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Paint Chip Repair 101

I know that many of you are dealing with paint chips on the front end. Although the only real way to make than go away is by repainting the front end...I'll show you a professional, yet do it yourself way to " Minimize" the damage caused by these chips.

We're going to assume that you washed the truck and are ready for this procedure.

First off you'll need some tools. See first pic. (yes, that is a pounder)

TOOLS:

1. 1 pack of regular matches
2. A new razor blade
3. A small cup to hold your touch-up paint
4. Assistant (in the blue can)

1. Using the razor blade, cut a few matches on a very accute angle...See pic 2 & 3

2. Dab just the very tip of the blade in the touch up paint. You should have a small ball like droplet of paint on the tip.

Lightly touch the chip in the center... You want to slightly "over fill" the chip so the touchup slightly crests above the vehicles regular finish.

You'll quickly get the hang of just how much paint to put on the tip to accurately fill the chip above level with the regular paint.

The touchup will "settle" and become more level.

If you want to go the extra step...."LIGHTLY" buff down the chips a week later well after the paint cures with a super light polish and they will blend a little better.

Good Luck and I hope this helps....Also, Give me some feedback on your project.