Furkz 0 Posted March 13, 2006 having some major issues atm has on the way back from ultimate dub show i got a big chip on the bonnet and it seems t have "ripped" the paint off... anyone know the best way to touch this up... i did touch it up today and wet sanded it and then compunded, G10, polish, wax, etc, etc but it came out $h1t and took the touch up off as it was way to soft!!!! its quite deep gone through to the metal!!!! any advice would be appreciated.. i need this sorted asap, the chip is not big abt 1cm long MAX but its bang in the middle of the bonnet so it will stand out like a sore thumb.. i dont have the use of a PC or any buffer,,, but if its the only way i could call in a favour... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted March 13, 2006 I found a great link when I was at work a few months back mate on a great way to fill in / touch up individual scuffs and scratches. Looked a little time consuming but the guy doing the write up seemed like a real guru and the repair looked flawless. I'll try remeber to post it up tomorrow morning! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 13, 2006 nice one mate i need to sort it tomorrow.... i dont mind spending time doing it just has to be done perfect Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 13, 2006 What about chipsaway Furk'z? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 13, 2006 rather DIY it mate,,, got enough stuff here to do it just need the technique sorted... will take it to the bodyshop in the afternoon for a quick fix if i cant get it sorted, dont really want it to be painted AGAIN :mad: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sciroccotune 0 Posted March 13, 2006 im guessing that if you want to sand touch up paint its gonna need a while to cure just like any paint. is it not 2 weeks before you use compound? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
W3RKD 0 Posted March 13, 2006 Black marker pen ? :wink: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Black marker pen ? :wink: its most likely following you that caused this,,, cheeky feckker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
STORM 2 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Gotta similar problem meself - chipped right through to bare metal - bloody gritters no doubt....how much do these chipsaway people charge then? EDIT: contacted them via email - they got back to me fairly quickly - but were honest enough to admit that for a proper job I need a respray £60 for touchup job Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catch_twotwo 0 Posted March 14, 2006 Yeah got a few of these sort of marks myself now... though I did spin it into a ditch on sunday so that's to be expected I guess :roll: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 1 Posted March 14, 2006 Here you go... seemed pretty comprehensive and hopefully might help you out? http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=27 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 14, 2006 thanks jim thats great,,, unortunately i tried all that yesterday but am trying ti all again today, i think it be ok just need to be a lot more patient then yesterday Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 14, 2006 furks youll neve get a good finish mate get a chip repair place to do it only about £40 quid! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ardandy 0 Posted March 15, 2006 Every body shop I speak to says they wouldn't go near chips away or equvilant. All they doo is fill it with knife filler and touch it over. What they've said (now 3 bodyshops, all ins approved and one a mate) "It'll look good for a few weeks but then you'll be bringing it in here to get it done properly and it'll cost you more + the chips away cost! Don't bother and do it right from day one!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted March 15, 2006 get a late bonnet lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 15, 2006 i done it earlier jus touched it up and compunded it back its ok not 100% but ohh well theres abt 3 more lil ones since monday now anyways... thats what happens when its a daily drive and slammmed so low Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 15, 2006 i got a winter bonnet you can have!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 15, 2006 haha wicked,,, like that idea,,, cheaper than a bra too.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 15, 2006 yeah man! its here if you want it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted March 15, 2006 nah im cool, cheers for the offer though,, i might get mine painted in a diff colour soon anyways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 24v 0 Posted March 16, 2006 i might get mine painted in a diff colour soon anyways What colour? :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bally 0 Posted March 16, 2006 nah im cool' date=' cheers for the offer though,, i might get mine painted in a diff colour soon anyways[/quote'] beige with beige centres rims.. & cowprint seats :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 16, 2006 BALLY! we werent supposed to say!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
