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YOUR RESEARCHAfter six months of owning I finally start detailing...
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Use black wax
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I use the black wax, it dries dark and hides the chips better.
After six months of owning I finally start detailing...
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Clean micro fiber and wiped
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Next I applied a spray on polymer from Prima called hydro with a clean micro fiber and wiped that thoroughly into the bumper cover over all and the chips in particular.
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Next I applied a spray on polymer from Prima called hydro with a clean micro fiber and wiped that thoroughly into the bumper cover over all and the chips in particular.
After six months of owning I finally start detailing...
Use big box of crayons (crayola)
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Back in the day I used to use a big box of crayons (crayola) and fill in the chips with the crayon wax.
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Use colored sharpie
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If you just want to have a temporary hide until a respray, I've used a colored Sharpie with good results.
After six months of owning I finally start detailing...
Use zymol wax
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I use Zymol wax, it never dries white, you can wipe it on the black plastic parts, where ever you want, you can't see if when it dries.
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Next I applied a spray on polymer from Prima called hydro with a clean micro fiber and wiped that thoroughly into the bumper cover over all and the chips in particular.
After six months of owning I finally start detailing...
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Yeah I know....it's embarassing to have owned her for six months and only now am I getting around to detailing her. I had no chance to see her up close as I bought from a dealer in VA. During the PPI I was more interested in the mechanicals as long as the cosmetics were reasonable which they were. So here is my question...
what can I do to the front end to 'hide' the variety of rock chips in the bumper cover and frunk? I made the first pass with Menzerna and since it dries white it tends to stand out against the dark green paint. A respray of the front bumper is on the list but not near the top. Any thoughts are appreciated
want to make them less visible for the short term. What I tried this morning was getting all of the Menzerna wiped off the bumper cover. Next I took some Adams All Purpose cleaner and a micro fiber towel and started wiping down the bumper cover to get all the residual wax out of the chips. Next I applied a spray on polymer from Prima called hydro with a clean micro fiber and wiped that thoroughly into the bumper cover over all and the chips in particular. Looks better in the garage but daylight will tell the real story...
I use the black wax, it dries dark and hides the chips better. It's a short term fix, but I wax at least once a month. Turtle wax makes a "black box" kit for about $20 bucks. My car is midnight blue.
Another vote for the colored wax. Mine is black, but my old Miata is BRG and the green wax works just as well. Those white spots of chip residue used to make me nuts!
I use Zymol wax, it never dries white, you can wipe it on the black plastic parts, where ever you want, you can't see if when it dries. This is the old school stuff.
A soft toothbrush to remove the risidual "old" white wax. Short term solution for appearance is Miguiars number 7 which also richens the color, hides hazing rings/swirls and light scratches. Apply 2 coats in the shade by hand or mechanical means.
Paint products are all over the place out there. It's really going to come down to your research, product availability in your area and personal preference.
Back in the day I used to use a big box of crayons (crayola) and fill in the chips with the crayon wax. Then i would do my normal polish, seal and buff..
Of course I typically have black cars..
Sharpies and Crayons........wow........you guyz are geniuses!!!
Great ideas! I track a black car and get chips all the time - this will work out great!
Some of my 996 touch ups.. Best part is it can be built up and polished if you have the patience.
Crayola chip touchup after
Crayola chip touch up.. Before
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Very nice on the crayolas! I went with Dr. ColorChip on the front bumper until I decided to get a re-spray. Quinn the Eskimo did the work at Fontana Speedway Festival of Speed a couple years ago. Here is a link to his video and he has some good tips IIRC on his website.
Dr.Colorchip Paint system by Quinn The Eskimo - YouTube
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http://www.carpaintchiprepair.com/blog/author/admin/
