Paint chip touchup...Prep question...

**asharma** · 08-22-2009, 02:11 PM

I ordered dr. color chip for some rash and chips on my hood...I have my hood sealed with several coats of zaino z2...what is the best and easiest way to prep the hood for dr. color chip so the paint will stick...?I`m a newbie so nothing to complicated please and thank-you...

**jopa489** · 08-22-2009, 03:42 PM

To strip the protection off, you can use a soap at paint prep ratio (such as CG Citrus Wash & Gloss), an AIO, or something like P21s TAW.

**asharma** · 08-22-2009, 03:48 PM

thanks, none of that in my local area, anything easier, or more commonly available?

**Legacy** · 08-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by asharma

thanks, none of that in my local area, anything easier, or more commonly available?

Just get some plain rubbing alcohol (IPA) from any drug store.

**asharma** · 08-22-2009, 03:56 PM

really????? just on the spots or all over the hood? will it hurt anything?? and sorry, what is IPA?

**Legacy** · 08-22-2009, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by asharma

really????? just on the spots or all over the hood? will it hurt anything?? and sorry, what is IPA?

You can cut the alcohol 50/50 or use it straight. Wipe down the whole hood if you plan to polish or wax, if not, just wipe down the area you are working on. And no it will not hurt your paint. IPA=Isopropyl Alcohol.

**asharma** · 08-22-2009, 04:03 PM

thans again...yes i plan to polish afterwards...have u done this before? what does it "technically" do to the zaino sealent?

**Legacy** · 08-22-2009, 04:15 PM

I have used gallons of IPA. Zaino is a tough sealant, so you may want to do several wipe downs. It will remove it from you paint and leave a squeaky clean surface for the touch up paint to bond. Prep Sol works great also. Walmart has a brand called Prep All, both are also good for preping paint.