Dent & Ding repair...
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Dent & Ding repair...
Need your suggestions, please.
After retruning from 2.7K trip, my engine hood got these. It's no surprise with such damages. On the other hands, I'm quite happy with the strong resistance on our paint because there are no more scratches or any other minor ones, except these 2.
Should I do DIY? Or should I look for helps from dealers or professionals? If DIY, what should I do?
Thanks.
(In Day 1, I was ever considering the film protection, such as XPEL or others. But, I didn't do so... )
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After retruning from 2.7K trip, my engine hood got these. It's no surprise with such damages. On the other hands, I'm quite happy with the strong resistance on our paint because there are no more scratches or any other minor ones, except these 2.
Should I do DIY? Or should I look for helps from dealers or professionals? If DIY, what should I do?
Thanks.
(In Day 1, I was ever considering the film protection, such as XPEL or others. But, I didn't do so... )
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hmm. even if you get touch up paint, it wont look right. i would leave it alone until you get a lot more and then repaint the hood all together professionally.
with the soft paint car makers are forced to use, you can expect a lot more of this.
or you can get it professionally repainted and then add a clear bra
with the soft paint car makers are forced to use, you can expect a lot more of this.
or you can get it professionally repainted and then add a clear bra
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RXSF, thanks.
I know the touch-up paint won't work well in this situation. But it's aweful ugly from some angles. As long as I can make it up a little bit, I don't mind leaving it alone until selling.
I know the touch-up paint won't work well in this situation. But it's aweful ugly from some angles. As long as I can make it up a little bit, I don't mind leaving it alone until selling.
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yeah np, i have used touch up paint on my flint mica, which is almost the same color you have, smokey granite. It definately looks better than the white that is left from the chip, but you need a steady hand.
I have been to a lot of detailers who said that I could bring touch up paint for them to apply professionally, so that they can buff the area after applying to make it look as good as possible. that might be one way to go.
Definately avoid following trucks, even if they do have mud flaps, and also try not to tail gate. I generally stay away from busses and freight trucks.
I have been to a lot of detailers who said that I could bring touch up paint for them to apply professionally, so that they can buff the area after applying to make it look as good as possible. that might be one way to go.
Definately avoid following trucks, even if they do have mud flaps, and also try not to tail gate. I generally stay away from busses and freight trucks.
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Staying away from trucks/buses isn't easy, especially when they're moving just a little faster than you or staying the same speed next to you in 2-lanes highways.
I'm afraid of them, and will either pass them or let them go.
Anyway, I've found RX paint formation is quite solid and sturdy. Some of my cars (new cars) got lots of worse dents/dings during the similar trips in the past.
I'm afraid of them, and will either pass them or let them go.
Anyway, I've found RX paint formation is quite solid and sturdy. Some of my cars (new cars) got lots of worse dents/dings during the similar trips in the past.
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if rxets is **** about paint perfection like i am (when it comes to paint blemishes), repainting the hood is the only option.
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it is never too late. you can always apply clear bra to the bumper, lower air dam, side mirrors that is still in pristine condition. as rxsf suggested, get the hood repainted, then add clear bra (if that's something you are willing to do)
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from what i've read, this method is not 100% "perfect" (ie: you can still see the imperfection if you look closely). but from a distance, it would be unnoticeable. this would be the cheapest method of fixing paint chips and would be the recommended route if slight imperfection in the paint does not bother you.
if rxets is **** about paint perfection like i am (when it comes to paint blemishes), repainting the hood is the only option.
if rxets is **** about paint perfection like i am (when it comes to paint blemishes), repainting the hood is the only option.
Well, to repaint is probably not the option for me unless the hood recieves more dents/dings in the future. If possible, I'm looking for any solutions which can help make it better, but perfect ("perfect"... this is hard, right?!)...
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it's still "only" a car :-) years ago I too was **** about my cars--less so now--too many other more important things to do,
Having said this--when I do get a new car I clay magic it, and either use a heavy dose of Zaino or ?(and the name of it slips me but its in a small jar and is blue with a high carnuba factor and I think it starts with "T"--when I was younger I could remember it all).
And I have an annual pass to a hand car wash!
Having said this--when I do get a new car I clay magic it, and either use a heavy dose of Zaino or ?(and the name of it slips me but its in a small jar and is blue with a high carnuba factor and I think it starts with "T"--when I was younger I could remember it all).
And I have an annual pass to a hand car wash!
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Count me in as being another very **** paint guy. I've messed around with trying to solve this problem on my NSX and Z32.
Option #1. Look for an experience paint and dent repair guy in your area. They can blend in a small area of the hood.
Option #2. DIY...
First, get a bottle of touch up paint from dealer. Use tooth pick to fill in the chipped area. This will help with precision. Build up the area with paint and allow a little bit to cover the edges.
Allow paint to cure for about a week.
Use 600 grit sand paper to work the small area (wet sand). Follow up with a 1200 grit. Lastly, buff the area with a rubbing compound. Then wax the are to finish it off. It worked quite well for me.
Good luck.
Option #1. Look for an experience paint and dent repair guy in your area. They can blend in a small area of the hood.
Option #2. DIY...
First, get a bottle of touch up paint from dealer. Use tooth pick to fill in the chipped area. This will help with precision. Build up the area with paint and allow a little bit to cover the edges.
Allow paint to cure for about a week.
Use 600 grit sand paper to work the small area (wet sand). Follow up with a 1200 grit. Lastly, buff the area with a rubbing compound. Then wax the are to finish it off. It worked quite well for me.
Good luck.
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Count me in as being another very **** paint guy. I've messed around with trying to solve this problem on my NSX and Z32.
Option #1. Look for an experience paint and dent repair guy in your area. They can blend in a small area of the hood.
Option #2. DIY...
First, get a bottle of touch up paint from dealer. Use tooth pick to fill in the chipped area. This will help with precision. Build up the area with paint and allow a little bit to cover the edges.
Allow paint to cure for about a week.
Use 600 grit sand paper to work the small area (wet sand). Follow up with a 1200 grit. Lastly, buff the area with a rubbing compound. Then wax the are to finish it off. It worked quite well for me.
Good luck.
Option #1. Look for an experience paint and dent repair guy in your area. They can blend in a small area of the hood.
Option #2. DIY...
First, get a bottle of touch up paint from dealer. Use tooth pick to fill in the chipped area. This will help with precision. Build up the area with paint and allow a little bit to cover the edges.
Allow paint to cure for about a week.
Use 600 grit sand paper to work the small area (wet sand). Follow up with a 1200 grit. Lastly, buff the area with a rubbing compound. Then wax the are to finish it off. It worked quite well for me.
Good luck.
Will those sand papers (600 or 1200) mess up the good paint around when buffing?
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it's still "only" a car :-) years ago I too was **** about my cars--less so now--too many other more important things to do,
Having said this--when I do get a new car I clay magic it, and either use a heavy dose of Zaino or ?(and the name of it slips me but its in a small jar and is blue with a high carnuba factor and I think it starts with "T"--when I was younger I could remember it all).
And I have an annual pass to a hand car wash!
Having said this--when I do get a new car I clay magic it, and either use a heavy dose of Zaino or ?(and the name of it slips me but its in a small jar and is blue with a high carnuba factor and I think it starts with "T"--when I was younger I could remember it all).
And I have an annual pass to a hand car wash!
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great wax--
what I have done in the past is wax the front end several times to hopefully create layers. Protects against the chips and bugs to some degree.
The hood gets waxed too and I put rainx on the windshield to hopefully fend off some stones. Every little thing helps.
Of course a safer method is just never use the car
great wax--
what I have done in the past is wax the front end several times to hopefully create layers. Protects against the chips and bugs to some degree.
The hood gets waxed too and I put rainx on the windshield to hopefully fend off some stones. Every little thing helps.
Of course a safer method is just never use the car