Dr. Colorchip (before, during and after)

Amazing before and after pics. My cousin got an old Celica and it has a lot of chips on the hood. I'll make sure to mention this to him. How many chip will one kit fix? He prob have over 100 chips on his hood lol.
 
Wow this stuff turned out great. I have a black car with similar slight damage. Might have to try this!
 
Amazing before and after pics. My cousin got an old Celica and it has a lot of chips on the hood. I'll make sure to mention this to him. How many chip will one kit fix? He prob have over 100 chips on his hood lol.
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Looks as if there are 3 kits

Kit 1: 12 chips
Kit 2: 24 chips
Kit 3: more than 24 chips
 
Very nice writeup! :xyxthumbs: I may just have to give this a shot on the black Civic Si I just recently picked up. It's got a lot of spots on the hood that need some touching up.
 
wow I can not wait to order this stuff. Definitely looks scary to smear the paint all over the paint though. Its interesting how the paint only clings to the chips not the clear coat. My question is: what happens when you correct the paint using compound? will this remove the paint from the chips?
 
ryanbabz71 said:
Looks as if there are 3 kits

Kit 1: 12 chips
Kit 2: 24 chips
Kit 3: more than 24 chips
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The stuff is amazing. I would purchase the least amount that you will need and can afford. You can always order more and it will be a fresh batch. The product (paint) has a shelf life. I have ordered three 12-chip kits over the past 3-yrs. and found all the batches mixed were OEM matches. I Just ordered a silver color kit for wife's car (stone chip) that she is upset about.
 
STI4Life06 said:
wow I can not wait to order this stuff. Definitely looks scary to smear the paint all over the paint though. Its interesting how the paint only clings to the chips not the clear coat. My question is: what happens when you correct the paint using compound? will this remove the paint from the chips?
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:iagree:

Feed back please
 
STI4Life06 said:
wow I can not wait to order this stuff. Definitely looks scary to smear the paint all over the paint though. Its interesting how the paint only clings to the chips not the clear coat. My question is: what happens when you correct the paint using compound? will this remove the paint from the chips?
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+2! I have a kit for my black Mercedes E320 CDI. Had a ton of chips on the hood, but then had a hail storm a few weeks ago that left a few dings, so they are repainting the hood. I'll still have some chips to fill and was wondering if this process seems correct.

1) Wash
2) Clay
3) Correction
4) Dr. Colorchip
5) Wax. How long do you have to let the DC cure before you wax?
 
70chevelle said:
+2! I have a kit for my black Mercedes E320 CDI. Had a ton of chips on the hood, but then had a hail storm a few weeks ago that left a few dings, so they are repainting the hood. I'll still have some chips to fill and was wondering if this process seems correct.

1) Wash
2) Clay
3) Correction
4) Dr. Colorchip
5) Wax. How long do you have to let the DC cure before you wax?
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Here is what Dr. Color say's:
Wash & dry the vehicle. Do any "hard" detailing first, like wet-sanding, compounding and buffing. Then use our paint. Follow up with standard waxing a week later. Refrain from using a circular buffing wheel and wool pad for at least 30 days. We suggest using a random-orbit buffer with a foam pad and quality compound at all times for the best, swirl-free results (rather than the circular buffer and wool pad.)

Hope this help's with the rest of the car, once the hood paint cures you will have a back up.
 
MI Mike said:
Here is what Dr. Color say's:
Wash & dry the vehicle. Do any "hard" detailing first, like wet-sanding, compounding and buffing. Then use our paint. Follow up with standard waxing a week later. Refrain from using a circular buffing wheel and wool pad for at least 30 days. We suggest using a random-orbit buffer with a foam pad and quality compound at all times for the best, swirl-free results (rather than the circular buffer and wool pad.)

Hope this help's with the rest of the car, once the hood paint cures you will have a back up.
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hm but I wonder if I can use a DA on it after that 30 day time period?
 
For a larger area you mentioned using a soft cloth. Could you be more descriptive on what that is, such an an old t shirt or a microfiber?
 
This stuff rocks! It is so much better than touch up paint. You can experiment with it and if you don't like the results, just wipe it out with the blending solution. I used a t-shirt because I think micro fiber may have too much grip and pull the paint out of the scratch. I also use a q-tip and prep sol or aclohol to clean the chip out real well so the paint sticks. You are going to be happy!:xyxthumbs:
 
Awesome job, looks like brand new again.
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05RLS2 said:
For a larger area you mentioned using a soft cloth. Could you be more descriptive on what that is, such an an old t shirt or a microfiber?
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That's exactly correct, an old t-shirt. I did a front bumper that was road-rashed and you just spread the paint over the entire area with the t-shirt and then use the fluid to remove the paint from the unwanted areas and it stays put in the mini-chips. In my case in didn't look showroom but it passed the 10 ft test and polished up fine after letting it cure for about a month. YMMV.

TL
 
I've really been wondering just how and how well this product worked and your post describes it very clearly. I'm quite surprised that it works that well!!

Thanks for the writeup and for all the photos!! :props:
 
05RLS2 said:
For a larger area you mentioned using a soft cloth. Could you be more descriptive on what that is, such an an old t shirt or a microfiber?
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What I find that works great, is I will take one of my old t-shirts, that has no paint stains or anything that would still be on the t-shirt that might scratch paint surface and cut it up into small pieces (your choice) I also cut around the seams. (Similar to the one I got from them). This gives me a reason to buy new ones.

It's alittle scary at first when you start smearing paint all over your car but after your first attempt you wiil be surprised. I have even gotten a black gloss to work on the pillars on the door windows. Works good on outside mirrors also.

I have even experimented with some areas that people got bird etching, etc. and if its not to bad it covers up pretty good. The whole process avoids having to get a repaint with something I can live with till later.

The secret is to put it on in multi thin, thin, thin layers. Be patient. Take your time and do not rush the job. The results will amaze you.
 
Can anyone figure out what the pink solution ("Sealact") is made of? I've been trying to figure out what is in it to make the paint blend so well but i am stumped.
 
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