03-30-2017, 09:30 AM | #23 | |
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03-30-2017, 01:58 PM | #24 |
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That is why I take mine to a pro. No trial and error and it is done right. It doesn't cost that much anyway.
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03-30-2017, 02:55 PM | #25 | |
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I do keep Dr. Color chip on hand in case I get a stone chip or mark on front lip or something, but beyond that get professional help.
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03-31-2017, 07:41 AM | #27 |
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you have sanded into the base, I would get someone to airbrush some clear on w reducer, or you could lay some of the dr color chip on it (basically over reduced single stage paint). If it looks normal when wet the clear should be sufficient.
do not feel to bad there are only about 2.5-3 mils of paint, sealer, primer and ecoat on the car, thats about the thickness of a sandwich bag. A guy blew his brake line on track in front of me, that fluid ate the paint off a lot of spots on my car, can't be touched up. Last edited by Pparana; 03-31-2017 at 08:06 AM.. |
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In my eyes it's a car and it's meant to be driven. It will get scratches, and I'll do my best to maintain it, but I'd rather put a couple hundred elsewhere like a performance upgrade. |
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03-31-2017, 08:08 AM | #29 | |
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not a commercial paint shop, we restore static displays for museums ( planes, tanks, missiles, ext). |
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03-31-2017, 08:50 AM | #30 |
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It feels like we are beating a dead horse here. For Christs sake if you don't know what you are doing and it does take it to a pro. People pay close to 50K for this car and then whine when it gets a boo boo. Whats a couple hundred bucks over going through the eternal hand wringing I am seeing here. My Jeep wrangler trail buddys would be laughing their ass off at this. Touch up paint? what is that.
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Personally I don't care if it's perfect. I was just asking for some advice from an experienced member of there is anything I can do to make it better, or if I should just leave it alone. |
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03-31-2017, 10:21 AM | #32 | |
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you can always practice on a junk panel. I think I'd leave it alone until you've fixed a scratch somewhere else and feel your capable enough to get perfect results on your BMW. |
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03-31-2017, 10:31 AM | #33 |
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Putting clear coat on can be a real bitch. I repainted part of my lower bumper on a 2007 335 convertible and after a year the clear coat turned light brown, did it again and same results a year later. Had a hard time matching the clear coat on a 2007 X3 bumper I was turning in on a lease also. I sometimes wonder if just leaving the clear coat off the scratch or area is better. Sounds easy and even following good instructions you have to have the right humidity, do it in light layers yada yada yada.
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03-31-2017, 11:27 AM | #35 | |
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Use as little paint as possible and don't try and get it perfect, you won't, and will likely make a bigger mess than if you just left the scratch there (been there, done that). If it must be repaired professionally, check w/ your dealer and see what shop they use. Use them. Actually bumpers can be rather easily repaired w/ excellent results. |
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To be clear neither does crap work, quite the opposite. Keenan is very good and Cavallo is great. |
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As mentioned before, it would be wise to practice on a piece of scrap until you are happy w/ your ability and the end result (or finally give up and leave the scratch alone or take it to a body shop). Starting on your car isn't likely to end with a good result unless you are extremely talented or blessed with good luck. I'd suggest going to Walmart and buy a 1/24 scale diecast and scratch it. Then try repairing it to your satisfaction. In the end you may find that the scratch, left alone looks better than a DIY repair. There is always the possibility that you may have a talent for this type of repair and investing in a airbrush and some other body repair supplies may be worth pursuing. Could even be the start of a small cottage business for yourself. Even the businesses that advertise minor body repairs at your home do not yield perfect results. I know, I've used one once. But, it is an inexpensive option that you can observe and ask questions. The fix will look better than the scratch and may provide you the expertise to do the next one yourself. I have come to admire all the professional tradesman for their craft. It may look easy, but it's not (to the average Joe). Generally it takes years of experience and the right equipment to get a perfect result (which is what we all want in the end). Last edited by USA-RET; 04-08-2017 at 09:13 AM.. |
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I recently got the BMW touch up kit for my alpine white 228i. I got the kit becuase of a few chips/sratches where the black plastic under the paint is showing and its a stark contrast to the white. I figured touching up those spots would make them less noticeable even if my work isn't the best.
I came here looking for tips but now i'm questioning even trying to do it. |
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04-17-2017, 09:23 AM | #40 | |
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https://www.drcolorchip.com/ |
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04-17-2017, 11:55 PM | #41 | |
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I ordered the Dr. Colorchip kit tonight. It will take a week or so to get the kit... I will try to get some before and after pics and post them. |
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04-18-2017, 10:33 AM | #42 | |
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Yes, please post the before and after pics. I know plenty of guys on the Corvette forum that used it to good effect. |
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05-26-2017, 09:54 AM | #43 | |
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Time, and mostly weather have not given me a chance to do it yet. |
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I've used the autostickers previously on metallic colours where I can't get the touch up paint to match on small scratches. In some instances I used them as a temporary measure until I had a proper repair done, in others they remained permanent if it was in a location that was not so visible. The quality and paint match of the brand I used were very good and they come in different sizes to suit the scratch.
For someone like me who does not possess the skill to do paintwork as a DIYer this was a good option. |
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