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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 12:43 PM
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Got a stone chip , very small , in my Hard Candy purple paint ..
does anyone have some tricks how to fix ? if possible ..
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 01:04 PM
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thinking it only chipped the top coat of clear , thinking clear nail polish ?????

this will be the first of many.....
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeLaPlaya
Got a stone chip , very small , in my Hard Candy purple paint ..
does anyone have some tricks how to fix ? if possible ..

most dealers can supply you with touch up paint , comes in a small kit 2 bottles one paint one clearcoat.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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Tricks...well purchase a size 00 paint brush from a hobby store.
Many thin layers vs one thick layer.
In regards to sanding the chip and the repair, a pencil w/ an eraser and glue a small circle of sand paper to the eraser.
Else good luck.
 
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thanks guys , good trick with the eraser and sandpaper ...
found out , nail polish is not a good idea .. need that clear coat ...
 
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