[Felaroo]

I used DrColorChip in Night Blue Metallic and it was great

That's good to hear was it as easy to apply as it looks in their video with squeegee method? Am tempted as it's been a day and dealer still hasn't given me a price or lead time on OEM paint pen.

 

[Felaroo]

Go with Dr colorchip. Get the kit and it comes with plenty of paint as well as their blending solution that helps blend the touch up area. Even if you mess up, the solution will allow you to remove the mess up and start over.

Thanks gonna order today just needed that confirmation from those who've used to go for it. Thanks

 

[Felaroo]

OEM paint touch up shouldn’t be more than £20. I’d buy that to ensure a perfect match. I use a tooth pick to apply, allow to settle for a couple of hours then apply another coat. Less is more.

Yeah toothpick seems the go to
Thanks

 

[Felaroo]

I wouldn't use a toothpick unless it's a really small and shallow chip. The Dr. Colorchip kit is perfect and easy to use. I used it multiple times on my previous car (metallic black, no PPF) and found that the best was to put a decent-sized drop of the paint next to the chip, then use a finger to swipe the paint over and into the chip. Let dry (1-2 mins), wipe excess off with solvent. Repeat until happy with outcome. The squeegee that they offer is also decent for larger swathe applications onto a bunch of chips, but not needed in your case. Like an earlier member mentioned, you don't have to worry about being too precise with each application cos the solvent will take care of the excess. It's quite miraculous, this kit. Post pics of the before and after!

Thanks much appreciated

 

[Felaroo]

OE paint pen. Warm it up (place upright in some warm water in a freezer bag or similiar), shake for a couple of mins and apply in thin layers.

Metallic colours don't work as well as you can never get the metallic flakes in the paint to apply as per when the car is sprayed, which leads to the repair being being darker as the flakes lay flat and don't reflect the light in the same way.

Thankfully she's a lovely shade of Racing Yellow 🤩

 

[Felaroo]

If you want to get the best possible result using touch-up paint, follow these instructions exactly. The results were good enough that I cannot even find most of the chips that I touched up. I never thought I'd take a metal file to my paintjob but it really worked quickly and easily.

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Now I’m scared. The idea of filing my baby fills me with dread 😬