hood resprayed
01-22-2006, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Kar don
The nano clear can be purchased and resprayed on the car.
This is true as its a PPG product and I believe its called "cerami-clear"...
The problem is the paint has to be baked at a high temp and unless your stripping your car of its interior and components, its nearly impossible to duplicate the way its done at the factory...
01-22-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by kaggz1227
anyone have any success with touchups done by a body shop? i tried a few spots myself and they didnt come too hot
Good luck.
01-22-2006, 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
I never use the supplied brush with the touch up paint, but rather use a tooth pick or needle to apply the paint. This enables you to apply a very small amount in a very small area. No need to try to spead it around, just touch the surface with the needle or tooth pick and let it flow down to fill the chip. Don't worry if the spot of paint applied looks higher than the original paint finish, it will shrink down as it drys. This has always worked for me.
Good luck.
Good luck.
01-22-2006, 11:19 PM
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I bought a touch up paint kit from my dealer. Comes with the paint and a separate bottle for the clear coat. I warmed up the bottle of paint by dipping it into boiling water. This warms up the paint making it thinner and easier to apply. Then I bought a #0 fine point painter's brush at my local Aaron Bros store. Just dip the brush into the paint then a slight dab onto the chipped area. Fill the rest with clear coat.
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01-22-2006, 11:24 PM
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Ryda,
You mean this clear coat just comes in a spray can, and you spray it on your car, like spray paint? I find it hard to believe the end result is a smooth surface? Am I missing something?
You mean this clear coat just comes in a spray can, and you spray it on your car, like spray paint? I find it hard to believe the end result is a smooth surface? Am I missing something?
01-23-2006, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by CE750
Ryda,
You mean this clear coat just comes in a spray can, and you spray it on your car, like spray paint? I find it hard to believe the end result is a smooth surface? Am I missing something?
You mean this clear coat just comes in a spray can, and you spray it on your car, like spray paint? I find it hard to believe the end result is a smooth surface? Am I missing something?
CE750,
The container actually says Clear lacquer. I apologize for my selection of words, which may have caused the confusion. Should have used bottle instead of canister. Anyhow, the clear coat comes in the same kind of bottle as the paint and its also applied with a brush. I didn't use it on my application, because I got lazy and kind of disappointed that even with the touch up paint was still noticeable. Entire kit costed $32.
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Oh yeah, that's the exact kit that I have.
01-23-2006, 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by W211 Ryda
I was also considering repainting my hood because of two big chips on my hood that were caused by the same rock that chipped my windshield. I wouldn't take my car anywhere else but an MB dealer so that they could use the same nano paint technology, but my only concern is whether or not my fenders would have to be repainted as well to get a perfect color match. Do you guys think it's possible to just have my hood painted and still have the color match with the fenders perfectly? I tried using touch up paint and its still noticeable. 
BTW, my paint is still in immaculate condition, waxed 4 times a year, and always garaged.
BTW, my paint is still in immaculate condition, waxed 4 times a year, and always garaged.
01-28-2006, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by HELL ONA HARLEY
MB should include this kit with every purchase, god knows you'll need it.
Heres mine, bought soon after delivery...
Heres mine, bought soon after delivery...
Got a new chip
I have clear guard as well, but it seems to always hit above the clear guard.thanks.
01-30-2006, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by superduper
Got a new chip I have clear guard as well, but it seems to always hit above the clear guard.
thanks.
I have clear guard as well, but it seems to always hit above the clear guard.thanks.
