Jeff

I used one of those felt tipped pens that were recommended by several users of this board -- pen worked great. I think I put too much paint in a chip I have and it looks awful now that it has dried. Any ideas on how I can blend that in a bit without making it worse? Light sandpaper? Thanks

Robin 993DX

Have you heard of this product?

I use it everytime I make a touch up on my car.

<a href="http://langka.com/newsite/index2.html" target="_blank">Langka</a>

mike cap

Jeff,

I've done exactly the same thing. With the "overfilled" chip paint dried you can polish the spot with an agressive wax and it will actually blend in the spot so you'll hardly be able to see it. This is actually the best way to hide the chip - you just have one more step to do.

I use a product called "Astro-Shield" - it is somewhat agressive, but not as much as a true polishing compound. It is great for hand use and for polishing out the small scratches and swirl marks. Use it on a soft cotton cloth by hand to polish and blend this chip area.

I buy "Astro-Shield" at the local NAPA - comes in a yellow and white metal quart can. If they don't have it you can definiely get it on-line or the local auto paint store will order it for you. Astro-Shield is great stuff for the stubborn stains and scratches. It will work perfect to blend this chip. Take your time and put some elbow grease into it. You can't hurt the surrounding paint with the Astro-Shield, no matter how hard you polish.

Hope this helps.

Mike Cap
1997 C2
Arena Red

mike cap

Jeff,

P.S. Don't pay ANY attention to Robin - he's a muffler guy, not a paint expert....

Mike Cap

Jeff

What a great board -- just the information I needed -- even Robin's! -- thanks to all.

Jeff 993TT

I've used the Meguair's unigrit 2000 sanding block before. Be sure to soak it in water the night before.

Ray Calvo

Take fine emery cloth and wrap it around the eraser end of a pencil. By rotating it lightly between your fingers you should be able to smooth the repair without bothering the surrounding paint.

amfp

2000 grit sandpaper worked well for me.
Excellent details in this URL for paint chips.
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