whats up guys? ok so my question is what is the best way to fix chipped paint. I've heard a bunch of different ways but i want to know what you guys think. while i was driving home after i got out of the air force, long trek on the interstate, i got behind gravel trucks at one point and that lead to paint chips. i am getting it repainted at the end of this year, but i was wondering what you guys thought about a fix until then?

 

An OEM paint pen would be an okay temp fix. I'm not 100% sure they make them for lexus but I know GM and Ford paint pens can be found at most part stores (NAPA, Carquest, ect)

 

yea they make them, well toyota fill pens (same thing haha) just didn't know how well they worked.

 

I've only used them once on a silver car. Worked decent. As long as your not patching up a bunch of spots it is hard to tell unless your close and basically looking for it.

 

alright thanks man

 

For now, try dr.colorchip. It's not a perfect solution, but it should do well enough until you get the car repainted.

 

damn, that looks good haha. where do u get it?

 

I got it from drcolorchip.com.

 

if the paint is just chipped and no peeling, the touchup paint from the dealer should be good.
if there is peeling, it will continue to peel unless it is properly addressed.

normally this doesnt happen unless it has been painted before and the person didnt use any flex additives on the bumper.

i work at a body shop. and we see this all the time.

it is possible to go through insurance too.
we have had a lexus gs350 come in and had 3/4th of the car repainted due to rock chips.
including the side mirrors.

 

ill call and find out.