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nks979 09-15-16 12:03 PM

Rock chip filled incorrectly
 
Im looking for some advice on what to do with this, this rock chip was filled in with the wrong paint shade and left un-leveled by the previous owner of my MM ISF. I was able to get it leveled at least but the paint is still the wrong color and I was told by a pro detailer that he didn't think he would be able to remove the incorrect paint without damaging the areas around it. Im hoping theres a solution besides sanding it down and re-spraying the hood, thanks guys. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.clu...6340033434.jpg

charley95 09-15-16 08:16 PM

That's a nasty rock chip.I don't have an answer but it looks like they got too much paint outside of the chip too. I use Dr. Colorchip and it allows you to keep the paint within the chip and not outside of it.

zmcgovern4 09-16-16 04:59 AM

Honestly, that doesnt look like a bad touch up job on a chip that size, but if you want it to be perfect, it will need to be repainted.

nks979 09-16-16 07:26 AM

I may end up doing that in a couple years or just wrapping the car, is there anything I can do for now to clean that up a bit though?

zmcgovern4 09-16-16 07:37 AM

Not really... that is just how touch up paint looks on big chips.

nks979 09-16-16 07:40 AM

Alright thank you zmc, guess ill just live with for a bit till i decide if i want to wrap it or just respray the hood.

GSteg 09-16-16 09:15 AM

How old is the touch-up? You may be able to remove the touch-up paint by using something like Langka Blob Eliminator.

A lot of time the touch-up will not look like the original paint, even if you use the exact same color. Metallic colors are just tough to match.

nks979 09-16-16 09:20 AM

Not sure, I've only had the car for a year and it was already there, like I said a detailer thought that he couldn't get it out without damaging paint around it as well - decided not to risk it without a 2nd opinion.


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