mpesik

Got a few stone chips on the hood and front bumper.
Like to hide the contrast.
I'm aware of touch up kits out there-BUT- which work as advertised?
Thankyou.

rgs944

I think that most people will say that touch up is only as good as the guy doing it. It seems to be like anything, experience and patience is the real key. I personally use a red magic marker (pretty hard to screw up) on the S4 that matches well on my car. It is easy for anyone to use and can be reapplied occasionally, works well for me because I wash rarely and keep the car covered.

JWise

I've been pleased with the results from the Langka product, which requires the purchase of touch-up paint from a source such as Paintscratch.com. I think AO has had good results with Dr. Colorchip, which provides the paint as part of the kit, although I haven't tried that one.

What color do you have? Metallics are harder to work with, as the metalflake has a tendency to settle in the repair. Multiple thin layers do best in this case. I suspect non-metallics are easier to repair although I have no experience with them.

mpesik

Hi- Car is Black.

JWise

Just buy a Sharpie.

Seriously, black should be a piece of cake with either of the products I referenced.

James Bailey

Just get a small touch up bottle of black HOWEVER never ever use the brush. USE A TOOTH PICK and put a very very small bit of color into the chip....wait a while and add a little bit more....wait longer and add more. You want to slowly fill in the chip until it is slightly above the surface of the paint. Let it cure a couple days then you can use polishing compound to smooth and blend the touch up. Clear coats are more difficult.

Podguy

You guys are more talented than I am. I have never had good luck with touching up chips and scratches. If you go with the blob approach Eastwood makes a tool for leveling runs. I have used it on runs and it works pretty well followed by buffing. The best I have down is with a flat block and some 600 followed by 1200 and 2500 grit and then buffing.

Griot's Garage sells a kit of small touch up swaps but I had no luck with them.

linderpat

I've had good luck with Dr Color Chip. AO has a good write up on it somewhere here too.

SanDiego928

here is the link I believe -

https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...olor-chip.html

i just need to actually figure out what color I have - I think mine was resprayed Prussian Blue....worth a shot