Hello all,
Are there any special tricks any of you have for applying the two part mini touch-up paint? Thanks in advance for your help.

Tom

 

Met a paint touchup guru at MITO last week and he said to go to Oreillys and have them mix up your paint code. Instead of using the provided brush, use a round tooth pick and dab just a small amount of paint on the area and leave it alone. He uses the ten foot rule. If you can't see it standing ten feet away, you're OK.

 

Yes, buy some micro paint dabbers. They are awesome at putting just the right amount of paint into a chip.

http://www.amazon.com/Pro-Motorcar-M...m/B0038DCQF8/2

DO NOT use the paint brush in the touch up kit. It is too big and you'll get too much paint in the repair area!!!

For tiny chips I don't even bother with clear coat. You can't even tell the area is chipped after the base coat dries. No need to put a clear blob on it.

For huge scratches, that is a different story.

 

Thanks Buzzsaw. Much appreciated

 

Thanks countryboyshane, good info

 

The brush that comes with it is fine. Just have to make sure you only have very little on the tip. Also if you put too much just rub it off with your finger and try again. It takes some practice.

 

I've had great luck with Dr Colorchip.

2010 R57S Chili Red w/ Blackout

 

Hey guys! Is there any brand of touch up paints you recommend to buy, or are they all the same? I just bought a used 2007 MCS in Pepperwhite. And though the previous owner kept the car in excellent shape (with low mileage too) there are a few chips I'd like to touch up. Oh, and I'll also be looking into those micro brushes... thanks for that hint.

 

Dr Colorchip is ok, as is Lanka. (Blob eliminator) None of it will actually fix a chip, just try to hide it. (And protect any bare metal).

 

Thanks richardsperry! I'll try them out. The chips aren't bad at all. I'm sure most people won't actually spot them... but I know they're there. A little dab of touch up paint will cover them up nicely. I'm a first time MINI owner and would like to keep my Sidewalk looking and mint as possible. Thanks again.