Door chip fix in the winter

3erdriver · 02-07-2015, 09:11 AM

My wife's car took a hit from another car on the door. It's about 30 degrees out so I can't really do touch up I don't think. What do I do, being the middle of winter? I'd imagine salt and weather so metal are not going to be good!

Detailed Image · 02-07-2015, 05:32 PM

You're better off paying to have it filled if you can't try it yourself, rather than letting the snow/water and salt start the rusting process. I've had experience with applying sealant every few days to a bare paint chip and it didn't rust, but I'd recommend just doing touch up either yourself or at some shop.

Ivan @ DI

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Detailed Image 373 Rep 5,052 Posts Drives: Detailed by Detailed Image Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Albany, NY iTrader: (5)	You're better off paying to have it filled if you can't try it yourself, rather than letting the snow/water and salt start the rusting process. I've had experience with applying sealant every few days to a bare paint chip and it didn't rust, but I'd recommend just doing touch up either yourself or at some shop. Ivan @ DI
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