www.bavauto.com — In this DIY How-To video we’ll show you how easy it is to repair minor paint chips and damage on your BMW or MINI. We’ll use the BMW and M…
www.bavauto.com — In this DIY How-To video we’ll show you how easy it is to repair minor paint chips and damage on your BMW or MINI. We’ll use the BMW and M…
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As has been my experience, filling in paint chips does not get an invisible repair result, mostly due to the fact that the paint on the car has aged and bleached out a bit. Too bad there isn’t a technique for compensating for that. If you have lots of repairs done this way the car ends up looking like it has the measles, depending on the color, of course.
Hi.
I tried the Dr. Colorchip road rush on my car, and it always coming out from the missing parts. I tried to wait longer, to put more and less from the blending solution, and I tried with a card. It never fills even the smallest dots or scratches. Saab 9-3 CV, color code 268. (Metallic silver)
Do you have any idea?
Thanks.
Nice job in execution, results and delivery of a clear concise method!
Yes, the paint pens will work with the Paint Chip Repair kit. Just experiment with how much to apply and how long to let it cure.
What about the Bavauto paint pens? Are they similar quality to the OEM stuff? Will Lanka work with the paint pens?
good job
No, we do not. However, if the paint has been damaged pas what a typical rubbing compound, then polishing compound will clean up, You will have to do some sanding and then go back to the rubbing compound and the polishing compound.
Your car has paint on it, don’t it!
Do you have a video for paint damage from Egg?
i dont even have a bmw
I’m wondering if is it possible to use the Quixx Scratch Remover over the same area where Roadrash was once applied (assuming that you´ll get a scratch AFTER doing the job) without removing it. Will the paint be completely cured after 2 weeks or so?
Good video
What about the clear coat? Its not necessary to aply? Thanks
Your color match will depend on your individual vehicle and how the original paint has aged. Try a small test to see how well the paint matches. We did notice that the Hellrot BMW touch-up paint that we showed in the video (for the Paint Chip Repair kit) was a bit darker than the 18 year old original paint. With this noted, the Road Rash Kit paint was a better match.
Umm … not sure just what you’re asking. However, the Road Rash kit is manufactured by the company that makes the kit. They mix their own paints. The touch-up paint that was used for the Paint Chip Repair kit was factory BMW.
We can offer the Road Rash kits for any vehicle. We just need the original paint code and name. Call our advisors at 800-535-2002. As long as you properly clean the chipped area (wax stripper and rust removal, if needed), priming is not required.
I got OEM paint from BMW dealership but I notice the colors are not the perfect match, I’ve been warned beforehand, saying the paints won’t match probably because of environmental effects like the sun fading original paint.
Are the differences obvious on paint under direct sunlight?
is this real mini or bwm type fake copy …?
Thanks for a great tutorial. I’m a BMW lover with an E39 540i but this paint chip repair is needed for my other car- a 2002 B6 Audi A4. Do your products work equally well with this car? And does one never need to apply primer for all kinds of touchup paints or is it something about BMW paints specifically? Danke!
Great video. Very well done. Sometimes things don’t work the first time and you have to start again. Call it the real “Real World”!
Brilliant! Perfect tutorial, thanks a lot.
Very professional. Great demo.
Well ….. it all depends.
If you can wait to do your detailing work, do the chip repair first and then after at least two weeks, do all of the detailing work.
OR
Do all of your detail work, then do the chip repair. Note that you will have top clean the area to remove the waxes and compounds before beginning. Once done, you can spot detail the repaired areas after a couple weeks.
Excellant tutorial! Just had a question. If you are in the process of restoring a finish with clay, swirl remover, polish, etc, what stage of the chip repair would you fit this in?
hehe…. you haven’t seen all of us, here at BavAuto …..
They’re ok cars, more power than VW but with cheaper feeling interiors. Would never drive one though, I don’t want everyone thinking I’m a w*nker. For that money I’d get something that isn’t driven by phone shop managers and people who wear cheap shiny suits.
My ocd was going wild when he didn’t wipe down the fender before smearing the paint . lol.
i can smelly the jealousy and obviously you’ve never driven one..
Excellent tutorial video; this video shows how any BMW or Mini owner be able make their own repair without the huge cost of going to a professional paint shop.
wel this work on key marks?
BMW is overrated through the roof times 10
Great video! I agree with Bav Auto on primer. Clean and prep with a pre cleaner, use a high quality urethane paint, it will make a permanent repair. There is a lot of misinformation about using primer and 1K clear for hand touch ups. Most of the misinformation is poor translation from spraying automotive urethane paint….totally different technique. Just one tip – always apply a paint sealant to the entire area you repaired. The solvents strip any wax or sealant during the process.
I agree with Bav Auto,quality urethane paint will yield a permanent repair. Base color and leveling with a solvent gives the flattest least noticeable repair. I dont recommend clear on top of the base color touch up to my customers. pro’s that do hand touch ups leveling method don’t typically apply clear either. Hand applied clear coat is not the same as original 2K clear coat finish. If you apply clear on top of the “leveled” base color – you defeat the purpose, end up with a ugly paint bump.
Good info, thanks!
The touch-up paint does not require a primer, for chip repair. Just be sure that the repair area is fully clean, by using the sanding pen and the Wurth or supplied pre-paint cleaner.