cuzjarrett94 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 hey guys and girls i was wondering what do you do about your paint chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 eleven357 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I am interested in this as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kwhite Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 depends on the size and where. if i can get away with it i use color matched paint on a nail polish brush. if itd be too obvious, i leave it until i repaint the car or that panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cuzjarrett94 Posted January 18, 2009 Author Share Posted January 18, 2009 alright thanks im prob just going to have them respray... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Has anyone tried this ? http://drcolorchip.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Take it to the body shop and have them fix it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dvalentine Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 For small rock chips on the front, and until the off-season arrives when it can be fixed properly, I do this: First you need the correct touch-up paint. You can get a small amout from an auto paint supply store with the paint code. TEST that sample on a scrap piece and hold against vehicle after it dries. If paint is close enough, use a small amount in a receptical and then THIN with automotive paint thinner, found at the same auto paint supplt store. With an artist brush, dab a small amount ( and I do mean small ! ) into the chip. If it's thinned enough it should flow into the chip hole and no farther, but be prepared to catch any over-flow. Let dry completly. Repeat above process, layering paint by very thin coats until chip hole is fairly full. It's important not to try and hurry this process, best results are achieved by being paient. In the winter, after the cruising season is over, I have those chips fixed by my painter. ( He loves me ! ) I buy the touch-up paint by the pint. This will usually last two years and is used by my painter so the pint goes a long way. One pint was used over two years to touch up as described above AND by my painter to repaint three fenders.. Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cuzjarrett94 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 thanks but where do i find the paint code in the vin numbers?what does it look like?i have a gm car so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Kwhite Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 could try calling a dealership, or google search "paint code for 19xx chevrolet camaro" should pop up some sites that list all the paints that were available that year. or another shot is to get hold of a true auto paint store and they probably could tell you off top of their head...or at least know where to look to find it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 dvalentine Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 could try calling a dealership, or google search "paint code for 19xx chevrolet camaro" should pop up some sites that list all the paints that were available that year. or another shot is to get hold of a true auto paint store and they probably could tell you off top of their head...or at least know where to look to find it Try THIS forum.. http://www.chevytalk.org Ask the vin number question in the Paint & Bodywork forum... AND the Camaro Forum. Free registration ..... Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Krzdimond Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 There is a SPID code on your car. it's either in the trunk, or in the glove box. On a GM, the paint code is labeled as WA# Also, the bottom of the SPID is either CC# (Color Code) UL or LL#'s. Your VIN will not tell the paint code. The dealer pulls the SPID by vin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 You can look up your paint code on this site http://www.automotivetouchup.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 cuzjarrett94 Posted January 19, 2009 Author Share Posted January 19, 2009 you guys are so helpfull:grouphug:lol im looking up the codes right now i will order some as soon as it warms up:xfingers::thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hey guys and girls i was wondering what do you do about your paint chips?
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