Themixguy

Aaaaargh! It happens. I've got several now in my hood, on the bumper. How big is too big for simple touch-up paint? Short of repainting the whole front end, is there a medium fix?

(Don't you HATE gravel trucks?!)

Racetwin2

I read here on the forum that the best way to fix small ones is by a toothpick or even a needle. After clening and drying the spot they just used a tooth pick or needle and dipped it in the paint and then put it in the hole. If you use the paint brush that follows with the touch up paints they are usually much too big and you just create a big puddle of paint that overfill the hole in the clear coat.

I haven't tried it but seems logic and a good way of fixing the small ones. Maybe up to 2 mm in diameter.

Themixguy

What do you with larger chipped spots, > 2mm? More paint?

JAGMAN1

More layers of paint. Don't try to do too much on the first coat. But yes, touch up will get the job done.

Dennis C

I've used Dr. Color chip in the past. It works well and it helps you avoid the big paint blob that you often get with touch up paint.

ATSR

+1

I used Dr. Color Chip on previous cars with very good results.

Bruce In Philly

2009 C2S 100K miles

I use Porsche touch up paint, lacquer thinner, and a toothpick. As others have said, the toothpick is really nice.

I take a little fold of aluminum foil, drip in some paint (just a drop or two), drip in a bit of lacquer thinner, mix a bit with your toothpick, then with a new toothpick, dab the thinned paint into the chip.

Doing it this way will take a few "coats" to fill the chip. If you don't use lacquer thinner, I would still try a toothpick as you can put on smaller amounts than the brush.

If you use a brush or over-blob it, then wait a few days for it to fully harden, and use a clay bar with lots of lubricant to sand down the bump.

I tried Langka.... rip off stuff ... it would just pull the paint right out of the hole.. or disolve it.. not sure what it was doing but it never worked for me.

Today, after 16 years of owning two Porsches and 300K miles total on them, I just ignore most of the chips and then one day, just get on my knees and do a bunch with the brush and no laquer. I don't worry about bumps or under filling any more... so over that perfection thing especially now that I have 100K miles on the car.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

140.6er

Dr. Colorchip for me.

Bruce In Philly

I never used this stuff..... looks pretty cool. Maybe I will give it a try. Thanx for the reference.

Peace
Bruce in Philly

LexVan

Dr. Color Chip. Practice on the wife's/GF/Housekeeper's car. Then do the Porsche.

rickster997

My build sheet, from my VIN, says A1 black. Is this the color code?

ATSR

You can find the color code of your car on the back of the fuel door on the same sticker that has all the octane information.

VanSant62

LOL!! Yes, Dr. Colorchip, in fact I need some for the wifes G37 coupe!!

rickster997

Thanks. They spelled color wrong....

LexVan

They do suck, big time. I avoid at all costs. Change lanes, fall back, quickly pass, and never tail gate.