Dealing with a blob

[Brook]

Despite having tried to repair rock chips several times on various cars I never get any better at it. Every time I end up with blobs of paint. Toothpicks don't work, paper match sticks don't work, and the brush that comes with the touchup paint doesn't work. I've research the Dr. Color Chip method online and there are a number of positive endorsements for that. But that is another topic.

My question relates to whether or not there is such a thing as a sanding pen or other small tool that I could use to sand off my latest blob to get it down even with the surface (or even to start over), then buff away the sanding marks. Obviously it's a very, very small area on which I'd be working. Also, what sandpaper grit would be recommended for this project?

Any other suggestions will be appreciated.

[rcktpwrd]

Re: Dealing with a blob

I have heard of people using sticky backed sandpaper and sticking it to the eraser side of a pencil. That seems to be about the right size for most paint blobs, and then spinning the pencil between your fingers to sand down said area...

[rks]

Re: Dealing with a blob

A few years ago I baught a 3M #3381 "Professional Chip and Scratch Repair Kit" at walmart it has a sanding pin, sanding pad, buffing pad for a drill, sand paper. I hav fixed some bad scratches on my truck but you have to be careful and it does take a little pratice. you should be able to find these or something like it at walmart of a autoparts store that sells paint and painting supplies.
Kevin

[TKDDAD]

Re: Dealing with a blob

Take a look at this http://www.drcolorchip.com/

I'm gonna try this as soon as it gets warmer

[davey g-force]

Re: Dealing with a blob

I have heard of people using sticky backed sandpaper and sticking it to the eraser side of a pencil. That seems to be about the right size for most paint blobs, and then spinning the pencil between your fingers to sand down said area...

I have heard of people successfully doing this too.

[TornadoRed]

Re: Dealing with a blob

Saw an interesting video using Applied Colors using a filler clay, almost like Bondo to make the scratch level with the rest of the paint, then rubbed off the excess with paint leveler, then used a touch up paint brush. It looked like a good method- using just the very tip of the brush to 'dab' the paint onto the scratch a tiny drop at a time. Seemed to work much better than the wide, WhiteOut style brushes you'd normally see.

[tguil]

Re: Dealing with a blob

Scroll down a bit.

http://guidetodetailing.com/damage-repair/paint-repair-clinic/

Tom