Chipped paint

pat k

ok guys I have 2 very small chips on my car door v small but I only have the car a few weeks and want it sorted
my question is can i just touch it up with spray ? do I need to use primer ? I am not good in this area so all advise regarding repair is welcome .
Thanks in advance

JohnBoy26

pat k wrote: »

ok guys I have 2 very small chips on my car door v small but I only have the car a few weeks and want it sorted
my question is can i just touch it up with spray ? do I need to use primer ? I am not good in this area so all advise regarding repair is welcome .
Thanks in advance

Don't use spray. That will make a big mess and stick out like a sore thumb. What I usually do is spray a bit of paint into a cup and the use a toothpick to apply the paint to the chip. You don't have to use primer, I find I get better results without using it but if there is rust in the chip you might want to get some rust remover gel to remove the rust and then apply a bit of zinc primer before applying the color matched top coat.

What kind of car is it.

pat k

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

Don't use spray. That will make a big mess and stick out like a sore thumb. What I usually do is spray a bit of paint into a cup and the use a toothpick to apply the paint to the chip. You don't have to use primer, I find I get better results without using it but if there is rust in the chip you might want to get some rust remover gel to remove the rust and then apply a bit of zinc primer before applying the color matched top coat.

What kind of car is it.

tnx johnboy26
it is an opel astra 2014 ,the chips together would be the size of a one cent coin and are close toghether dunno how on earth it happend but am anxious to fix it
no rust atm should be a simple fix ? I hope

JohnBoy26

pat k wrote: »

tnx johnboy26
it is an opel astra 2014 ,the chips together would be the size of a one cent coin and are close toghether dunno how on earth it happend but am anxious to fix it
no rust atm should be a simple fix ? I hope

A one cent coin is a fairly big chip. In this case I'd recommend a small artist brush instead of a tooth pick. However on a car that new it might be best to bring it to a body shop if you want it back like new.

pat k

JohnBoy26 wrote: »

A one cent coin is a fairly big chip. In this case I'd recommend a small artist brush instead of a tooth pick. However on a car that new it might be best to bring it to a body shop if you want it back like new.

tnx again yes I think it is the best option ,might make it worse myself if I went at it . thx again johnboy26

JohnBoy26

pat k wrote: »

tnx again yes I think it is the best option ,might make it worse myself if I went at it . thx again johnboy26

No problem. Hope you get it sorted

Hal1

Build the paint you apply on in layers and a light wet sanding is all it will need before applying a clear coat.

Atlantic Dawn

I'd go with some Chips Away type company that fix it, you will make an absolute mess of it doing it yourself.

Hal1

Anyone could make a balls of it, even chips away.

ofcork

Try the touch up paint from the dealer its cheap,you get paint and laquer and a small brush.

JohnBoy26

A good body shop is the best option really. Diy is fine for something older but on a car that new personally I'd get a professional repair done on it.

biko

Talk to a pro.
If it's just clearcoat damage and not down to primer you can give it a go yourself.
For a 2014 car I'd let a pro do it, you don't wanna mess that up.



If you still fancy DIY (since you posted in DIY forum)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nYF46P7B2c

Gilma2010

Chips Away in Dublin is gone, the same guys now work for Smart CPR.

http://www.smartcpr.ie