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Chuckmotor

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Do any of you ever use touch-up paint for little knicks and cuts that can't be removed? If so, can you polish and wax immediatly or does it need time to cure?
 
For the touch up job to be done correctly you must fill the chip with very thin layers of paint. I let the layers dry for 24 hrs just to be safe. Then it needs to be leveled (wet-sanding) and then coupounded to remove the sanding marks. Then use a finer polish to remove the compounding marks.



If you can do all that correctly you can't even tell the chip was there. :up
 
These are laquer paints, not high solid/low solvent like the factory applies.



So, dry time is short and 24 hours is plenty.





Ketch

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Ive heard of using a toothpick to put the paint in instead of that brush it comes with. I want to fill some paint chips in my hood... Is that langka stuff anygood. I've also heard of these new pens with paint to fill paint chips. Ill post the link...
 
First you need to clean the chip with something like Prepsol to remove any wax or sealant in the chip. Filling the chip with a toothpick is a good idea. You must go in thin coats, not one thick one. It may take several thin coats to fill the chip. I would allow 12-24 hours of dry time between each layer just to be safe. Fill the chip a little above the clear. Then you will need to level the chip, wet-sanding with a wet/dry sandpaper. I like 3M Imperial Wet/Dry 1500 grit. Wet-sand VERY SLOW. Don't go fast or you may go through the clear. Then once you are done wet sanding you need to compound to remove the sanding marks, some thing like 3M Perfect-It Fine Cut Rubbing Compound works well. Once you are done with that you need to remove the compounding marks with something like 3M SMR.



This can be a slow process, don't try to rush anything or you will not like the results you get.
 
AlBoston, I have used Langka on friends cars for about a year. It is good stuff for the average car, but it (in my experience) does not deliver the results that most of the folks on this board expect. While better than having a chip, it is still noticable.
 
I believe that there are detailed instructions in the forum archives and/or detailing tips. Do a search on Chip Repair.



While I'm at it, are there any additional steps to take for a 2 bottle paint. VW includes the paint and clear when purchasing touch-up paint.



How high should I let the color get before putting on the clear? How many coats of clear?
 
What I would add though is--->



Once the chip is leveled out ( this might take a few coats) apply a few coats of clear. Then follow SL's advice of leveling and polishing. Also, I would wait about 3-4 hours between coats of paint. As RON stated it is a fast drying paint.
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by AlBoston [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Here is that link for the touch up pens...

http://www.autosharppen.com/

I also would like to hear a good way to touch up paint chips, they are building up on my hood :mad: [/b]</blockquote>
According to the site they do not use lacquer paint but the paint the manufacturer uses. So you may get a closer match if you go this route.
http://www.autosharppen.com/benefits.htm
 
Good article. You might find even more info on paint touch ups using the Search key and/or using David Bs touchup article. Great sources of info. Laters
 
I just rinse mine real well and then hang it on the side of the bucket, by the time i am done detailing the car, it is dry.
 
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