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      01-29-2019, 02:36 PM   #1
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Fixing Chips in Paint

UGH, I was cleaning things out of my trunk and a damn screwdriver fell out of one of my tool bags and fell right on to my back bumper. Lucky or not, I think the very tip hit it and left a hideous chip. It's a small chip, but its annoying me. I'm also fearful it could get worse over time. I would say it's a bit deeper than a normal rock chip, but not totally sure. I've never corrected rock chips on previous cars.

Can anybody recommend a good DIY chip repair tool/kit? I was thinking maybe just getting a touch up pen and trying that, but I'm not sure that would actually fill the chip. If so, any recommendations for touch up paint?

My car is Bluestone Metallic. THANKS!

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I’ve had decent success with small paint chips using Dr. Color Chip’s Standard Paint Chip Repair Kit. They have most all BMW paint colors including yours. https://www.drcolorchip.com/
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The matching color and clear coat you can buy at the dealer sucks and doesnt match , at all.
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I’ve had decent success with small paint chips using Dr. Color Chip’s Standard Paint Chip Repair Kit. They have most all BMW paint colors including yours. https://www.drcolorchip.com/
I got this for my 540i and the color match is spot on. It won't level the chip, at least not unless you do it multiple times, but color match is spot on so you
only see the chip(s) from an angle that has the light hitting the edge of it.

I'd rather chip repair be concave than the typical pimple repair with little bulging dots everywhere.
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I got this for my 540i and the color match is spot on. It won't level the chip, at least not unless you do it multiple times, but color match is spot on so you
only see the chip(s) from an angle that has the light hitting the edge of it.

I'd rather chip repair be concave than the typical pimple repair with little bulging dots everywhere.
Agree. Same experience. Dr. Colorchip isn't so much a complete solution as it is a "disguise". It definitely makes the chip less noticeable, but after multiple applications, I still could not get it "level" with the surrounding paint - could be user error however.
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Agree. Same experience. Dr. Colorchip isn't so much a complete solution as it is a "disguise". It definitely makes the chip less noticeable, but after multiple applications, I still could not get it "level" with the surrounding paint - could be user error however.
I've got quite a bit of chips with the non-stop construction, can you layer up the repair and then try to use an orbital buffer to blend it in?
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I've got quite a bit of chips with the non-stop construction, can you layer up the repair and then try to use an orbital buffer to blend it in?
That's what I was hoping too, interested to see if anyone has actual experience on this.

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If you want to actually "fill" the chip flush, the best product to use is Langka, in conjunction with factory touch up paint.

http://www.langka.com/

I've used it for years and works very well. I also use Dr Colorchip for small or lighter chips
Having both kits gives you option on how best to deal with various chips
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That's what I was hoping too, interested to see if anyone has actual experience on this.
I'm doing this right now. I think I ordered from Paintscratch. Everyday for the past 2 weeks I've been applying 1 coat at a time. This week I'm letting it dry, then I'm going to wet sand and buff. I've painted full lip kits with rattle cans from Paintscratch so I'm confident I won't jack it up too much. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
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That's what I was hoping too, interested to see if anyone has actual experience on this.
I'm doing this right now. I think I ordered from Paintscratch. Everyday for the past 2 weeks I've been applying 1 coat at a time. This week I'm letting it dry, then I'm going to wet sand and buff. I've painted full lip kits with rattle cans from Paintscratch so I'm confident I won't jack it up too much. I'll let you guys know how it goes.
got any pics you'd be will to share for the before, during, and after process?
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I can take some quick pics of the during. I might have some pics of the chips. The chips on my doors were pretty huge thanks to people parking next to me. The chips on the hood were way smaller. I will definitely take pictures as I go for you guys.
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Any tip on clearing key scratch. Thanks
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Any tip on clearing key scratch. Thanks
It depends if you can see metal or just primer.

Check out this thread. I meant to post the info here a few months back, but never got around to it.

https://g30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1921244

If its not too deep you might be able to buff it out with a RO buffer.
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