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      01-01-2019, 12:58 PM   #1
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Space Grey Hood - Rock Chip DIY Advice?

any recommendations on how and where to purchase something to fix this? just happened this past week...
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Get some Touch up paint with factory clear and some wet n dry sandpaper 1500-3000 grit, then cut and polish with a medium compound first then light compound. I use 3m machine compound with a buffer.. you can get some pretty good results doing this.. it's best to wait and do a bunch of touch up at a time if you're gonna use a buffer.
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https://www.drcolorchip.com/

Take your time and make sure to watch some videos on Youtube to get the best result.
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Agree with hagasan, get the dr color chip as its a pretty easy system to use. Wetsanding is not for everyone and you can damage your paint very easily.

if your not too picky you can just apply small amounts till you fill the chip and then level it off using a credit card or plastic equivalent.
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Agree with hagasan, get the dr color chip as its a pretty easy system to use. Wetsanding is not for everyone and you can damage your paint very easily.

if your not too picky you can just apply small amounts till you fill the chip and then level it off using a credit card or plastic equivalent.
Good tips Sibhusz! A magnifying glass also comes in handy
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