Paint chips...resolved
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2008 C350 Sport
Paint chips...resolved
This probably belongs in the detailing area and may have been posted about prior, but I am not sure how many of you actually look in that area, and I really think this is something everyone would benefit from.
I had a couple paint chips in my passenger rear door (pics attached) - I purchased the Dr.Colorchip repair kit and was completely satifised with the results on the door. I then proceeded to spent about an hour hitting every tiny little thing I could find in the front bumper area, no pics, but phenominal results as well.
I also purchased a kit for my wife's Silver RX, the results were great also, but it appears to me that darker colored cars would have the best results, based on my 2 vehicles (Silver and Steel Gray).
The steps are simple and there are video examples on the Dr. Colorchip site. If you have chips or small scratches, I recommend this product - reply with any questions...
I had a couple paint chips in my passenger rear door (pics attached) - I purchased the Dr.Colorchip repair kit and was completely satifised with the results on the door. I then proceeded to spent about an hour hitting every tiny little thing I could find in the front bumper area, no pics, but phenominal results as well.
I also purchased a kit for my wife's Silver RX, the results were great also, but it appears to me that darker colored cars would have the best results, based on my 2 vehicles (Silver and Steel Gray).
The steps are simple and there are video examples on the Dr. Colorchip site. If you have chips or small scratches, I recommend this product - reply with any questions...
Last edited by Scat01; Jun 7, 2011 at 11:15 AM.
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08-C350 black/black
Might have to try this. Does it affect the clearcoat in any way?
This is what my hood looks like..
http://my.is/forums/f221/dr-colorchi...66/index2.html
This is what my hood looks like..
http://my.is/forums/f221/dr-colorchi...66/index2.html
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2008 C300 Sport 6 Speed Manual, 1953 Chevy Bel-Air, 2015 Audi allroad, 1963 Chevy Apache
Got mine in the mail Fri but won't have a chance to try it until next weekend. Good to see some positive comments on hear as you never know who is acutally writing most online reveiws.
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Might have to try this. Does it affect the clearcoat in any way?
This is what my hood looks like..
http://my.is/forums/f221/dr-colorchi...66/index2.html
This is what my hood looks like..
http://my.is/forums/f221/dr-colorchi...66/index2.html
C300 - Make sure to follow the instruction to "smear" or "smooth out" the paint quickly after applying to each chip, it will make the 2nd step much easier - Also *** do not use pressure in step 2, let the blending solution do its job, just lightly press and continue sweeping back and forth, it will come off nicely***
BTW - the link above that takes you to a Lexus forum has a good DIY instructions in the initial post.
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It does not effect the clearcoat, after completing the 2nd step there is only paint remaining in the chip, not on the paint surrounding, and the area buffs up nice with a simple microfiber towel.
C300 - Make sure to follow the instruction to "smear" or "smooth out" the paint quickly after applying to each chip, it will make the 2nd step much easier - Also *** do not use pressure in step 2, let the blending solution do its job, just lightly press and continue sweeping back and forth, it will come off nicely***
BTW - the link above that takes you to a Lexus forum has a good DIY instructions in the initial post.
C300 - Make sure to follow the instruction to "smear" or "smooth out" the paint quickly after applying to each chip, it will make the 2nd step much easier - Also *** do not use pressure in step 2, let the blending solution do its job, just lightly press and continue sweeping back and forth, it will come off nicely***
BTW - the link above that takes you to a Lexus forum has a good DIY instructions in the initial post.
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What is causing all that damage to your hood? Stop tailgating man... ;-)
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08-C350 black/black
Ya, unfortunately there's construction all along my commute so the front end gets hammered by everything imaginable(dodged a 2x4 the other day). Eventually I'll have to repaint the hood, but the bumper and fenders aren't that bad.
). Eventually I'll have to repaint the hood, but the bumper and fenders aren't that bad.
