So I got Dr. Colorchip, to fix a scratch.

shesha · 06-29-2009, 02:19 PM

I pulled up to close to a parking block, and scratched underneath the front bumper. It is not visible unless you get down and look at it.

I got Dr. colorchip to fix cuz it bothers me even though you cant see it from above.

well se how it goes, I will let you know the results. I thought it be good practice for me for when I have to fix a chip or scratch on the body that is visible.

nogoodname · 06-29-2009, 02:31 PM

take some before and after shots for us to see the results

hope it works well !!

fly yellow · 06-29-2009, 07:16 PM

I bought it for two chips on the front bumber and it worked just ok, however they sent me a note saying that it doesn't work as well with yellow because it is so translucent. They gave me a white base paint to put on first, but that made the whole deal just like using touch up paint.

arcticreaver · 06-29-2009, 07:23 PM

i have it but to cover up scratches is pretty tough because you have to put on multiple coats and it's pretty time consuming.

NXTAZEE · 07-01-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fly yellow

I bought it for two chips on the front bumber and it worked just ok, however they sent me a note saying that it doesn't work as well with yellow because it is so translucent. They gave me a white base paint to put on first, but that made the whole deal just like using touch up paint.

Sounds to me that they are not doing a proper chip repair. To properly repair a chip, if it's down to the metal, you need to prime it, that is what the white stuff they gave you was, put a color coat on; then after a couple of hours a tiny bit of clear; wait a day so it hardens and put a tiny bit more on.; wait another day and add a little more so it is a little higher than the surrounding paint, then wet sand it level with the surrounding paint; compound it polish it and your done. I know it very time consuming, but if you blob a bunch of paint on and wet sand it it will usually pull out or just look bad. I recommend clear bra.

nogoodname · 07-01-2009, 05:38 PM

this stuff is only good for clear coat scratches

NXTAZEE · 07-01-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nogoodname007

this stuff is only good for clear coat scratches

What stuff would that be?

nogoodname · 07-01-2009, 05:51 PM

Dr. colorchip ^^ once the scratch or scuff digs into the metal or primer, not much you can do besides touch up paint, or dealer can airbrush it.

but for clear coat scratches, buffing is the way to go for best result, takes some time and how to's

NXTAZEE · 07-01-2009, 06:04 PM

Be very careful trying to polish out scratches. If you can feel them with your finger nail, they will not come out completely. And if some ones says they ca do it don't let them because they will take most of your clear in the process. Also, any time you are polishing out a scratch you should measure the paint first and during the polishing process to ensure you only remove 0.5 mills or less. If you take off more than that you will most likely have premature paint failure.

nogoodname · 07-01-2009, 06:07 PM

thats true, i took most of them out......i buffed lightly and not too much !!

just enough to take most out

Pushing_Tin · 02-22-2010, 12:51 PM

Bumped, any other feedback about Dr. Colorchip? I have a couple of rock chips I'd like to repair.

phelan · 02-22-2010, 12:55 PM

i used it to fill in the front bumper area where the dealer drilled in too deep and the license plate frame scratched away the paint. filled it in nicely, no issues, and you can't even tell it's touch up paint.

i recommend it.

Pushing_Tin · 02-22-2010, 07:20 PM

Thanks phelan, any other comments out there?

happytheman · 05-21-2011, 11:19 AM

Bump for additional feedback and/or pics.

cheshirecat · 05-21-2011, 06:29 PM

IMO, it's a great simple system for fixing paint chips. I've had good results with the kit.

I have a couple I need to take care of - i'll try to take some before/after pictures.

06-29-2009, 02:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
shesha Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 159 Drives: 370z Silver Rep Power: 15	So I got Dr. Colorchip, to fix a scratch. I pulled up to close to a parking block, and scratched underneath the front bumper. It is not visible unless you get down and look at it. I got Dr. colorchip to fix cuz it bothers me even though you cant see it from above. well se how it goes, I will let you know the results. I thought it be good practice for me for when I have to fix a chip or scratch on the body that is visible.

06-29-2009, 07:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
fly yellow Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 455 Drives: 09 yellow 370z Rep Power: 264	I bought it for two chips on the front bumber and it worked just ok, however they sent me a note saying that it doesn't work as well with yellow because it is so translucent. They gave me a white base paint to put on first, but that made the whole deal just like using touch up paint. __________________ A severed foot is the ultimate stocking stuffer. Mitch Hedberg

06-29-2009, 07:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 924	i have it but to cover up scratches is pretty tough because you have to put on multiple coats and it's pretty time consuming. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

07-01-2009, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Be very careful trying to polish out scratches. If you can feel them with your finger nail, they will not come out completely. And if some ones says they ca do it don't let them because they will take most of your clear in the process. Also, any time you are polishing out a scratch you should measure the paint first and during the polishing process to ensure you only remove 0.5 mills or less. If you take off more than that you will most likely have premature paint failure. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

02-22-2010, 12:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
phelan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Age: 38 Posts: 9,513 Drives: Scoobaroo Rep Power: 3406	i used it to fill in the front bumper area where the dealer drilled in too deep and the license plate frame scratched away the paint. filled it in nicely, no issues, and you can't even tell it's touch up paint. i recommend it. __________________ 凛 ('Rin') - 2009 Nissan 370Z With silence comes peace. With peace comes freedom. With freedom comes silence.

06-29-2009, 02:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	take some before and after shots for us to see the results hope it works well !!

07-01-2009, 05:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	this stuff is only good for clear coat scratches

07-01-2009, 05:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Dr. colorchip ^^ once the scratch or scuff digs into the metal or primer, not much you can do besides touch up paint, or dealer can airbrush it. but for clear coat scratches, buffing is the way to go for best result, takes some time and how to's

07-01-2009, 06:07 PM	#10 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	thats true, i took most of them out......i buffed lightly and not too much !! just enough to take most out

02-22-2010, 12:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	Bumped, any other feedback about Dr. Colorchip? I have a couple of rock chips I'd like to repair.

02-22-2010, 07:20 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	Thanks phelan, any other comments out there?

05-21-2011, 11:19 AM	#14 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	Bump for additional feedback and/or pics.

05-21-2011, 06:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	IMO, it's a great simple system for fixing paint chips. I've had good results with the kit. I have a couple I need to take care of - i'll try to take some before/after pictures.

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