The best paint chip solution!
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I drive a 2013 ML350
The best paint chip solution!
I ordered this stuff from Griots Garage, and it is awesome! The picture in the advertisement is realistic.
They send you a kit with paint that you dab on the road rash or chips, wipe off excess with a solution in the kit, and buff with a microfibre towel...done.
Easy to do, pretty clean, amazing results.
They send you a kit with paint that you dab on the road rash or chips, wipe off excess with a solution in the kit, and buff with a microfibre towel...done.
Easy to do, pretty clean, amazing results.
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From: Bradenton, FL
'87 560SL Sold, '99 SL500 For Keeps
I ordered this stuff from Griots Garage, and it is awesome! The picture in the advertisement is realistic.
They send you a kit with paint that you dab on the road rash or chips, wipe off excess with a solution in the kit, and buff with a microfibre towel...done.
Easy to do, pretty clean, amazing results.
They send you a kit with paint that you dab on the road rash or chips, wipe off excess with a solution in the kit, and buff with a microfibre towel...done.
Easy to do, pretty clean, amazing results.
Bob
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From: Ponte Vedra Beach FL/ Hampstead, London, England
'84 380 SL/ '02 XK8
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog.jsp?&SKU=50388
a) Lanka Paint chip and scratch repair technologies, is both a chemical and mechanical process, once the touch up paint has dried, The Blob Eliminator® will re-soften the paint, and the light rubbing mechanically begins to "smooth" down the excess paint, with the touch up paint now appearing on the cloth - http://www.langka.com/blob-eliminator-p-31.html - Langka and Metallic Paint-the reason metallic looks different after using the product is the metallic flakes migrate to the upper level of the paint surface while setting up. To counter this, use the blue sanding card on edge immediately after applying the touch up, like a razor. This will remove most of the touch up while the metallic flakes are still suspended evenly throughout the paint, smearing the excess across the local area. Let dry and use the Langka to wipe away the smear tail left across the original (OME) paint. - http://www.langka.com
b) A system called Sprayless Scratch Repair- http://www.magictouchinc.com/
c) AutoSharp pen the pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book. http://www.autosharppen.com/ Note: The newly applied paint will appear darker; it will eventually lighten to match once it has been exposed to UVR
d) Dr. ColorChip™ Paint Chip Repair system - http://drcolorchip.com/
Paint chip repair companies- (UK) http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.asp
e) Touchup123- Use detailer’s clay on panel to be treated, Wipe on Final Touch Compound to prep surface,
Wipe Colorfill on ENTIRE panel to cover all the blemishes, Wipe on Final Touch Compound to remove excess Colorfill, Wipe off haze of Final Touch Compound to leave a polished shiny finish, Touch up any left over larger chips with a brush (can be built up and smoothed out later with Final Touch Compound if desired) - http://www.touchup123.com/
Metallic paints, silvers and gold’s, have to be applied with care to avoid problems with the "colour flop". Colour flop is the term given when metallic flakes in the chip reflect light giving you a lighter or darker appearance. This is a variable that cannot be controlled, for best results; shake the paint very well to get the metallic flakes evenly distributed before you apply
f)Automotivetouchup.com dedicates itself to touch up paint, aerosol spray paint, and auto or car paint backed by a strong exact colour match guarantee for your basecoat/clear coat original finish. They offer touch up paint packaged in aerosol spray paint cans and touch up bottles with a brush in cap applicator as well as auto paint packaged in pints and quarts cans.
They guarantee your touch up paint or spray paint to match the original factory finish on all vehicles. Orders are custom matched to your vehicle using your original factory paint code and the highest computer technologies available. Not only is their touch up paint the exact colour; the size of metallic and pearl colour is the same in your paint.
g) Touch-Up Magic Application:
1.Thoroughly clean each chip or scratch with a silicone remover and shampoo.
2.Cover chip or scratch with touch-up paint.
3.Allow paint to dry to touch, but not hard. (Time varies with paints)
4.Dab-on Touch-Up Magic, wait 15-30 seconds.
5.Rub across blob with a soft cloth.
6.May also use plastic razor blade if necessary (included)
7.After repair has completely dried (24 hours), follow with your favourite swirl remover and wax.
(http://www.topoftheline.com/scuff-remover-touch-up.html
a) Lanka Paint chip and scratch repair technologies, is both a chemical and mechanical process, once the touch up paint has dried, The Blob Eliminator® will re-soften the paint, and the light rubbing mechanically begins to "smooth" down the excess paint, with the touch up paint now appearing on the cloth - http://www.langka.com/blob-eliminator-p-31.html - Langka and Metallic Paint-the reason metallic looks different after using the product is the metallic flakes migrate to the upper level of the paint surface while setting up. To counter this, use the blue sanding card on edge immediately after applying the touch up, like a razor. This will remove most of the touch up while the metallic flakes are still suspended evenly throughout the paint, smearing the excess across the local area. Let dry and use the Langka to wipe away the smear tail left across the original (OME) paint. - http://www.langka.com
b) A system called Sprayless Scratch Repair- http://www.magictouchinc.com/
c) AutoSharp pen the pen itself is very easy to use. You simply shake it, depress the felt tip a few times to start the paint flow, and then begin to "colour" paint into the damaged areas, much like you would highlight a section of text in a book. http://www.autosharppen.com/ Note: The newly applied paint will appear darker; it will eventually lighten to match once it has been exposed to UVR
d) Dr. ColorChip™ Paint Chip Repair system - http://drcolorchip.com/
Paint chip repair companies- (UK) http://www.chipsaway.co.uk/index.asp
e) Touchup123- Use detailer’s clay on panel to be treated, Wipe on Final Touch Compound to prep surface,
Wipe Colorfill on ENTIRE panel to cover all the blemishes, Wipe on Final Touch Compound to remove excess Colorfill, Wipe off haze of Final Touch Compound to leave a polished shiny finish, Touch up any left over larger chips with a brush (can be built up and smoothed out later with Final Touch Compound if desired) - http://www.touchup123.com/
Metallic paints, silvers and gold’s, have to be applied with care to avoid problems with the "colour flop". Colour flop is the term given when metallic flakes in the chip reflect light giving you a lighter or darker appearance. This is a variable that cannot be controlled, for best results; shake the paint very well to get the metallic flakes evenly distributed before you apply
f)Automotivetouchup.com dedicates itself to touch up paint, aerosol spray paint, and auto or car paint backed by a strong exact colour match guarantee for your basecoat/clear coat original finish. They offer touch up paint packaged in aerosol spray paint cans and touch up bottles with a brush in cap applicator as well as auto paint packaged in pints and quarts cans.
They guarantee your touch up paint or spray paint to match the original factory finish on all vehicles. Orders are custom matched to your vehicle using your original factory paint code and the highest computer technologies available. Not only is their touch up paint the exact colour; the size of metallic and pearl colour is the same in your paint.
g) Touch-Up Magic Application:
1.Thoroughly clean each chip or scratch with a silicone remover and shampoo.
2.Cover chip or scratch with touch-up paint.
3.Allow paint to dry to touch, but not hard. (Time varies with paints)
4.Dab-on Touch-Up Magic, wait 15-30 seconds.
5.Rub across blob with a soft cloth.
6.May also use plastic razor blade if necessary (included)
7.After repair has completely dried (24 hours), follow with your favourite swirl remover and wax.
(http://www.topoftheline.com/scuff-remover-touch-up.html
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From: Bradenton, FL
'87 560SL Sold, '99 SL500 For Keeps
Wow, TOGWT, thanks for putting this list together!
In your experience, can you recommend a 'single best solution', or is it application dependent? My paint is a silver metallic...any additional hints/tips in working with paint like this based on your experience?
Bob
In your experience, can you recommend a 'single best solution', or is it application dependent? My paint is a silver metallic...any additional hints/tips in working with paint like this based on your experience?
Bob
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Bradenton, FL
'87 560SL Sold, '99 SL500 For Keeps
BlackLiquorish8,
I've read that the moderator of the SL Forum at benzworld.org did his black SL w/ Dr. ColorChip and was very pleased with the results.
Bob
I've read that the moderator of the SL Forum at benzworld.org did his black SL w/ Dr. ColorChip and was very pleased with the results.
Bob
