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my car was resprayed in enamel paint and it has started to chip off around the bumpers door handles etc, the car does not need a total respray only these small chips fixed, this might seem a dumb question to some of you guys, but how do i fix them? do i need to rub them back then use a filler to fix it or what?
                     Cheers Rusty
                               

Phantom,

I assume you are talking about air dry enamel?

I don't think you can't blend a repair in enamel like you can acrylic, so you would generally have to feather the chip and repaint the entire panel.

Others may confirm otherwise, however this is what I have recently read in a new spray painting book I bought recently.

Further, the acrylic won't go over enamel. I know that through experience!

Regards

Edward

hi russ    depending on how badly your cars chipped ,Chipmaster or some similar operator may be feasible.   they are a mobile paint repair co who fill chips & scratches but not dents...i have no idea of costs
someone may be able to add more ???

If you've still got some of the original paint try just filling the chips using a fine brush and the un-thinned paint. You could cut/rub it back when it's hardened, maybe a couple of months in this weather!

I am getting so bloody hopeless lately , the paint is ACRYLIC not enamel, and the same question still applies how do i fix the chips and small chunks that have come off? sorry about this but as i am nearing half a century my mind seems to be slipping a bit.
                              Cheers Rusty

Hi Rusty,

As previously suggested take atrip down to your local auto paint shop and pick up a proper touch up brush. These brushes have long flexible hairs which allow simple touch ups. Just don't put too much paint on the brush and you should be able to do it no problems.

Here's what you should be looking for


Cheers,

Craig.

Thanks Craig, but the paint chips are a cupple mill thick at least, will touching up with a brush fill it to the right level?
                       Rusty

Yes, just build them up over a few goes. You can then do as SGO said, and block them back using 2000 wet and dry. Then finish of with a good polish and you'll be suprised at how good you can get it looking.

Cheers,

Craig.

G'day again Craig,
                            This is probably a really bumb question , but do i have to rub it back first, and if i do what grade paper do i use?
                                                Rusty

Rusty,

You could smooth the edges of the area off with some 1200 wet and dry first, but generally this is not needed.

Just clean it well with Prepsol (Wax and Grease remover), and wipe clean with another new rag. Then just touch up as required. Have a go, if you stuff it up you can use the prepsol to wipe it clean again and have another go.

Cheers,

Craig.

Hey Craig and Phantom.
That brush you pictured is overkill. The Mack brush shown is a striping brush and could be hard to find and will cost a fair bit. I'd suggest going to the local craft or hobby store and buying a good fine brush.
BTW Craig do you know where I could get one of those brushes? Haven't been able to find an 00 size.
Regards
Alex

Alex,

This is the type of brush used in paint shops for touch ups. They shouldn't be hard to find, I'll ask my brother today and post his recommendation.

Cheers,

Craig.

 :)G Day fellows .
If you go to a spot light store you'll most probably find what your looking for.
Regards. Leon  ;)

Alex,

My brother buys brushs like the one shown in the photo from VG Auto Paints for less than $10.00. They have a  special type of soft bristle and are designed for auto touch up. As Leon says, Spotlight may have something similar.

Cheers,

Craig.

Alex,

00 and smaller (and larger) brushes are easily available from hobby shops for about $3 to $4 each.  Go to Hobbyco at lunchtime for a look, otherwise I can get you some from the local hobbyshop & give them to you at the next meeting.

Cheers

Brett

Thanks for the feedback guys.
The type of brush shown is used for pinstriping and is called a dagger or sword brush, and Mack is a respected brand.
Craig....where is VG Paints please?
Regards
Alex

Alex, I think they are or were in Toongabbie NSW. Gary