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  • How can i make it flush?

    How can i get this repaired chip flush with the existing paint?




    Help would be appreciated,
    Thanks Anthony,
    "Learning Everyday To Spend More Money"

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  • #2
    Re: How can i make it flush?

    Wet Sand
    Type Wet Sanding in YouTube and you should get a 5 part series with Meguiars, watch those.
    Joel
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    Rejuvenation Auto Detailing
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    • #3
      Re: How can i make it flush?

      I love these
      Sanding Blocks

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      • #4
        Re: How can i make it flush?

        There should be a handle on the upper left side, push that down and magically it will flush.
        NOTE: Post count does not reflect actual detailing knowledge.

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        • #5
          Re: How can i make it flush?

          Originally posted by ColonelCash View Post
          There should be a handle on the upper left side, push that down and magically it will flush.
          If you've got a real high end unit, there will be a button in the centre of the top

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          • #6
            Re: How can i make it flush?

            There's this little lever you push down on the left side of it.

            You'll have to tape around the touched up area and just sand that very small area.

            Then you'll have to use a compound to take those scratches out.

            Mark K. just did this and could help you out
            Matt

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            • #7
              Re: How can i make it flush?

              "With rock chips, they should be touched up with paint first, then sanded back and buffed out. Got to prevent rust from starting in the chipped spot first. You build up the paint on the chip, sand it flat then polish it out. Done right no one can tell the difference."

              This is something that someone told me about touching up chips, although I have not done it yet. Also that you should let the paint cure for a good two weeks if not more to make sure it is rock hard so you dont s uck it back out when you buff if with a machine
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              • #8
                Re: How can i make it flush?

                I don't want to wet sand my hood because I have over 100 rock chips of all sizes on it. I don't have a problem applying the touch up paint, but I need to even this out after.

                Can't I use like Ultimate Compound or something with a DA?

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                • #9
                  Re: How can i make it flush?

                  Originally posted by ColonelCash View Post
                  There should be a handle on the upper left side, push that down and magically it will flush.
                  That is the first thing I thought of also. lol
                  quality creates its own demand

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                  • #10
                    Re: How can i make it flush?

                    Its easier to get an auto-sensor one, like in stores...
                    2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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