2Many Cars

I used the Langka kit recently on my AR car but when it dried the paint match was off so it was ultimately not worth the effort. These kits are only as good as the color match so make sure yours is right before you waste your time.

DanL993

Pete is right about the color sanding and buffing. I tried several ideas on the spoiler, including wet 2500 grit sandpaper. THAT is an art form and not for the faint-of-heart.

95_993

I have had good success with dr. Colorchip kits. Better on my black c2 than on my silver Audi. I agree with all those that let it sit for a little longer. Trick is to not try and do many spots at once....sometimes lose track and they may be hard to find again. I use little scraps of blue painters tape to mark right next to where I have touched up.

Adams

Can't believe I'm reading this thread now, as I did the Dr. Color Chip on my Stone Gray Carrera 3.2 this weekend. Had several hood blemishes, and an odd 'rash' looking area near a headlight (original paint.)

The paint matched exactly. I had to let a couple areas dry far longer because I too dragged the paint out when I rushed it. Don't fear letting it dry. I went 2 hours on the rash area. It literally knocked down the visibility by 90%.

Overall, I am very pleased with the product and result. So far superior to the "blob in a bottle" its not funny.

Blaine S

Before/After pics anybody?

DanL993

Sorry, the only "before" pics I have from the PO really don't show the chips well.

DanL993

Bump for the edit--see the first post for improved technique.

SMehder

Would a razor blade work better than a credit card to slice the extra paint, and not riskk dragging it out of the chip?

DanL993

I would be very careful using anything metal. I like the plastic becasue it doesn't leave any marks, and gets the job done. The relatively dull edge of the card seems to remove without damage.

I'd personally stay away from razor blades.

Paul902

Great thread! What temp range can you apply Dr Colorchip and what is the price?

psychoideas

Sounds like just what I need.

OK, Where do we get this stuff from??

DanL993

First, go to www.drcolorchip.com and you'll see all the info. Prices range a bit depending upon what you buy. I believe the kit I purchased was around $50. I bought one for my 993 and my DD--both were great.

As for temp range I have no experience at any temps below about 60 degrees. There may be some info on that at the site, and if not they have a very good customer service line.

BTW they told me that their techs actually do this work in direct sunlight and that's fine. I found it far better for sportting flaws and paint blobs/smears.

Again, no affiliations and yada yada!!

psychoideas

Thanks Dan,

I'll look into it as my car "developed" a few chips/scratches from being in 'someone else's' storage for a few years.

johzev

So what does it mean to "color sand" a finish as compared to the process with Lanka or Dr Color Chip? I've heard the term "color sand" used a few times on different threads here and don't really understand what the specific process is. Does it involve a step of applying touch up paint?

matt777

Its not a process used for chip repair. I don't know where this term came from but it is wet sanding which involves sanding with 1500 - 2000 grit and then machine polishing to bring the shine back. It is used on base/clear paint to remove imperfections, orange peel and scratches in the clear coat. I've done it on aftermarket paint jobs but would leave this kind of work to the pros on factory paint. You can easily ruin your paint. (Not all 993s have base/clear)