Help with tiny stone chip?

Nigeltdi4life · Mar 14, 2017

What should i do? Touch up pen? Or take her to a bodyshop?

Stonechip on lower drivers door and one behind the rear drivers side passenger window.

Considering a touch up pen but im scared of making a mess of it.

Any advice is much appreciated fellow Audi men.

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jungle650 · Mar 14, 2017

Nigeltdi4life said:
What should i do? Touch up pen? Or take her to a bodyshop?

Stonechip on lower drivers door and one behind the rear drivers side passenger window.

Considering a touch up pen but im scared of making a mess of it.

Any advice is much appreciated fellow Audi men.

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Basically the same advise rings true as below.

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/misano-red-touch-up-paint.315683/

Use something like a cocktail stick or a very small artist brush to apply v small amounts at a time, allowing coats to dry in between and build up layers. I suspect the pic makes it look worse than it is in real life. Take your time and it will all but disappear, atleast to the casual observer.

Jungle

Nigeltdi4life · Mar 14, 2017

jungle650 said:
Basically the same advise rings true as below.

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/misano-red-touch-up-paint.315683/

Use something like a cocktail stick or a very small artist brush to apply v small amounts at a time, allowing coats to dry in between and build up layers. I suspect the pic makes it look worse than it is in real life. Take your time and it will all but disappear, atleast to the casual observer.

Jungle

Thanks for the advice. The one behind the rear window is very tiny. The one on the drivers door is worse. My only concern is rust, is there any way of telling it has began to rust? Should i need to touch in a little primer before touching in some paint? Also is a lacquer required?

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Rob2k68 · Mar 14, 2017

I tend to mix lacquer and base coat and apply with the sharp end of a tooth Y floss thingy only as there's no cocktail sticks in the house but some principle.

When the layers have been built up I'll flat down with 3,000 grade wet and dry and then DA with a light cutting compound to bring the lacquer back up to a gloss finish.

Nigeltdi4life · Mar 14, 2017

Rob2k68 said:
I tend to mix lacquer and base coat and apply with the sharp end of a tooth Y floss thingy only as there's no cocktail sticks in the house but some principle.

When the layers have been built up I'll flat down with 3,000 grade wet and dry and then DA with a light cutting compound to bring the lacquer back up to a gloss finish.

Thanks I'll have to give that a go, excuse to get my das6 pro da out lol

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Rob2k68 · Mar 14, 2017

Nigeltdi4life said:
Thanks I'll have to give that a go, excuse to get my das6 pro da out lol

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Go really steady with the DAS 6 maybe with a 100mm pad. Also if sanding use a rubber block so you don't just sand out the paint you've applied like if you're sanding using your thumb. I've recently picked up one of these which is great for tiny imperfections or hard to reach areas :-

Nigeltdi4life · Mar 14, 2017

Rob2k68 said:
Go really steady with the DAS 6 maybe with a 100mm pad. Also if sanding use a rubber block so you don't just sand out the paint you've applied like if you're sanding using your thumb. I've recently picked up one of these which is great for tiny imperfections or hard to reach areas :-

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I've seen these rupes products before, looks abit like my electric tooth brush lol do you reckon abit of megs ultimate compound would do the job?

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Steve2016 · Mar 14, 2017

I have a similar chip on my bonnet and share the op's original concern, is there somewhere where I can confirm my cars colour?

Rob2k68 · Mar 14, 2017

Nigeltdi4life said:
I've seen these rupes products before, looks abit like my electric tooth brush lol do you reckon abit of megs ultimate compound would do the job?

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Yes I've used that before it should do the trick. Maybe practice on a small inconspicuous area in the door shut also if the chip feels rough around the surface proud of the surrounding paint then I'd also flat it down before applying the touch up paint.

Jassyo06 · Mar 14, 2017

I just got a Chipex kit before l went on holiday,just got back on Saturday,So l am going to give my car a right good detail this weekend weather permitting, so l will give you my honest opinion on this kit asap,it looks very promising though

Tom.H · Mar 14, 2017

jassyo06 said:
So l am going to give my car a right good detail this weekend weather permitting

Don't you live in Scotland Jassy? Isn't rain inevitable

Jassyo06 · Mar 14, 2017

Tom.H said:
Don't you live in Scotland Jassy? Isn't rain inevitable

Up Yours Tom...lol

Jassyo06 · Mar 14, 2017

Tom.H said:
Don't you live in Scotland Jassy? Isn't rain inevitable

LOL...Probably....Also getting 2 new front tyres fitted as well mate,my wee brief is getting a 2 year old makeover....lol

l was offered a 15% Discount off my chosen S3 saloon spec yesterday,but declined it today,dont think any A3 model designation is for me now that includes the RS3,so I am going to keep my car for another year

Daveotto · Mar 14, 2017

jassyo06 said:
I just got a Chipex kit before l went on holiday,just got back on Saturday,So l am going to give my car a right good detail this weekend weather permitting, so l will give you my honest opinion on this kit asap,it looks very promising though

Get yer finger out, you been threatenimg to do this for about a year...lol

Nigeltdi4life · Mar 14, 2017

Yes i also want to know what the chipex is like lol I've had a look but not sure if i should buy it yet. I also popped into my local halfrauds yesterday and i saw they had the stonechip kit in my brilliant red but I've heard many stories about them not matching 100%

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Jassyo06 · Mar 14, 2017

Daveotto said:
Get yer finger out, you been threatenimg to do this for about a year...lol

Will do mate...lol

Jcbmally · Mar 14, 2017

jassyo06 said:
dont think any A3 model designation is for me now that includes the RS3,so I am going to keep my car for another year

Interesting Jassy, WHAT will you get next :blink:

AudiNutta · Mar 15, 2017

My detailer told me to pick up a stone chip kit priot to PPF install.

I picked up the Audi kit? Too nervous to apply it myself, will leave it for him to apply I think so I can shout at him haha.

Steve2016 · Mar 15, 2017

How long does the paint take to dry once you have dripped a small bit into the stone chip?

Jassyo06 · Mar 25, 2017

Well nice day today so got a chance to use the chipex kit on some of the areas afflicted by stonechips,,it's great stuff easy to apply and to remove l got great results espescially on the tiny tiny marks on the bonnet they're totally removed,the blending/pad/ cloth are awesome they remove the excess paint applied, but the polish supplied is a bit aggressive as it caused some slight swirling, removed these with some gtechniq polish, all in all £40 well spent,l must say my car will look **** hot once l have treated all the chips

Tom.H · Mar 25, 2017

jassyo06 said:
Well nice day today so got a chance to use the chipex kit on some of the areas afflicted by stonechips,,it's great stuff easy to apply and to remove l got great results espescially on the tiny tiny marks on the bonnet they're totally removed,the blending/pad/ cloth are awesome they remove the excess paint applied, but the polish supplied is a bit aggressive as it caused some slight swirling, removed these with some gtechniq polish, all in all £40 well spent,l must say my car will look **** hot once l have treated all the chips

Jassyo06 · Mar 25, 2017

Tom.H said:

I ain't got a camera that would be up to it mate, most of the stonechips l have on my car are just them tiny white ones, nothing too deep or large but trust me it's great stuff not perfect like a respray, but l reckon after l sort them,fit new rear tyres l would really get top dollar for my car, on a afternoon/early evening out, it's been 12 years since l have been in a pub lol home by 8pm l think lol

Daveotto · Mar 25, 2017

jassyo06 said:
Well nice day today so got a chance to use the chipex kit on some of the areas afflicted by stonechips,,it's great stuff easy to apply and to remove l got great results espescially on the tiny tiny marks on the bonnet they're totally removed,the blending/pad/ cloth are awesome they remove the excess paint applied, but the polish supplied is a bit aggressive as it caused some slight swirling, removed these with some gtechniq polish, all in all £40 well spent,l must say my car will look **** hot once l have treated all the chips

I also found the polish a bit harsh and used my own, also applied a final coat of lacquer (about £2 from eBay). Any before and after pics

A4A4 · Mar 25, 2017

Not for me but fit a 'autobra'

May prevent stone chips but kills the look of the car.

Nigeltdi4life · May 7, 2017

Okay it's time to tackle these stonechips. I received my brilliant red touch up from Audi. Ive filled in a few chips on my old mk4 golf but I want to do it properly this time.

What's the proper technique? I'm going to touch it up with a toothpick nice and slowly. How long should I wait in between coats? I'm thinking 3-4 coats? Should I let the base coat dry overnight and then apply the clear coat? Or apply the clear coat on the same day? once the base coat and clear coat are done I'm going to wet sand and finally polish with my DA and some megs ultimate compound?

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Jassyo06 · May 7, 2017

Nigeltdi4life said:
Okay it's time to tackle these stonechips. I received my brilliant red touch up from Audi. Ive filled in a few chips on my old mk4 golf but I want to do it properly this time.

What's the proper technique? I'm going to touch it up with a toothpick nice and slowly. How long should I wait in between coats? I'm thinking 3-4 coats? Should I let the base coat dry overnight and then apply the clear coat? Or apply the clear coat on the same day? once the base coat and clear coat are done I'm going to wet sand and finally polish with my DA and some megs ultimate compound?

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Your always going to see a bubble of paint with touch up, the excess paint needs to be reduced,with a applicator/cloth and isopropyl alcohol,then build upon it

Nigeltdi4life · May 7, 2017

jassyo06 said:
Your always going to see a bubble of paint with touch up, the excess paint needs to be reduced,with a applicator/cloth and isopropyl alcohol,then build upon it

Would the wet sanding stage not deal with this?

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Jassyo06 · May 7, 2017

Nigeltdi4life said:
Would the wet sanding stage not deal with this?

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Yes but l didnt realise you had a DA polisher mate

GSB · May 7, 2017

Langka...

No, it's not a Norwegian swear word, it's this stuff, and it's good...

Lay your choice of touch up in the chip, slightly over fill it, let it harden, and then this stuff takes it from a blob to a perfect surface in about a minute. No need for sandpaper, and zero chance of making matters worse. The worst that'll happen is you'll clean all the touch up paint out of the chip/scratch and have to start again.

It'll cost you about £18 from frosts.

http://www.frost.co.uk/langka-paint-chip-repair-kits.html

Nigeltdi4life · May 7, 2017

Should I polish with my DA and some compound before the clear coat goes on or after?

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