[DML]

Hey guys...Have about 5 small chips under my M-Sport front bumper not quite on the lip (Good Thing) How's non oem paint from Amazon?? Or better to purchase the twin pack of BMW OEM paint & clear coat?? $10 bucks Vs $30.

[StevenY.]

I got my oem touch up from ebay for about $25 shipped, I think it was sold by BMW of ramsey or one of the dealers in Jersey.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Dr. Colorchip FTW.

[DML]

Originally Posted by StevenY.

I got my oem touch up from ebay for about $25 shipped, I think it was sold by BMW of ramsey or one of the dealers in Jersey.

How was the match-up??

[bk325]

I too got the OEM touch up from eBay.. the color match was perfect -- but -- you have to make sure you apply it very, very carefully. You would need to do multiple layers and apply only as little as possible at a time. Base paint, then clearcoat. Once its almost completely even with surrounding paint, wet sand it down with 3000-5000 grit paper and use Meguiars ultimate rubbing compound. Spray painting is probably better for touchups, but then its no longer on the cheap.

[StevenY.]

Originally Posted by DML

How was the match-up??

I honestly couldn't tell you as I haven't used it yet but based on what the poster said above, it should be good. The best way to apply these is with a toothpick though, the brushes just make a mess.

[DML]

Originally Posted by StevenY.

I honestly couldn't tell you as I haven't used it yet but based on what the poster said above, it should be good. The best way to apply these is with a toothpick though, the brushes just make a mess.

Thanks & yeah I heard the same on the toothpick method

[DML]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Dr. Colorchip FTW.

Hey Dark I just viewed the vid for the DCC and was really impressed and look simple so thinking of giving it a ride..Any suggestions??

[DML]

Originally Posted by bk325

I too got the OEM touch up from eBay.. the color match was perfect -- but -- you have to make sure you apply it very, very carefully. You would need to do multiple layers and apply only as little as possible at a time. Base paint, then clearcoat. Once its almost completely even with surrounding paint, wet sand it down with 3000-5000 grit paper and use Meguiars ultimate rubbing compound. Spray painting is probably better for touchups, but then its no longer on the cheap.

Layer building best i'm sure...How's the wet sand for leveling?? Thanks Bro

[ErzenE92]

I used that Dr Colorchip and it work great. If the chips are large you will need a couple of coats

[bk325]

Originally Posted by DML

Layer building best i'm sure...How's the wet sand for leveling?? Thanks Bro

Well let me just say this - none of that Dr. Chip stuff will work on really deep scratches.. I had my whole side of car keyed by some fcuk and looks like he went ape on all the cars on the street that night.. man if only I could've seen this guy in the act, as Pulp Fiction says, it would've been worth it just to see him do it.. anyway, the sanding works well, but gotta be very careful with amount you sand off.. you can use some masking tape to limit your sanding down to half an inch above/below the scratch. It works ok.

[DML]

Originally Posted by bk325

Well let me just say this - none of that Dr. Chip stuff will work on really deep scratches.. I had my whole side of car keyed by some fcuk and looks like he went ape on all the cars on the street that night.. man if only I could've seen this guy in the act, as Pulp Fiction says, it would've been worth it just to see him do it.. anyway, the sanding works well, but gotta be very careful with amount you sand off.. you can use some masking tape to limit your sanding down to half an inch above/below the scratch. It works ok.

A-Hole's abound unfortunately...Thanks for the tip on sanding but thinking of a layer build up then walking away fast as it's really not visible (Lucky)

[SSW]

One of the 1st things I did was buy some OEM touch up paint on eBay. Cost me around $30 -- which is 1/2 of the dealer price. You need both color and clear. The OEM touch up paint was perfect color match.

Had lots of deep chips in the hood and fenders of my car. Spent A LOT of time building up the layers in the chips and sanding/polishing them smooth BUT the chips in the hood were too many and too deep are were too noticeable in the broad expanse of the hood, even after they were filled, so I've decided to just repaint the hood.

However, the shallower chips in the fenders and the chip that I filled after a dent was removed from the ridge line in the front passenger side door came out very good and are hardly noticeable now.

[hongsc]

Dr Colorchip works okay. Don't expect miracles. It's still there but not as noticeable.