Paint Chips Advice

[C32 AMG]

See, I have 2 paint chips on my driver's side door panel:





I already used the touch-up paint to repair these area. As I know, the wet-sanding method and Lanka are two of the most effective methods to level the blobs but I am not an expert for these.

Since my car is silver color, if I use the captioned methods, the touch-up paint will never match my original color due to the light reflection.

Therefore, is there any alternative way to repair / make good of these paint chips? Such as using the 80 series or whatever?

Thanks.

[Marc08EX]

I've tried using the Langka technology from Mother's but I'm sad to say that it didn't work for me.. I don't know if I did anything wrong but I tried following the intructions and procedure.. Tough luck.

Maybe #83 to flatten the surface out?

The experts would have the correct idea.. hehehe!

[JG_Detailing]

I read on here that you could use a tooth pick or go to a art store and get a fine paint brush. the other thing you can do is go to a airbrush artist and they can do it for you.

[Mike Phillips]

Matching the look of the surrounding finish will be difficult to get exact, especially for a metallic finish. Most important though is to protect the area from further deterioration.

I find a fine tip artist paint brush to be helpful when applying touch up paint. If you can locate an artist supply store a triple ought brush, (#000) will work really well. A store employee can help you to locate one. Also pick up a small bottle of paint thinner to clean the brush when your through.

For chip repair, less is best, just apply a small amount of touch-up paint and let it dry completely before adding more.

Hope this helps...

Mike

[C32 AMG]

As I know in the United States, there are some people doing paint chips repair such as using the air brush technique. In my country, as most of you know, we do not much choices.

Just wondering, can I buy a air brush with a can of compressed air such as those model cars that I used to play as a teenager, and apply the same method to the paint chip area? That is, pour some OEM touch-up paint into the glass bottle and air brush that defective area.

Did anybody try this method before instead of hiring those paint chips specialists?

I used the tooth-pick to touch up the chips but the point is they never match to my original paint color. I believe silver color is one of the most difficult color for touching-up.

[seandoleer]

has anyone heard of the "leveling " system for paint chip repair? I believe it is similar to silk screening but on automotive finishes.

[imacarnut]

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