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Hey everyone we all know to well that the OEM paint on our cars is a joke. I am wondering if anyone on here has used the Dr. Colorchip paint

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Old 01-29-2013, 03:09 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Hey everyone we all know to well that the OEM paint on our cars is a joke.
I am wondering if anyone on here has used the Dr. Colorchip paint repair system and had luck? Also if it really works like they say can you put a clear bra on it after? or can you wax the vehicle without messing up the patch?
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I've used it on mine and it worked very well. I had numerous chips on the hood when I bought mine last year, but the good doc really covered them good. I don't have a clear bra, but I have polished and waxed over top and all is good.
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same here I have had great results following the instructions and then polishing and waxing over it with no problems.
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Same here; Awesome stuff. Deep chips will be colored but still a "crevice" if you will.
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I've been wondering about this too.

Might have to try it out once spring rolls around.
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Dr. Colorchip is excellent.
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Dosen't it fade out over time?
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Dosen't it fade out over time?
Not that I can tell. ask me again in 6 months
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Probably not if you keep your car sealed and waxed. Of course if it does you can always apply more Dr. Colorchip.
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Same here; Awesome stuff. Deep chips will be colored but still a "crevice" if you will.
I have used Dr. Colorchip and it does a far better job than the Nissan touch up paint. As far as deeper chips you need to fill the "crevice" before applying the paint. Try using 3M putty. I have a chip on my front bumper that I need to fix with the 3M putty. Drives me nuts everytime I wash the car.

I would not recommend putting clear bra on it after depending on where the chip is. If it is on the hood I think the clear bra will highlight the imperfection after touch up especially if it is a deep chip.

Another kit that uses 3M putty and probably does just as good of a job if not better is Applied Colors. Next time I have to buy a touch up kit I will give them a try.

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ok cool thanks for the info guys!
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Hey I hae a couple of deep spots on my front bumper, do you guys think I should try to use some Bondo spot and chip putty in the deep chips before I use the DR.Colorchip?
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stay away from using a bra though...

Why is that sir?
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