeks with some 20-30 minutes of work, but you can make the rock/paint chip completely invisible. I used Scholl Concepts orange pad and S30+ and S40 coupound to remove 5000 grit sanding hallmarks and hairlines that you can see on the last photo. Hope it helps
Honestly, I know I was supposed to prep the area before base and top coat but I didn't. I just cleaned the area let it dry then base and top.
Dave try using just the touch up (as per direction) first. It will be good practice in building up the paint in multiple layers. If, after you are done, it is still to noticeable to you then you can move into something a little more involved. I would not suggest practicing sanding on a brand new car.
You're welcome
I was scared too and I also wouldn't wet sand clear coat without any knowledge. I spent good two weeks researching how to do it properly and also called some local paint shops to get some advices on how to do it and what to avoid. But to tell the truth, I never done this before and this was my first time.
Surprised it washed off your skin but not your nails.Honestly, I know I was supposed to prep the area before base and top coat but I didn't. I just cleaned the area let it dry then base and top.
It was pretty bad before.
