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  • Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

    Hi Guys,

    My friend has filled around 20 rock chips on his hood of his Pearl Black Golf with a tooth pick. He has used the black pearl not the cc to fill the chips. A few are slightly raised and blobed on.

    Im not a complete novice but would like a few pointers.

    I have megs unigrit sanding paper 3000/2500/2000/1500. And a small pencil eraser.

    The method i was thinking of following is:-

    Check the paint depth to see how much paint I have to play with first.

    I then plan to cut the paper into small strips and hold the paper either side of the eraser.

    Let the paper soak in water with a small drop of gold class plus shampoo.

    Put some water in a spray bottle with a small drop of gold class plus and use as a lube.

    I will work the paper diagonally across the chip to avoid and debris getting under the paper and putting scratches into the finish. I plan to do around 10 to 12 strokes with the paper. And check my progress.

    Megs rule of thumb least aggresive first. So I was thinking of trying 3000 grit first and seeing how I get on. maybe I need to step the grit up to 2500? Guys what do you think?

    Once all chips are level to the surface I was thinking of using scratch x 2.0 on a megs soft foam applicator then following this up with U/C on my D/A?

    Any hints or tips guys?

    Many Thanks in advance, Looks like I have a busy w end ahead

    Rappy

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    Re: Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

    I think it might be more than one drop of soap, but not sure.

    Either way, I would do one chip first before doing all and getting stuck.
    2017 Subaru WRX Premium - WR Blue

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      Re: Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

      Hi Murr,

      I have said that unless there is plenty of paint I wont be wet sanding.

      What is the min pain thickness you can wet sand 100 microns? I have wet sanded a few grp mouldings many years ago with a gel coat finish so I understand how time consuming it can be.

      Also that car paint is a lot softer. Hence starting off with 3000 grit. On my own car I have filled them just slightly above the surface and wet sanded just lightly with 3000. Then I followed this up with my D/A using U/C and the results were great!!! My friends attempts are not so good. 90% look blobbed on .

      Help guys please?

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        Re: Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

        Friendly bump!!!!!!!!!

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          Re: Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

          I have decided to do a step by step on the VW with pics. If anyone can add any hints and tips would be great.

          Rappy.

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            Re: Hints & Tips On How To Repair Rock Chips.

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