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GOT PROBLEMS OR ISSUES? => GENERAL => Topic started by: StarSeeker on February 11, 2010, 17:28:49
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Hi all
I have collected some stone chips on my paintwork and wanted to get them sorted asap. I have seen two types of touch up paint, one with a brush and the other that looks like a felt tip pen, so wondered if anyone has used both and which one they think is best :question:
Also, any views on whether it is best to do the touch up straight away, or wait until the UK weather warms up a bit, so the paint can dry properly :question:
Cheers
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I bought the one with the brush and used it on half a dozen chips. Totally messed it up. Later on I read up on the best ways of using the paint, and that turned out to be using a toothpick to apply very small amounts at a time by "dibbing".
Not sure if the weather makes all that difference to be honest, as it dries extremely quickly.
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Cheers shambles, I have heard that a toothpick is best, but I also found this below on the forum, which looked as if it could be easier to use.
http://www.hyundaiaccessorystore.com/Hyundai_Touch_Up_Paint_Pen.html
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Local Hy dealer can provide the touch up paint with the small brush.
I got the colour paint and "varnish" as a set of 2 tubes.
You put paint on. I let this dry for 5 or minutes or so then cover with the "varnish".
Like Shambles said, best use a pick as I found the brush either put too much on or covered more area than required and then it looks naff as a big blob.
Check this link:
https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,2552.msg35773.html#msg35773
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Do it as soon as you can. Clean the area well first.
For best results warm the paint up first! (I usually put it on a radiator for a few minutes before use) and of course shake well. A fine artist brush (or the cocktail stick) will be much better than included brush.
I was never very good at touching up paint, so a few days before my scrappage car got collected I scratched it and abused it, and then spent an hour or so practicing with the touch up brush. :mrgreen:
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Thanks eye30, I have already purchased the same as you. Just wondered whether that touch up paint pen might be a better option.
What is your opinion with regards to applying the paint in cold weather.
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I was never very good at touching up paint, so a few days before my scrappage car got vollected I scratch it and abused it, and then spent an hout or so practicing with the touch up brush. :mrgreen:
Thanks for your reply Lorian.
Why did you not invite us all round, to practice our touch up skills :question: :D
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What is your opinion with regards to applying the paint in cold weather.
Cold weather - yes I've done it so long as temperature is not below zero or damp/raining/wet.
I do as Lorian and make sure paint is "runny" so you can dab on rather than paste on :lol:
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If you can see any rust at all in the chip (if it's full thickness) then clean it out or convert it first (http://tinyurl.com/kurust)
If its rained recently, you can dry the spot and then use a hairdrier on hot to make sure it's dry (don't get caught with hairdrier).
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i've got the pen - never seen the brush.
the pen has a very fine point, like a toothpick tip in itself. i've used it twice now and both times found it best to have a bit of cardboard with me and sort of tap it on the cardboard first. because it will either come out nicely or it will suddenly stop coming out! and then i have to shake it again and tap it on the cardboard til i see it coming back out again.
otherwise it seems to be a nice small fine flow.
it reminds me a lot of some of ink pens i used to use, you had to shake them up and they had the fine tip.
for ultimate control seperate paint and using toothpicks may be best, but i think the pen is quite good for a all in one touch up product.
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Thanks to all that replied.
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Just one last bit of advice .. "less is more" use as little paint as possible...
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Just one last bit of advice .. "less is more" use as little paint as possible...
Will do Dazzler :wink:
Cheers
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I have also came across this website below, that other members may find useful.
http://www.clean-image.co.uk/articles/stone-chips.htm
One area on the article I found of interest and wondered how well it may work, was this stated below under the Applying the touch-up section.
If you find that you have very many stone chips to do, especially lots of small ones, it would be a huge chore to have to treat with base and clear-coat. A simple way of getting around this is to mix the base and the lacquer together. This will make the base coat glossy.
Any member tried this method :question:
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I always apply one at a time, a few days apart. I think that's less hassel than mixing the two together.
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I always apply one at a time, a few days apart. I think that's less hassel than mixing the two together.
I just thought that if it worked well enough, it might be easier to do it in one hit. Thought putting on the clear coat may be difficult to see.
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I always apply one at a time, a few days apart. I think that's less hassel than mixing the two together.
I would think that is worth the extra effort...