dewso1

Hey everyone, a bit of a trivial question, that probably wont get answered :P

But, if i bought a bottle of OEM paint and went to a professional, would they be able to just paint in all the rock chips, or would they do the usual and sand off almost the entire hood/panel and start from scratch.

I understand it would probably vary, but i was just wondering if anyone had any idea or if they had done something similar to their ES?

I would do it myself, but I've never trusted myself with paint, and i wouldnt wanna start when its one of my most prized possessions on the line

All it needs is touch-up on several areas. Although when my mothers car got scratches (3 times, all been covered by insurance) they've sanded off the whole panel for sometimes a pretty minor nick.

DrewGX470

I'm sure a body shop would do it for you. It kinda depends on how much you want to spend. I would give a few shops a call and ask them for a quote and if they want you to get the paint. The tip I would have is don't have so much paint on the brush and plan on doing more that one application.

dewso1

Thanks ill give some places a call.

Hayk

iTrader: (1)

I think a body shop would be pretty hesitant about using your paint, it's the same with mechanics refusing your parts. It would help if you posted the damage for us to have a better idea of what kind work is needed.

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Paint chips? Paint? are you respraying the car here?!?

Go to pepboys or wherever and get a touch up pen, duplicolor makes great matches. I've used their actual spray paint to fix rust and to touch up paint chips... But the pen is better.

FYI, the reason the shop sanded panels down to remove chips was because it was insurance work - it pays well, so may as well do the actual work instead of a touch up pen & buff.

dewso1

MrBooby: I can understand that, and honestly its not even worth getting in pictures, its just standard rock chips on the bonnet, and a particularly noticeable one on the front wheel arch, nothing major, just wanted to know if i could get the job done properly

01LEXPL: Yes, I completely understand, but unfortunately its not that easy here. My only option for getting matching paint at a reasonable price is to buy the OEM stuff on the internet rather than pay some body shop exorbitant amounts to match it. I am thinking about getting a applicator pen and a clear coat pen aswell, that should do the job well shouldnt it? as long as i dont mess it up.

And i had a feeling that was probably the case with the insurance. Very surprised with the work they did though, would never have guessed they re-did the panels.

eyezack87

iTrader: (4)

Should probably mention that if the paint has faded in any form, the "OEM" touch up paint will not match