Hey guys,

I just thought I would share my experience with Dr Colorchip. This is a product that touches up pait without the "blobs" of pens. I met one of the owners a few years back and saw him fix a nice chip on a guards red turbo.

Well my Basalt Black car had some stone chips on the trunk lid that mad it look "linty", so I figured I would give it a try.

I ordered the biggest amount, not knowing it would be too much. I followed the directions, as well as remembering what I had seen previously.

Impressions:

It certainly "blacked out" the chips so they were only noticeable if you were looking, but even after 3 or 4 tries, it doesn't even out the surface. That is my biggest complaint. Otherwise it works as billed. Supposedly you should wait a week before waxing over it.


Essentially it is a good product for masking the areas, but doesn't fill the areas...certainly less noticeable that the paint stick "blob".

I found it worked better on metal than plastic.

Sorry no pics.

My guess is it is better on darker colors.

 

You might want to give it a few more tries.

I've used numerous touch up products, and thus far, nothing is perfect. But on my Mini, I was able to remove one chip to nearly 90% perfection using Dr C. On my Audi, they sent the factory coded paint, it did not match well, and I indicated what I needed tint-wise, and they sent new that matched perfectly.

Remember, unless you are painting a panel in a downdraft system using professional equipment and expertise, NOTHING is going to mask these chips 100%. But this stuff was one product I liked enough to buy more than once.

Because it lays down thinner than the blobby paint pens and other products, try to do it a few times in one weekend, and see if you get enough build. Also leave the paint a bit longer before the 'wipe' and you might get better results.

 

eric,

on one spot i did try it 4 or 5 times to build it up, and i was dissatisfied

 

I too have mixed emotions about both DR. C and Lanka, both are supposed to do the same thing. Ultimately, neither really do on darker color cars. On my lighter color car, I had much different results, not perfect, but better.

 

I use DR. Color Chip on all of my cars. Its a great system. As far as touch up paint goes, there's nothing better. You cannot expect perfection. Chances are you're the only one who can notice the touchup.

 

i just waxed the car, and put it outside...looks great from 2-3 feet

 

thanks for the post, I think I'll give it a try. I have a few chips.

 

How well does it work for deep chips ?
Any prep work before you apply ?

Thank you in advance

 

i couldnt get it to "fill in and even off", but it hides the undersurface color and blends it with the oem color

no real prep work other than a little alcohol on the site if it is waxfilled

go to their website:

www.drcolorchip.com

 

Do you apply using supplied brush? Try applying a small blob near chip and smear with a credit card using light pressure. Do it several times and it chip should fill with paint. It will not be shiny as the clear coat but hardly noticeable. Applying clear coat over repaired chip might improve it. Is there a color code for the clear coat that Porsche uses?

 

gray911,

yes i used the supplied brush and followed the instructions (as well as what i had seen one of the designers do)...they warn you about excess paint...did you try this credut card thing that you mention

no clue on clear coat...after a coat of klasse sealer it looked awesome

 

Always been a bit wary of the aftermarket paint kits. Tried one of the paint 'pens' for my M5. Worked okay, but not great.

Decided to get the OEM touch up paint from Porsche. At least this way, I know the color will be an exact match. Will be filling in some chips this weekend. Anyone ever use the stuff? Tips?

 

Best way to permenantly remove chips is to paint, sand, and polish.

1. Clean surface with wiping alcohol.
2. Using the tip of a plastic toothpick, get a small drop of paint (clearcoat+basecoat mix) into the chip using capillary action.
3. Repeat 2 every 4 hours until new paint is nearly flush with surface. Let paint sit overnight.
4. Wet sand chip until you cannot feel it with your fingers.
5. Use rubbing compound to eliminate sanding paper scratches.
6. Use polish to remove finer scratches.

Here's a full version:

http://www.autopia.org/forum/click-b...-56k-owie.html