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01-20-2009, 08:58 PM | #1 |
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BMW's Paint Pens?
Hi to all,
Over my annual leave I managed to acquire a few small paint chips which I would like to touch up. I have bought one of the BMW Paint Pen Kits which come with the paint in one pen and Clear in the other. There are no instructions for application - so, how best I apply this stuff when it comes to drying times before I apply the Clear Coat? Fritzables |
01-21-2009, 06:36 AM | #2 |
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If you are gonna use a paint pen, shake it like you have never shaken it before. You need to mix it really well.
Then, using a cocktail stick, apply some paint to the end of the cocktail stick and 'fill in' the chip hole the best you can until it is level. Then take the paint so it is just past level. Let it dry for 24/48 hours, then using some very fine grit auto paper, cut out tiny sections small enough to fit on a pencil eraser then carefully rub down the excess paint until it is level with the rest of the paint. Then buff to a shine. I fine this works pretty well. You will never get it perfect. I have loads of stone chips (from driving too close...my fault) and i've used this on most of them. It works petty well.
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01-21-2009, 10:10 AM | #3 |
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Good advice above. IMO, the key is to do multiple layers with a toothpick, not trying to fill it all in at once. But no matter what, it won't be "perfect," but will be much, much less noticeable and the metal will be protected. Also, do some prep -- clean the hell out of it before you paint.
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Prep is definitely key. It's a good idea to sand off any rust in the chip and/or smooth out any rough edges. I'm told the eraser end of a pencil with a small piece of sandpaper on it works well.
Also, don't put too much at once. Put a little bit on, let it dry and keep layering this way until just above the paint. Then sand with fine grade sandpaper. Meguair's makes good detailing sandpaper. Then finish with a polish.
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01-21-2009, 11:10 AM | #5 |
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if im doing a touch up on a car i usually do it after claying, and before polishing. i just fill the scratch with a few layers of paint until it leaves a blob sticking out, then i sand down the blob and polish it to a shine with the rotary. i don't ever bother with the clear coat, it just makes a mess.
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01-21-2009, 10:46 PM | #6 |
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Hey Guys,
Thanks for the help on this one. FYI: I went to a prestige body works shop today to get their opinion as I had already applied the paint and have a small blob which can be seen easily, despite the paint colour is a perfect match. What these people say to do, which they also use the same method is to cut the top off carefully with a razor blade then polish. The key is to leave it about a week before attempting to ensure the paint cures completely. I thought this would be much less damaging to paint work. Fritzables |
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01-23-2009, 10:51 AM | #7 |
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i would do what madman says..also bmw sells the clear..after you get it ground down just below the clear coat even it out with the new clear coat..then after a week or two take some wet sand paper and go lightly over the clear and then polish it down..should look near perfect after. good luck and be careful!!!
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